Doctorate in Education (EdD) 项目 (Online & 加速)
If you’re ready to move to the very highest level of leadership in education, an Executive Doctorate in Education (EdD) can help.
EdD课程提供先进的领导和研究技能，旨在为您在教育机构中领导的实际现实做好准备, academic departments and in the classroom.
GMercyU提供在线加速高管教育课程，有四种专业选择，旨在适应从幼儿园到高等教育的各个层次的专业人士. This flexible online EdD program was developed with working educators in mind. When you study with us, you can continue to work, 将新的知识和技能应用到你目前的职位上，并在你以前的经验基础上为未来更有效的专业领导做准备.
Graduate prepared to create positive change for your students, your educational institution, and your community—all in less than three years.
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我们的在线和加速执行教育课程为各种职业环境中的高级领导力提供了途径. Whether you aim to change special education for pre-K-12 students, want to teach in a college, 或者想在教育相关的慈善机构或政府组织中担任领导角色, we have a doctorate degree option for you.
领导 in Higher Education
这个加速博士课程的重点是通过推动课程的改进来满足21世纪高等教育学生的需求, teaching and learning options, 学生事务 and more. 该课程侧重于行政领导，包括学生保留课程, financial man年龄ment, 政策, governance and related issues.
领导 in Special Education
特殊教育领导课程是为有经验的特殊教育专业人士设计的，他们希望为个别学生开发项目, direct special education offerings at the school or district level, or impact special education 政策 through research and advocacy. 这个选项也允许你追求一个可选的特殊教育主管认证.
领导 in PK-12 学校 and School Districts
在公立或私立学校以及他们所服务的社区中创造革命性的变化. 该计划装备你的行政，执行，财务或学术领导. 作为这个项目的一部分，我们也提供机会去追求你的主管资格信.
Teaching and Learning in Higher Education
发展先进的教学技能，以校园为基础和虚拟中学后的教室与这个博士学位的选择. 这集中解决课程，项目开发和政策宣传技能.
A.B.D. Completion Option
If you have completed coursework for an EdD program elsewhere, 我们还提供博士学位完成计划，让您利用我们的论文支持和加速时间表. 您可以与我们的招生团队一起制定个性化的学位计划，并在18个月内毕业.
Earning your doctorate in education online offers a number of advant年龄s. First and foremost, 有灵活性:在线课程可以根据你当前的工作来安排, 而且没有全职居住要求，这意味着你不必搬家.
下一个, 一个在线博士课程提供了一个加速的时间表，让你有机会在比你想象的更短的时间内完成你的教育博士学位. 在GMercyU，我们的在线教育课程只需两年零八个月即可完成.
在线博士课程的另一个好处是，与校园课程相比，它们可以让你接触到更广泛的专业同学网络. Thanks to the interactive learning environment, you can also form meaningful relationships with your classmates.
在网上获得教育博士学位还可以让你有机会与经验丰富的教师交流. 除了 to supporting and engaging you during your classwork, these seasoned educators can help you hone your research skills, 挑战你以不同的方式思考，最重要的是，在你开发和撰写论文时支持你.
According to findings by the Council of Graduate 学校’ PhD Completion Project, 只有55%的博士生在开始学习的10年内完成了他们的课程. GMercyU第一批教育领导博士学位学生于2018年5月毕业, achieving a 76% graduation rate in just three years.
为你, 这意味着GMercyU的加速在线博士教育方式为你提供了一个更好的机会，让你在合理的时间内完成你的教育博士学位——这样你就可以更快地推进你的职业生涯，为学生做更多的事情.
教育博士学位(EdD)是一个最终学位，旨在赋予教育领域的行政和执行领导者权力. 教育博士项目也使高等教育教师能够提供更有效的教学. The EdD aims to produce educators, 管理员, and leaders who are equipped to drive transformational change. In your EdD program, you will gain skills to:
- Direct teaching, assessment and curriculum development
- Recruit, coach and retain 教师 和工作人员
- Evaluate education 政策 and advocate for change
- Conduct and apply education research
- Lead community relations and outreach
The EdD is distinct from a PhD in education. 教育署的重点是提高先进水平的实际行政效能. It incorporates, but does not prioritize, scholarly research skills. 教育学博士学位颠倒了这些优先顺序，把学术研究和学术探究放在首位. Teaching and leadership skills come second. 除了, PhD programs can take five or more years to complete, while EdD programs often feature an accelerated format. 例如，在GMercyU，你可以在不到三年的在线学习中完成我们的教育博士课程.
两种教育博士学位都包括论文，这是一种基于研究的奖学金，学生在其中对教育领域做出了独特的贡献.
In our accelerated doctoral programs, you are matched with a dissertation advisor from day one, 定期开会讨论你的进度，以确保你按时完成，避免可怕的“A”.B.D.”—All But Dissertation—status.
What career paths can you pursue when you earn your EdD online? Your options will vary depending on your previous experience and certifications. 这里有一些可能性，包括国家工资数据和简短的职位描述.
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职称 |
描述 |
工资* |
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Instructional Coordinator |
Direct education programs, develop curriculum and train teachers |
$63,740 (中位数,2021) |
|
School Principal |
Oversee operations of elementary, middle, and/or high schools |
$98,420 (中位数,2021) |
|
负责人 |
Direct operations and education programs for school districts |
$169,732 (平均2022) |
|
Chief Learning Officer |
Responsible for direction employee training in corporations and organizations |
$152,240 (中位数,2022) |
|
Post-Secondary Instructor |
Delivers instruction at colleges, 大学, and community colleges |
$79,640 (median for all subjects, 2021) |
|
Post-Secondary Administrator (Provosts, Deans, etc.) |
Direct academics, 体育运动, 学生事务, or other departments at colleges, 大学, and community colleges |
$96,910 (中位数,2021) |
|
College President |
Acts as the chief executive officer of a college or university |
$179,520 (中位数,2021) |
Global Residency
Our doctoral students, along with guests and 教师 members, 花一周的时间体验爱尔兰文化，并与利默里克大学的教师合作.
Cost of the trip is built into tuition.
Video created by EdD student Jessica Brasch