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Be a leader in your field with a doctoral degree in education from Nova Southeastern University. Learn how to foster positive change and development in your classroom, school, administration, or organization. Unlike research-heavy Ph.D. programs, this degree is designed for practitioners, giving you a more hands-on approach to educational leadership.
I was looking for a program that was practical and that focused on the application of career skills, as opposed to a strictly theoretical, academic program. I found that here.
Jene Kapela | Doctor of Education in Leadership and Higher Education Leadership
What Can You Do with an Ed.D.?
Go on to have a rewarding career as a(n):
- Teacher
- Administrator
- Curriculum Writer
- Organization Leader
- Nonprofit Leader
- Sports Administrator
Why Earn Your Ed.D. at NSU?
Faculty mentorship ensures personalized guidance throughout your doctoral journey.
Specialize Your Studies
This doctoral program offers nine concentrations to choose from to tailor your degree to your area of interest. Whether your passions lie in the classroom as educator, outside the classroom as an administrator, or as a leader in an organization, you’ll be able to excel in your career as an expert in your field.
Curriculum and Teaching
Curriculum and TeachingSkillfully provide direction in the development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula and teaching. Offered online.
Curriculum and Teaching
Educational Leadership
Educational LeadershipImprove K-12 schools, districts, and other learning environments through planning and research. Offered online.
Educational Leadership
Higher Education Leadership
Higher Education LeadershipImprove the academic and administrative performance of your higher education institution. Offered online.
Higher Education Leadership
Human Services Administration
Human Services AdministrationGain critical skills in the administration, management, and policy development of human services agencies and programs. Offered online.
Human Services Administration
Instructional Technology and Distance Education
Instructional Technology and Distance EducationTake teaching and learning practices in your organization to the next level with technology. Offered online.
Instructional Technology and Distance Education
Organizational Leadership
Organizational LeadershipDevelop new competencies for leading a successful organization in an increasingly complex world. Offered online.
Organizational Leadership
Reading Education
Reading EducationTransition from practitioner to scholar, applying the latest research in the field of literacy education. Offered online.
Reading Education
Special Education
Special EducationGain critical skills in advocacy, policy development, management, and administration of special education programs. Offered online.
Special Education
Sports Leadership
Sports LeadershipClimb your way to the top of the sports industry ladder by becoming a leader who can tackle sports challenges in a global economy. Offered online.
Sports Leadership
Capstone
NSU’s Ed.D. emphasizes applied innovation. The capstone Strategic Research Project allows you to address real-world challenges in your field, supported throughout your courses by Canvas Portfolio integration.
The Strategic Research Project (SRP) is a six-part, scaffolded across courses applied
capstone rooted in real-world problem solving, leadership, and innovation. Students
design and refine a product, solution, or initiative relevant to their professional
context.
All-But-Dissertation? We can help!
The Doctoral Completion Pathway (DCP) is designed to support Doctor of Education students who have completed all required coursework but need extra support to complete their dissertation. The structured program is delivered online and pairs students with a team of professionals dedicated to your success.
The program is open to both NSU students and students from other universities, but space is limited.
Success Stories
Founder of Diversity Telehealth
“After being a classroom teacher for 25 years, I wanted to do something different but still be in the realm of helping people.”Read Shelley's Story
