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Doctor of Education in Leadership and Adult Learning in Organizations (EdD)

A Degree for Tomorrow’s Leaders

The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Leadership and Adult Learning in Organizations program is designed to equip adult learners from various professional fields with the essential theories, concepts, and instructional strategies necessary to educate and train adults. Doctoral students will acquire knowledge in adult learning theory, learn to develop programs for working adults, and master leadership and managerial skills that address the dynamic changes impacting the current adult workforce. 

Program Advantages

 As one of our doctoral students, you will participate in a real-world graduate program that explores effective methods to train, educate, and lead adults to maximize their potential in their professional lives. A signature feature of the doctoral program is the opportunity to learn and engage with scholar-practitioners in the adult learning field and collaborate with peers concerning the pressing issues facing adult learners. Keeping pace with evolving student needs, our program features a 16-week Applied Dissertation Project rather than a traditional dissertation. 

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5-Week Terms Designed for Working Professionals

GMAT/GRE

Not Required for Program Acceptance

Live Interactions

Interact with instructors in real-time (optional)

Admission Requirements

Completed application + official transcripts showing a minimum 3.0 GPA from an accredited university or college

Requirements/Curriculum

This degree is comprised of 49 credit-hours. 

Dissertation Handbook

Curriculum

Requirements

The following must be submitted before consideration for admission:

  • Completed application
  • Official transcripts, showing a masters degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA from an accredited university or college.
  • Professional vita.

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William Woods online graduate education programs are available to students across the country. In Missouri, our students come from Fulton, Columbia, Jefferson City, St. Louis, Kansas City, Moberly, Springfield, Ozark, Cape Girardeau, Rolla and many more locations. Beyond Missouri, our online graduates hail from California, Illinois, Kansas, Washington, Arkansas and other states.

Our graduate education programs are available online and are ranked among the best online programs in Missouri by US News and World Report.

Admissions Information

Learn more about online admissions requirements, deadlines, tuition and financial aid available to you.