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Ed.D. Programs in Alabama

The quest for a quality AL doctorate in education starts with this practical guide to Alabama Ed.D. programs. Here you'll discover comprehensive listings, with links to curricula and tuition costs. Better yet, you can learn more about Alabama's online options, Ed.D. scholarships, the Professional Leadership Certificate process, and the career landscape for Ed.D. graduates.

Earning a Doctor of Education Degree in Alabama

Our school listings for Alabama doctoral programs in education are dominated by public universities—only Samford is flying the private flag. The upshot is reasonable Ed.D. tuition rates, some internal funding (especially at UA), and a few unusual online & blended Ed.D. programs . If you’re considering programs for certification, glance at Professional Leadership Certificate requirements first—the Ed.S. is the standard choice there.

Once you have a doctorate or three in mind, take a quick look at our career section . We’ve pulled up national and state data on AL jobs & salaries that may confirm your suspicions (yep, Tuscaloosa is a hotspot for postsecondary administrators). This section also contains links to state job boards, details on important Alabama educational leadership organizations (e.g. CLAS), and plenty of ideas for conferences & training opportunities .

Online Doctor of Education Programs in Alabama

Online ed.d. providers in alabama.

• Samford University (CAEP-accredited)
• University of West Alabama (CAEP-accredited)

What to Know About Alabama Online Ed.D. Programs

We unearthed two online doctorates in education at Alabama schools: one private, one public. Both are CAEP-accredited, but they’re also built for specific learners. In other words, they’re not big, broad-scope programs.

For example, Samford University’s 36-credit Online Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership is only open to candidates with an Ed.S. and a minimum GPA of 3.75 on all graduate work (Samford has an Ed.S. program if you need it). High admissions standards usually equate to strong curricula, and we’re pleased to see that this degree includes a field-based research component. The online Ed.D. includes three mandatory on-campus meetings, but per credit tuition is not outrageous.

And then there’s UWA’s Online Ed.D. in Rural Education —a 60-66 credit program created in conjunction with rural partner schools and superintendents. It comes in two concentrations (Teaching & Learning or Organizational Change & Leadership) and it’s streamlined into 8-week courses. We give it kudos for a) accepting postgraduate transfer credits; b) offering the same reasonable tuition for in-state and out-of-state residents; c) being open to MBA graduates and other community leaders; and d) taking part in the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) .

Not seeing what you want? Keep in mind that many of the Ed.D. programs in our school listings are technically blended or hybrid doctorates. Examples of this phenomena include UA’s Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership for Nurse Educators or Higher Education Administration (Executive Cohort) and USA’s Executive Ed.D. in Educational Leadership . If you can manage some time for a weekend commute to campus, you may find a program that’s in your ballpark.

Note: Our overview of online doctoral programs in education has more info on accreditations and a listing of online Ed.D. degrees in all fifty states.

Doctoral Education Funding in Alabama

Internal scholarships, fellowships & awards.

For this section, we’ve highlighted sources of institutional aid for Ed.D. programs (e.g. internal scholarships, payment plans, tuition breaks, etc.). UA is the clear winner here, with multiple sources of funding. Once you’ve looked at these links, chat to the Graduate School and/or the Office of Financial Aid. They’ll have info on external aid (e.g. federal loans).

Alabama State University

The Graduate School has info on Graduate Assistantships for full-time graduate students—check to see if doctoral students are eligible to apply.

Samford University

Samford has a general section on Graduate Financial Aid with advice on loans and a link to its interest-free payment plan . However, tuition scholarships are not available for the Ed.D.—the School of Education only awards these to students in master’s programs and specialist programs.

The University of Alabama

Start with the College of Education (COE)’s section on COE Graduate Scholarships —it has a complete list of awards . In particular, check out the:

• Merlin G. Duncan Memorial Endowed Scholarship for full-time graduate students majoring in administration and educational leadership or the administration of higher education.
• Daniel Evan Parker Endowed Scholarship for full-time graduate students who are pursuing doctoral degrees in educational leadership studies.

Then pay a visit to the Graduate School’s section on Funding & Support , which contains details on Graduate School Scholarships & Fellowships and ideas for external awards. Also, talk to the Ed.D. program coordinator about the possibility of assistantships. The COE doesn’t have a specific section on these, but it sounds like they may be available.

University of Alabama at Birmingham

The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership is a joint program with UA, so you should ask the program coordinator about how to apply for scholarships & aid at either institution. The School of Education maintains a list of School of Education Scholarships and Awards .

University of South Alabama

USA offers a blended Executive Ed.D., which means conventional financial aid rules may not apply. Check with the program coordinator about funding opportunities.

University of West Alabama

UWA Online has advice on Financial Aid and details about Scholarships & Partnerships , including military and veteran discounts for online programs. The university also has a payment plan .

