Doctorate in Educational Leadership Completion ProgramHenry Predolin School of Nursing, Business, Education, and Health Sciences

With experienced faculty and personalized guidance, Edgewood College’s Ed.D. completion program provides the necessary support and resources to successfully finalize your research and dissertation, ultimately advancing your career in education.

Our Doctorate of Education Completion Program is specifically designed for students who have already completed graduate coursework from an accredited institution and are now seeking to earn the remaining credit hours and complete their dissertation work. This program provides a you with a structured and supportive environment to finalize your research and successfully defend your dissertation. With a focus on practical application and advanced scholarship, our program helps you integrate previous coursework and research to build upon existing knowledge and expertise.

Our dedicated faculty members, who are experienced researchers and practitioners in the field of education, provide individualized guidance and mentoring throughout the dissertation process. We also offer a range of resources and support services to assist you in organizing your research, refining your methodology, and presenting your findings. Upon successful completion of this program, you will earn the highly respected Doctorate of Education degree and be prepared to make significant contributions to the field of education through research, leadership, and evidence-based practice.

The purpose of the Edgewood College Doctoral Completion Program is to provide the opportunity to students with advanced graduate work in an accredited education or leadership program to complete their dissertation and earn an Ed.D. This program is also an excellent next step for students holding an Education Specialist degree, such as those who have completed our PK-12 District Administrator Ed.S. and Licensing Program, to earn a doctoral degree and advance their careers. We also assist “all but dissertation”  (ABD) students in completing their dissertation, culminating in an Ed.D. degree.

We emphasize four key components with our students:

1. course work specifically focused on the dissertation
2. research and writing guidance
3. intensive one-on-one advising
4. peer support via a cohort model.

The Edgewood College Doctoral Completion Program offers support, expert guidance, and a trusting community of learners with the aim of producing scholarly researchers, academic writers, and Edgewood College leaders.