Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program will prepare the next generation of transformational leaders who will guide the way in addressing some of the nation’s most critical issues facing preK-12 education. Graduates of this part-time program will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and disposition to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing educational environment.
The Ed.D. program is designed for educators seeking positions as administrators, policy analysts, curriculum specialists/designers, counselors, supervisors, education industry executives or other educational leadership positions. Students in the program will become highly proficient in using research tools and best practices to improve learning, ensure academic equity, and attain other important outcomes in educational settings and communities.
The application deadline for fall 2012 is May 1, 2012. A rolling application deadline will continue until June 1, 2012. Applicants who meet the May 1 deadline will receive priority.
Information Session
View an online information session that took place on March 6, 2012 with Dr. Norma Day-Vines, Edward Pajak and Michael Rosenberg to learn more about the program. The session can be accessed here.
Program Overview
The Ed.D. program requires a minimum of 87 credits for completion. Applicants who hold a master’s degree from an accredited institution may transfer a maximum of 36 credits, leaving 51 credits that must be completed at The Johns Hopkins University. These credits include core courses in research, a cognate or concentration area, an internship, three doctoral seminars, and a dissertation. Generally, students can expect to complete course work in three years. Students prepare a rigorous dissertation proposal prior to entering the dissertation phase.
The program, which focuses on the utilization of research knowledge and the application of research in education settings, has three concentrations: Special Education, Teacher Development and Leadership, and Counseling. Students also have the option of completing the Ed.D. without a concentration.
Students must complete all program requirements, including the dissertation and its defense, within seven years from admission to the program.
JHU Ed.D. Credit Hours
- Research Methods 15 credit hours
- Core Doctoral Seminars 9 credit hours
- Cognate(Concentration) 12 credit hours
- Internship 6 credit hours
- Dissertation 9 credit hours
TOTAL: 51 credit hours