Note: If a university name is missing from the list, we didn’t find specific examples of Ed.D. funding beyond private & federal loans and external aid.

Leadership Certification Requirements in Alabama

Professional leadership certification.

The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) handles certification for Alabama educators, including public school administrators. The key credential is the Professional Leadership Certificate. This may be issued at the Class A (master’s degree) or Class AA (sixth year/education specialist) level in various areas of instructional support, including:

• Educational Administrator
• Principal (P-6; 7-12; or P-12)
• Superintendent
• Career & Technical Administrator

Plus there’s a Professional Leadership Certificate available for Instructional Leaders. The exact requirements for the Professional Leadership Certificate can be found in the Alabama State Board of Education (ALSBE) Administrative Code: 290-3-2 Educator Certification Chapter (see section 290-3-2-.03.).

We’ve provided a brief rundown of the process below, but Ed.D. program coordinators should also be able to help answer certification questions. Some schools make it a part of the entry process. For example, UAB wants to see Ed.D. candidates who have an Ed.S. and a valid Class A Certificate in Instructional Leadership.

Note:  ALSDE’s Educator Certification website has reciprocity advice for out of state educators in its FAQ section and a section on Out of State Certificates: Forms . It also outlines alternate pathways such as the Business and Industry to Educational (BIEA) Administrator Approach .

Class A/AA Professional Leadership Certificate: Instructional Support

If you’re interested in applying for the Class A or AA Professional Leadership Certificate as an educational administrator, principal, superintendent, supervisor, or career & technical administrator, you must:

• Meet all the requirements for the Professional Educator Certificate or the Professional Leadership Certificate as prescribed in Rule 290-3-2-.02.
• Hold a master’s degree from a regionally accredited senior institution to earn the Class A.
• Complete a planned sixth-year program at a regionally accredited senior institution (e.g. Ed.S. or higher degree) to earn the Class AA.
• Have three full years of full-time professional educational work experience in a P-12 school system(s), including at least one full year of full-time classroom teaching experience.

See the 290-3-2 Educator Certification Chapter for further details.

Note: Alabama doesn’t offer certification at the doctoral level, but Class AA certification is open to holders of doctoral level professional educator certificates issued outside of Alabama, provided there are comparable standards.

Educational Leadership Jobs in Alabama

Educational leadership career outlook.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) tracks employment & salary data for elementary & secondary school education administrators and postsecondary education administrators in every state. We particularly like the state employment maps.

Overall, Alabama employs a solid number of K-12 administrators (more than Mississippi but less than Georgia). And the Tuscaloosa metropolitan area has a particularly high concentration of postsecondary jobs. This is the home of UA, Stillman, and Shelton State Community College.

Preparing for a job interview?

• Aspiring K-12 administrators will find a gold mine of information in the ALSDE’s Data Center . This contains reports on enrollment, assessment, school budgets, and more. For instance, the LEA Unit Breakdown in the section on Foundation Reports has headcounts of teachers, principals, and staff in every Alabama public school.
• Higher education administrators should check out the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) and its Reports/Data section. The Annual Report is always enlightening, but so too is the State Plan.

Educational Leadership Salaries

You’ll find annual mean wage data for all sorts of AL educational administrators in the BLS’s section on State Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates for Alabama .

Generally speaking, salaries for elementary & secondary school education administrators in Alabama aren’t great. Like Florida, the state is often in the third wage bracket, lagging behind its neighbor Georgia. Annual Salary Schedules for public school teachers & staff appear in the ALSDE’s LEA Fiscal Accountability section. Schedules don’t include a category for K-12 administrators, but they will give you ballpark figures of Alabama educator salaries for Ed.S./sixth-year and doctoral degree holders.

The wage news for postsecondary education administrators in Alabama is better—the state often beats out Mississippi. You can dig even deeper with ACHE, which posts average faculty salaries for AL public colleges & universities in the IPEDS section of its Reports/Data site. Thanks to their size and reputation, UA and UAB tend to be the top payers.

Educational Leadership Job Boards

The usual suspects (e.g. Indeed, HigherEdJobs, SchoolSpring, LinkedIn, etc.) will have job postings for Alabama educational leaders. But we also wanted to direct you toward some state-specific job boards.

• Teach in Alabama has a Job Board for Administrative Positions in Alabama public schools.
• SSA advertises Job Postings for executive positions (e.g. superintendent, CSFO, etc.).
• AASBO’s section on Career Opportunities features listings for Alabama school business officials.
• CLAS’s Job Bank for Alabama public school administrators can be accessed by current CLAS members.
• The Alabama Independent School Association (AISA) has Job Openings for teachers and administrators interested in AL independent schools.

Educational Leadership Organizations in Alabama

Educational leadership associations.

