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Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (EdD)

Built for Higher Ed Professionals

College of Saint Mary’s online EdD is designed for faculty, instructors, and professionals working in higher education who are ready to deepen their impact, grow into leadership roles, and earn their doctorate—with confidence and support.

You’ll join a tight-knit cohort of peers and complete your dissertation as part of your coursework. The curriculum is intentionally designed to be applied directly to your work in teaching, academic leadership, program development, or faculty advancement.

Why CSM’s EdD Stands Out

  • No GRE required and no prerequisites
  • 100% online with live, engaging faculty support
  • Dissertation is embedded—structured to help you finish
  • Tailored to your career goals in higher education and beyond
  • Flexible pace: full-time or new part-time track
  • Cohort-based, launching every August
     

Career Paths This Degree Supports

  • Faculty or Department Chair in Higher Education
  • Tenure-track Faculty
  • Academic Program Director
  • Professional Development Leader
  • Director of Teaching and Learning
  • Educational Leadership Roles in Healthcare or Corporate Training
     

National Recognition

  • Ranked #6 in the U.S. for Online EdD Leadership Degrees – Intelligent.com
  • Awarded “Best Cohort Program”
  • Named a Top 50 EdD Program – TheBestSchools.org
     

Degrees Offered & Overview

Degrees Offered & Overview

Graduate Degrees Offered

Doctor of Education In Educational Leadership - 3 year

Doctor of Education In Educational Leadership - 5 year

Program Details

Program Details

Start Date: Cohorts begin each August
Program Length: 3 years full-time or 5 years part-time
Class Size: 18 Students per cohort

Faculty

Faculty

Career Outlook and Alumni Success

Career Outlook and Alumni Success

With this degree, you will be fully qualified to teach and lead at any level of education or in businesses/corporations. With this emphasis, you could seek positions like curriculum/program director, department chair or education or professional development director. The U.S. Department of Labor anticipates up to an 8% increase in demand for education administrators through 2030.

Read About CSM Alumni Success

Dr. Kelly Murphy

Assistant Professor of Mathematics, College of Saint Mary

Dr. Vernetta Boston Kosalka

Assistant Professor of Practice, University of Nebraska - Lincoln 
College of Saint Mary Board of Director

 

Accreditation

Accreditation

College of Saint Mary is approved to offer online programming by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (SARA). College of Saint Mary is authorized to deliver online programs and courses to students residing in the United States, excluding U.S. territories of Guam and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. If you have questions about enrolling in the online program, contact enroll [at] csm.edu (Enrollment Services).

Students Find Balance with Online Courses

Victoria was able to balance her school work with her job as a  director of orientation and student activities.

Victoria began classes and found support from her professors and classmates. She formed a tight-knit group she could rely on and a program that followed the collaboration over competition mindset. “I think that’s been good,” she said.

Read More About Victoria's Experience at CSM