Leadership is calling you. IWU’s Doctor of Education (EdD) degree program can help you answer your call to leadership within education—from P-12 to higher education to educational policy, research and more. Plus, earn your degree fully online in as little as 20 months!
Why Pursue My Ed.D. Online at IWU?
From a doctoral program that blends theory and actionable research in education through an accelerated degree structure to offering our Ed.D. doctorate fully online, IWU has aimed for the highest caliber of higher education experience for more than a century—and online education for more than a quarter century. We will lock in your tuition rates, meaning no tuition hikes for the duration of your program. We are also proud to offer the support you need to have a meaningful impact on education as a leader in this field—through faculty who bring a practitioner-centered approach to your learning and curriculum aligned to industry standards and best practices. Our Christian faculty teach from the same biblical worldview valued on our campus, so that students can implement these principles in a fulfilling career.
What Will I Learn in an Ed.D. Doctorate Program?
This Ed.D. online program makes the most of your background in education through a leadership approach to this field. Course studies explore key aspects of educational leadership, such as issues and ethics in education, learning and change management theories, research methods in education and statistics for education. At IWU, you’ll take advantage of a robust research focus that bridges theory and actionable conclusions.
What Makes IWU Different?
IWU has provided on-campus education for more than 100 years.
Faith-integrated curriculum and a commitment to changing the world.
Center for Student Success for counseling, tutoring, and more!
Financial aid is available in the form of grants, loans, scholarships, veterans’ benefits, and employer reimbursement.
Coursework for your doctoral degree covers how to:
These courses contain the program-specific knowledge. Upon completion, you should have the tools to conquer your new career with confidence. For a full list of courses required to complete your degree, please visit the course catalog. Click on a course below to view the description.
EDD-719,EDD-720,EDD-740,EDD-760,EDD-820,EDD-840,EDD-860,EDD-880,EDD-950,EDD-990
Process for doctoral candidacy:
*NOTE: This program is selective. Complete packets meeting all requirements do not guarantee doctoral candidacy.
Students will complete Action Research as a part of this program. The action research will focus on an issue or problem from the student's own environment (school, work, etc.). The student will complete each phase of the project alongside of the course work. At the end of the course work, the student will have a completed Action Research Dissertation. Students must complete each required section of the action research project in order to pass the academic course.
Indiana Wesleyan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC), www.hlcommission.org, 312-263-0456. Other accreditations and associations of Indiana Wesleyan University are available at www.indwes.edu/about/iwu-profile/accreditation.