• Alabama Association of Elementary School Administrators (AAESA) : AAESA is committed to serving as an advocate for children and enchancing the effectiveness in the supervision and administration of elementary and middle schools.
• Alabama Association of Middle School Principals (AAMSP) : AAMSP represents public school leaders in the middle. Membership is open to principals and assistant principals of middle schools (middle level, junior high, and any combination of middle grades).
• Alabama Association for Prevention, Attendance and Support Services (AAPASS) : AAPASS consists of CLAS members who are working in student services support areas in Alabama schools (e.g. counselors, assistant principals, etc.).
• Alabama Association of School Boards (AASB) : AASB is the organization and representative agency of the members of the school boards of Alabama. It provides training, advocacy, and a variety of member services.
• Alabama Association of School Business Officials (AASBO) : AASBO serves as an advocate for Alabama school business management officials. It runs various Certificate Programs , organizes professional development events, provides help with job searches, and more.
• Alabama Association of School Personnel Administrators (AASPA): AASPA was created to provide leadership in promoting effective human resource practices within education through professional development activities and a broad-based resource network. It’s an affiliate of the national AASPA.
• Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals (AASSP) : AASSP acts as a voice and resource for Alabama public school secondary administrators.
• Alabama Child Nutrition Directors (ACND) : ACND supports members in their efforts to provide nutritious meals to students and school board personnel.
• Alabama Association of Career/Technical Administrators (ACTA) : ACTA exists to promote and develop Career Technical Education through mutual encouragement and assistance of members in the administration and supervision of local programs.
• Alabama Education Association (AEA) : AEA is the state’s teacher union and a state affiliate of the NEA. Members include teachers, education support professionals, administrators, professors, future teachers, and education retirees.
• Alabama Council of Administrators of Special Education (ALA-CASE) : Members of ALA-CASE strive to promote educational services and programs for all of Alabama’s children with special education needs.
• School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA) : SSA is the professional association for Alabama school system executives and their leadership teams.

Educational Leadership Professional Groups

• Council for Leaders in Alabama Schools (CLAS) : CLAS is an umbrella organization that serves ten affiliate organizations in Alabama’s public schools and school systems (e.g. AASSP, AAESA, SSA, etc.). It represents 3,500+ members and offers its own Certified Instructional Leader (CIL) credential . Check out the section on Scholarships for administrators who want to pursue degrees or certification!

Note: National educator organizations also have funds and scholarships available for continuing education (e.g. Ed.D.). Browse through their websites and ask about opportunities.

Educational Leadership Events in Alabama

Educational leadership conferences.

• AAESA Fall Instructional Leadership Conference : This professional learning event in November is tailored toward elementary administrators in Alabama.
• AASB Annual Convention and Delegate Assembly : AASB’s flagship event attracts nearly 500 school board members and education leaders from across the state. AASB also runs a Summer Conference that welcomes superintendents.
• AASSP/AAMSP Fall Conference : This is a popular event for Alabama administrators in high school and middle school. It often takes place in mid-November.
• ALA-Case Conferences : ALA-Case hosts a Spring Conference in late February/early March and a Legal Conference in October.
• Aspiring Administrators Conference : Led by faculty and staff from the University of Alabama and Auburn University, this one-day conference usually occurs in January.
• Assistant Principals Conference : This two-day training event is organized by AASSP and held in three locations over the winter.
• CLAS & Affiliate Events : CLAS maintains a useful list of events for K-12 administrators in Alabama, including its own offerings (e.g. CLAS Law Conference) and events held by all of its affiliates.
• CLAS Annual Summer Convention : CLAS’s long-running event for Alabama administrators and educators (building-level and district-level) occurs over three days in June.
• SSA Conferences : SSA hosts a Summer Conference in June, a Fall Conference in October, and a Legislative Conference in February. When combo’ed with the New Superintendent Orientation, this makes up SSA’s New Superintendent Professional Development pathway.

Educational Leadership Training

• AASBO Chief School Financial Officer (CSFO) Mentor Program : This program gives new CSFOs a positive start by providing assistance during the first five years of their employment.
• CLAS Leadership Institute : Each year, CLAS organizes a number of seminars/institutes in North, Central, and South Alabama locations. There is no charge for attendance if your system is a subscriber.
• CLAS New Principals Institute : This two-day professional development event in September is designed for first- and second-year principals.
• CLAS Professional Learning : In addition to institutes, CLAS offers PLU Activities , webinars, lunch & learn sessions, training events, and the like.

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School of Education

Montgomery, Alabama

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Policy and Law

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Orlean Beeson School of Education

Birmingham, Alabama

Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership

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Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

EdD in Curriculum and Instruction

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College of Education and Professional Studies

Mobile, Alabama

Executive Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership - Higher Education Leadership

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College of Education

Livingston, Alabama

Online Ed.D in Rural Education - Counseling

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Ed.D. in Educational Leadership

The University of South Alabama College of Education proudly offers an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. The program is an intensive 60 credit hour, cohort-based program designed for educators who wish to earn a terminal degree in educational leadership. Delivered in an executive format, the Ed.D. program allows students to maintain their current employment while also studying full-time. 

The program is aligned with the recommendations of the Carnegie Project on the Educational Doctorate to redesign the Ed.D. to make it a stronger and more relevant degree for the advanced preparation of school practitioners, academic leaders, and professional staff for the nation’s schools and colleges and the learning organizations that support them.

There are two tracks available in the program, one for P-12 administrators and one for higher education administrators.

Coursework is delivered by highly qualified professors using a combination of intensive, face-to-face classes on campus, and blended, and fully online formats. Courses include program assessment and evaluation, finance, ethics, global education, legal issues, and quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research. Effective leadership is a guiding principle throughout the program. 

Course of Study

P-12 Leadership

The Educational Doctorate in Educational Leadership (P-12) only admits in the summer semester (deadline March 15).

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 3.25 cumulative graduate GPA. * USA students applying to a USA graduate program in the College of Education and Professional Studies should complete a transcript request form (PDF) found on the University Registrar's Office website. In the Name/Organization field for the transcript recipient write, " USA Graduate School ". There is no charge associated with this request. This option applies only to USA transcripts for students applying to USA graduate programs.

ALABAMA Class A or Class AA Professional Leadership Certification in Instructional Leadership.

Current service or experience at the level of PK-12 Assistant Principal or higher is preferred. Applicants must hold active professional positions that allow them to implement small-scale change.

Three letters of recommendation from individual’s familiar with the applicant’s work (to include the applicant’s principal or supervisor attesting to candidate’s leadership and management potential). Recommendations MUST BE COMPLETED ONLY on the Recommendation Form for Graduate Admission to the Educational Leadership Program (PDF) and SUBMITTED by email to: [email protected] .

Submission of official GRE scores. A minimum Analytical Writing score of 3 (out of 6) on the GRE Analytical Writing section is preferred.

A two-page narrative indicating the applicant’s career plan and goals in pursuing the  Educational Doctorate in P-12 Leadership. Include how the program matches the applicant’s career goals (upload within online application).

Completed copy of the most recent performance appraisal to include the professional development component and evidence of ability to lead student achievement (upload within online application).

Completion of graduate level Research Methods and Evaluation course with minimum grade of “B”.

A resume with chronology of academic and/or professional employment (upload within online application).

Higher Education Leadership

The Educational Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Higher Education) only admits in the Summer Semester (deadline March 15).

• Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum 3.25 cumulative graduate GPA. Official transcripts* can be sent by mail or electronically. Instructions can be found under “Help” on the application. * USA students applying to a USA graduate program in the College of Education and Professional Studies should complete a transcript request form (PDF) found on the University Registrar's Office website. In the Name/Organization field for the transcript recipient write, " USA Graduate School ". There is no charge associated with this request. This option applies only to USA transcripts for students applying to USA graduate programs.

Academic and/or Professional experience as a manager or director of units, or other supervisory position. Applicants must hold active professional positions that allow them to implement small-scale change.

Completion of graduate level Research Methods and Evaluation course with a minimum grade of “B”.

Submission of official GRE scores. A minimum score of 3 (out of 6) on the GRE Analytical Writing section is preferred.

A two-page narrative indicating the applicant’s career plan and goals in pursuing the Educational Doctorate in Higher Education Leadership. Include how the program matches the applicant’s career goals (upload within online application).

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Online Doctor of Education (EdD) Programs in Alabama

There are currently two schools in Alabama that offer a Doctor of Education program online: Samford University and The University of West Alabama (UWA). Samford University offers an EdS to EdD in Educational Leadership program that has completely online coursework, but which requires two campus visits. UWA has an EdD program that focuses specifically on Rural Education, and gives students the choice between two concentration tracks: Teaching and Learning or Organizational Change and Leadership. The UWA program can be completed through entirely online study, with no required campus visits.

Both Samford University and The University of West Alabama are non-profit institutions that are regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Both universities are also accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). To learn more about their online EdD programs, continue reading below.

Schools in Alabama with Online EdD Programs

Based in Birmingham, Samford University offers an EdS to EdD program with a focus in Educational Leadership. This 36-credit program prepares students for advanced education leadership roles requiring expertise in education policy issues and infrastructure, organizational administration, research-informed practice, and value-based change leadership. As an EdS to EdD program, this doctorate degree requires students to hold an EdS from an accredited institution in order to qualify for admission. Samford University offers an EdS program in Instructional Leadership and the option to apply to their EdD program after students complete their EdS.

Samford University’s EdD in Educational Leadership features a set sequence of 12 courses, including Educational Policy Development and Analysis, Leadership Planning, Organizational Dynamics, The Emerging School Superintendency, Foundations of Qualitative Inquiry, Ethical Issues in Education, Research Design, and Foundations of Quantitative Statistics. After completing their main coursework, students progress to their dissertation, for which they assemble a committee and identify a research question that is pertinent to their work setting and professional goals. Students are required to visit campus to defend both their dissertation proposal and their final dissertation results.

Located in Livingston, The University of West Alabama (UWA) offers its EdD in Rural Education online through the school’s Julia Tutwiler College of Education. As mentioned above, the program has two concentration tracks to choose from. The Teaching and Learning track is designed to help teachers gain practical skills suited to addressing the specific needs of rural students, while the Organizational Change and Leadership track is intended for instructional leaders, program directors, and other education professionals looking to drive innovation and enact positive change in rural education systems. Both require 60 to 66 credits, with an estimated completion time of three to four years. Courses run for eight weeks and are delivered in a flexible online format. Students are not required to visit the UWA campus at any point during their studies. Additionally, many instructors in the program use open educational resources (OER) which can be accessed digitally from anywhere, saving students the cost of purchasing traditional textbooks.

The curriculum, developed with help from partner schools and experienced superintendents, is broken down into three sections: 21 credit hours of Professional Courses, 27 credit hours of concentration track coursework, and 12 credits related to students’ applied dissertation. All students complete the Professional Courses section of the program, which contains an orientation to doctoral studies, as well as courses in Leadership for Enhanced Student Achievement, Challenges in Rural Education, Evaluating Theory and Practice, Family Engagement and Partnership Development in Rural Education, and Advanced Qualitative and Quantitative Research.

As part of the concentration coursework, both tracks include courses in Strategic Planning in a Rural Setting, Benchmark Cases in Rural Education, The Politics of Education in a Rural Setting, Building a Strong Culture and Climate in a Rural Setting, Place Based Education and Service Learning, and Independent Development Design. Students in the Organizational Change and Leadership track then take courses in areas such as Ethical Leadership, Organizational Finance and Management in a Rural Setting, and Critical Issues in Administration and Supervision, while the Teaching and Learning track contains courses in Technologies and Creative Learning, Leading Classroom Diagnostics and Interventions, and Teaching, Learning, and Leading in a Rural Setting. For their capstone, students in either track must complete a dissertation identifying a problem currently facing rural education and proposing a potential solution.

In addition to the programs offered by Samford University and The University of West Alabama, students in Alabama may want to explore online EdD programs offered by schools in other states, including the neighboring states of Florida , Georgia , Mississippi , and Tennessee . Students can also find additional programs categorized by specialization on our Online EdD Program Specializations page.

Online EdD Programs in Alabama

Below are links to Samford University and The University of West Alabama’s websites, where students can find more information about the online EdD programs described on this page.

Samford University

Online Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership (EdS to EdD)

The University of West Alabama

Online Ed.D in Rural Education (with Concentrations in Teaching and Learning, and Organizational Change and Leadership) (Masters to Doctorate)

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Degree Overview

Earn a forward-thinking degree that addresses the needs of rural students and school districts with our online doctorate of education in rural education. This program is the first of its kind in the nation and features relevant courses focused on critical issues related to rural education, as well as strategies and solutions for positive development. With a curriculum created in conjunction with partnership schools and expert superintendents, this degree features advanced coursework delivered in a flexible online format. In addition to those with Master’s degrees in higher education, the EdD in Rural Education is also open to anyone with a master’s level degree in any discipline.

You will learn from expert faculty with strong roots in rural education and explore the data that drives instructional decisions, identifying real solutions to rural education challenges and creating a dissertation based on rural education needs.

This program also features six tracks so you can specialize your education to fit your career goals.

• The Counseling track prepares educators to work as skilled advocates for diverse student populations and their families.
• The Higher Education Administration track was developed for educators interested in careers as administrators, supporting teachers and addressing critical issues.
• The Instructional Technology track shows you how to incorporate technology into education and corporate environments with a specific focus on rural areas that have little or no technology access.
• The Library Media track prepares instructional leaders to transform rural schools and districts through instructional media and library services.
• The Organizational Change and Leadership track is ideal for program directors and other education experts who are ready to drive innovation in rural education.
• The Teacher Leader track provides key skill development for expert educators who want to lead in a variety of settings.

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Who is this degree for?

• Individuals who have master’s degrees or above and wish to obtain a doctoral degree to increase their knowledge and skills in curriculum and instruction or administration and leadership
• Curriculum leaders in a variety of settings or education-related fields
• Practicing education administrators, directors, team leaders and teachers in public and nonpublic schools and daycare centers
• Community leaders and non-profit community organizers
• Those who wish to earn a doctoral library media degree online and become a specialist in areas related to instructional media and library services
• Those who need additional skills and methods of obtaining necessary technology in rural areas to teach in rural K-12, higher education or corporate settings.

Mentor Collective

The UWA Mentor Collective program enhances your online learning experience by linking you one-on-one with a mentor. Students learn what to expect in school, while mentors build their networks and develop skills to become better professionals and leaders.

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• Completion of Orientation to Doctoral Studies (ED 700)
• Satisfactory completion of all required coursework (no grade below B)
• Successful completion of an applied dissertation
• Cumulative grade point average of a 3.25 or higher

Upon completion of all required coursework, an ABD student must be registered for DIS 715 to be eligible for continuing services.

The School of Graduate Studies has established a time limit for graduate degrees. Students are expected to complete the complete and defend the dissertation within nine (9) years of initial enrollment into the Ed.D. program.

• Completed application for degree and satisfaction of all UWA financial obligations
• Meet the requirements to be admitted to the School of Graduate Studies at the University of West Alabama
• Hold a master’s-level degree and have at least a 3.0 grade point average in all master’s-level credentials
• Submit two professional recommendations

Your experience at the University of West Alabama is designed to be as straightforward and convenient as possible. From the moment you apply, you’ll receive step-by-step guidance from an enrollment counselor. And once you’re in your program, you’ll have a personal success coach who can answer your questions and help with anything you need.

Follow these steps to get started.

• Complete an online application
• Check  Academic Calendar  for all deadlines.
• Submit official college and institution transcripts (if applicable) – Download Form
• Professional recommendations from two (2) individuals who can attest to the applicant’s ability to succeed in a doctoral program. This will be completed on the application.
• Pay close attention to page two and what needs to be listed on your document for submission.
• Please make sure to add in any awards granted, professional organizations a part of along with professional experience related to rural education.

There are three terms offered each year with the following deadlines: Fall 1 – apply by June 1, Spring 1 – apply by Oct 1 and Summer 1 – apply by April 1 . Please reference the Academic Calendar  to make sure you meet all necessary deadlines.

Tuition for this program is $630 per credit hour. There is a $60 technology fee each semester and a $30 application fee.

Appropriate graduate credit beyond the master’s degree (Specialist (Ed.S.) or Doctoral Level (Ed.D./Ph.D.) that was earned in other accredited institutions may be transferred (with the academic unit and School of Graduate Studies approval) and applied to doctoral requirements. Transfer credit must constitute a fair and reasonable equivalent to current UWA course work in the Ed.D. in Rural Education program.

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Open Educational Resources at UWA Online

Textbook-Free Online Education

Many instructors in this program use open educational resources (OER) in place of traditional textbooks. This means digital, openly licensed content is available free of charge to students. The University of West Alabama’s use of OER gives students the opportunity to experience a unique learning environment.

Affordable Education, Unlimited Access

Students can save a significant amount on textbook costs by using OER. The OER library and network provide access to learning materials without the high price of traditional textbooks. Students can access course materials they need anytime, anywhere. With interactive content, multiple formats and a variety of resources, students in this program benefit from unlimited access to the study tools they need.

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College of Education grad program ranks in Top 40 among U.S. public universities

The Purdue University College of Education ranks #48 in 2024 Best Education Schools – Graduate  Education , according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report rankings released Apr. 9. This is an increase from #49 in 2023.

Education is among the five top-ranked academic disciplines at Purdue ranked by the USNWR .

“We are #2 in Indiana, and in the top 19% nationally,” said Wayne E. Wright , College of Education associate dean for research, graduate programs, and faculty development.

This ranking places Purdue’s College of Education graduate program in the Top 40 among U.S. public universities, at #37.

“While this is a very small improvement over our ranking last year, it is evidence that our graduate programs are strengthening — especially in the area of research,” said Phillip J. VanFossen , interim dean of the College. “In fact, the College has one of the highest levels of research productivity at Purdue.”

“We are thrilled to see our graduate program move even higher in the 2024 U.S. News and World Report Rankings,” Wright said. “We truly have outstanding programs and faculty who are dedicated to teaching and providing our students with highest quality education.”

U.S. News & World Report is a recognized leader in ranking colleges, programs, and graduate schools. Each year, Purdue’s College of Education strives to continually improve its programs and relies on the rankings to help promote and serve as a recruiting tool for prospective students seeking a quality online educational experience.

U.S. News and World Report rankings of the 2024 Best Graduate Schools – Education programs https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-education-schools/purdue-university-main-campus-06068   

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Doctoral Degree Approved for ASU's Occupational Therapy Program

  By Kenneth Mullinax/ASU

Alabama State University has received approval to offer a  doctoral degree in Occupational Therapy  from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The new degree will be taught within the University's College of Health Sciences (COHS). 

Dr. Charlene Portee,  dean of the College of Health Sciences, expressed her excitement about SACSCOC’s approval of the new terminal degree program at ASU.

Dr. Charlene Portee, dean of the College of Health Sciences (photo contributed).

"I am immensely pleased to announce that SACSCOC approved our brand new Occupational Therapy doctorate program (OTD) just last week, and we will begin admitting students to it in the Fall of 2024," stated Portee, who is an associate professor of Physical Therapy. "This approval has been long in the making, and we have been at work for many years within our team located both here in the College of Health Sciences and within the President's and Provost's offices." BACKGROUND ON PROGRAM'S DEVELOPMENT The Dean shared that several factors influenced COHS to pursue the doctoral program, including ensuring ASU’s Occupational Therapy students remained as up-to-date as possible in the academic realm of their profession and maintaining a strong competitive edge with the five other OT programs, all located within the state of Alabama. "Being granted our new doctoral degree in OT is a great accomplishment for the University and for its students in that it corresponds with our Strategic Plan/FOCUS 2030 to increase our graduate-level degree programs, and it enhances the base of knowledge for our students, which allows them to better serve their patients," explained Portee, from her office in the Buskey Health Science Center. "None of this would have been possible without the dedication, leadership, and support of President Quinton Ross , Provost Carl Pettis , Vice President Tanjula Petty , Dean Caterina Bristol , and the OT faculty, staff, and students."

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An anonymous donor has given Tuskegee University $20 million – the second donation of the amount in four years.

The donation, which the university announced April 12, will fund STEM programming and research, scholarships, faculty positions, campus improvements and a match for Tuskegee’s United Negro College Fund endowment.

“This contribution is a testament to our collective efforts and the enduring trust inspired by the Tuskegee legacy,” President Charlotte P. Morris said.

Tuskegee, founded in 1881, is one of the nation’s historically black colleges and universities. Last fall, the school enrolled 2,400 undergraduate students and more than 400 graduate and professional students.

Four out of the five top majors for Tuskegee students in 2023 were animal poultry and veterinary sciences, nursing, biology and mechanical engineering – all of which are STEM programs and are expected to be bolstered through the anonymous funding.

Last week’s donation matches the largest donation in the university’s history, which philanthropist MacKenzie Scott awarded in 2020 .

Scott’s $20 million donation funded “scholarships, faculty and curriculum development, interdisciplinary programs and campus infrastructure improvements,” according to a Tuskegee news release.

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Howard Gardner Named 2024 Convocation Speaker

• Posted April 15, 2024
• By Ryan Nagelhout
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Harvard Graduate School of Education Dean Bridget Terry Long has announced that Howard Gardner will address the graduating class at its 2024 Convocation ceremony on May 22.

Gardner, a self-described Harvard “lifer,” is a pioneer in education best known for his theory of multiple intelligences, a critique of the notion that there exists but a single human intelligence that can be assessed by standard psychometric instruments. His decades of work in academic theory and public policy have made him an essential voice in the fields of education and psychology, shifting the very nature of how we teach and learn.

“For many years, Howard Gardner has been an insightful voice in the field of education and a proud member of the HGSE community. His scholarly contributions are immense — from the theory of multiple intelligences to the Good Project and his long service as co-director of Project Zero,” says Long. “But it is his unending curiosity and generosity that stand out for me, and I cannot think of a better person to instill a message of hope, good work, and civic participation to our next generation of educators and leaders.”

Gardner received his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 1971. A founding member of Harvard’s Project Zero, Gardner served as co-director for 18 years and is now a member of its steering committee. In 1981, Gardner received a MacArthur Prize Fellowship as well as a fellowship from the John S. Guggenheim Memorial Foundation in 2000.

The author of more than 30 books translated into 32 languages, Gardner has written several hundred articles over his lengthy career. Most notably his book, Frames Of Mind: The Theory Of Multiple Intelligences , was published in 1983 and revolutionized the worlds of both education and psychology. Gardner’s intellectual memoir, A Synthesizing Mind , was published in 2020.

Since the mid-1990s, he has directed The Good Project, founded in collaboration with psychologists Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi and William Damon. A group of initiatives, The Good Project is designed to understand the nature of various “goods” and promote their realization, helping individuals reflect upon the ethical dilemmas of everyday life and giving them the tools to make thoughtful decisions.

Gardner, now retired from teaching, continues to research and write and still plays an active role on HGSE’s campus, calling it his “home away from home.” He praised the students he will now address as they receive their degrees later this spring.

“HGSE students are very special: they have a combination of dedication, idealism and service that makes them stand out at the university,” says Gardner. “They belong to one of the most important and distinguished professions in the world and also one that must constantly monitor changes in the broader society.”

Gardner has received honorary degrees from 31 colleges and universities throughout his career, but says commencement at the Ed School holds a distinct place in his heart.

“Commencement at every school is special but for me HGSE commencement is unique,” Gardner says. “The setting is lovely, the families are there in full force – including grandparents and infants – and those about to get their degrees have learned to change the world. And many of them will, for the better.”

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The IU School of Education has been recognized again as one of the best graduate schools in education across the country by U.S. News and World Report’s 2024-2025 “Best Graduate Schools .”

Overall, the IU School of Education is ranked #34, two spots higher than last year, with eight graduate specialty programs ranked in the top 20. All specialty programs rose in rankings compared to last year.

“Our graduate programs contribute groundbreaking research and work that advances education around the world, and these rankings are evidence of both that hard work and our dedication to these programs,” said IU School of Education Dean Anastasia Morrone .

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US News & World Report Releases 2024 Rankings Of America’s Best Grad Schools

Texas A&M University is one of the nation’s leaders in graduate education, according to the latest rankings from U.S. News & World Report.

The university has 33 programs in the Top 50 spanning across agriculture, business, computer science, education, health, law, political science, public affairs, psychology, science, and veterinary medicine. U.S. News announced this week that the release of rankings for engineering, medical and clinical psychology will be delayed.

In its Best Graduate Schools ranking, the publication placed 10 of Texas A&M’s graduate programs in the Top 20; among those, six are Top 10:

College of Arts and Sciences

• Industrial and organizational psychology, No. 7 (No. 6 public)
• Inorganic chemistry, No. 5 (No. 2 public, No. 1 in Texas)
• Nuclear physics, No. 7 (No. 6 public, No. 1 in Texas)

School of Law, overall No. 26

• Dispute resolution, No. 5 (No. 3 public, No. 1 in Texas)
• Intellectual property, No. 6 (No. 2 public, No. 1 in Texas)

School of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, overall No. 10 (No. 9 public, No. 1 in Texas)

According to U.S. News , the rankings are based on expert opinion on program excellence and statistical indicators that measure the quality of a school’s faculty, research and students. Texas A&M currently enrolls 16,762 graduate and professional students (fall 2023), in more than 170 master’s, 94 doctoral and five professional degree programs.

“I’m so proud of our graduate students, the world-class faculty who mentor them and the outstanding programs that set them on a path to success in their chosen fields,” said Gen. (Ret.) Mark A. Welsh III, president of Texas A&M University. “Post-graduate education at Texas A&M contributes immeasurably to our research enterprise and our teaching and service missions. Congratulations to the students, faculty and staff whose work is reflected not just in rankings, but each and every day on our campuses and in the world at large.”

Texas A&M School of Law in Fort Worth, which has seen a remarkable rise in the U.S. News rankings, this year rose three spots overall, an increase of 57 spots in five years.

The Bush School of Government and Public Service, which ranks No. 26 overall in public affairs, has seen gains this round in non-profit management, up six places to No. 21. “The Bush School continues to make strides as a world-class Public Affairs school,” said Frank B. Ashley III, interim dean. “Employers know that graduates of our Public Service and Administration program are career-ready leaders with a passion for public service.”

Other notable rankings include:

• Analytical chemistry, No. 11 (No. 10 public)
• Applied mathematics, No. 13 (No. 6 public)
• Legal writing, No. 11 (No. 7 public, No. 1 in Texas)
• Marketing, No. 29 (No. 9 public)
• Management, No. 27 (No. 11 public)
• Statistics, No. 13 (No. 7 public, No. 1 in Texas)

View the full rankings for Texas A&M here and review the U.S. News methodology here .

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U.S. News released its graduate school rankings. Here's where UT-Austin's programs landed

The University of Texas at Austin is in the news once again for its academic successes, this time with its graduate programs.

U.S. News & World Report partially released its rankings of the best graduate programs at colleges and universities nationwide. U.S. News has yet to release its engineering, medicine and clinical psychology rankings.

Several of UT's graduate programs ranked among the country's best, with the College of Education landing in the top 10.

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Three of UT's graduate programs ranked first in the country among similar programs, though only one ranking has been updated for 2024-25. The university's accounting program ranked first, alongside its Latin American history and sociology of population programs, neither of which has been revised for the current year, according to a news release from the university .

"These rankings are striking and reflect our ability to continue to attract exceptional faculty and students," Jay Hartzell, UT's president, wrote on Instagram. "Our talent is what puts UT at the leading edge of discovery in AI and robotics, life sciences, population research, and many other disciplines that are at the forefront of solving many of the world’s most pressing problems and bettering society."

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Five of the university's graduate schools also landed in the top 10 in their rankings. In total, the university claims 42 graduate schools and programs that have ranked in the top 10 when combined with previous years.

UT will join the Southeastern Conference this summer, and it ranks third among those schools for academics, slightly behind Vanderbilt University at No. 1 and the University of Florida at No. 2, according to U.S. News’ latest 2024 College Rankings .

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