{"id":1726,"date":"2026-07-18T21:28:57","date_gmt":"2026-07-19T01:28:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cms.web.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/?page_id=1726"},"modified":"2026-07-29T10:54:49","modified_gmt":"2026-07-29T14:54:49","slug":"education-edd","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/graduateprograms\/education-edd\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctor of Education Degree"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-columns-page-header is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-right is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-951621a4 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-xx-large-font-size\">Doctor of Education Degree<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Are you a K-12 educator looking to elevate your experience and skills? 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20.1l5.8-5.8-1.1-1.1-4 4V4h-1.5v13.2l-4-4-1.1 1.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-link\" data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\"><a data-trailing-icon=\"arrow-down\" class=\"wp-block-button__link has-brand-blue-color has-text-color wp-element-button fb-button-has-icon\" href=\"#advising\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">Academic Advising<svg class=\"fb-button-icon\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M12 20.1l5.8-5.8-1.1-1.1-4 4V4h-1.5v13.2l-4-4-1.1 1.1z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 id=\"why\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Why Earn Your EdD Degree from UM-Flint?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Designed for Working Professionals<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UM-Flint\u2019s Doctor of Education degree program is designed to accommodate your busy schedule as a working professional and facilitate your success in the program, our EdD allows you to progress in a part-time format.<br><br>The EdD program blends online coursework with a synchronous class held one Saturday per month* and is designed for completion of coursework and advancement to candidacy in two years, and completion of all degree requirements in three to five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>*Starting in fall 2027, online Saturday Courses will become required in-person sessions for all new and continuing students.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Expert EdD Faculty and Mentorship<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All courses are taught by distinguished faculty. They impart first-class instruction with extensive real-world knowledge and experience in education. As you complete the Doctor of Education degree, you have access to experts in education research about a variety of topics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Small Cohorts, Big Impact<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UM-Flint\u2019s EdD degree program is delivered in a cohort model. With a low student-to-faculty ratio, we foster a learning environment in which you can share your passion for education with your peers.<br><br>This cohort structure enables you to develop a support network for personal and professional growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-large-font-size\">Access to U-M Resources<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UM-Flint is a part of the world-renowned University of Michigan system, making it possible for you to tap into additional resources at the Dearborn and Ann Arbor campuses.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 id=\"curriculum\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Doctor of Education Program Curriculum<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The University of Michigan-Flint\u2019s EdD program offers a robust curriculum that aims to cultivate your knowledge and skills in education research. The curriculum encompasses eight courses (24 credits), which can be completed in two years, and an additional 12 credits focusing on dissertation research, which can be completed in two to three years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our doctoral advisor, Jim Owen, will help you determine what courses are needed to fulfill program requirements, supporting your path to degree completion. You can reach out to him at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:jamesowe@umich.edu\">jamesowe@umich.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button wp-block-flintblock-program-link\">\n\t\t\t<a\n\t\t\thref=\"https:\/\/catalog.umflint.edu\/preview_program.php?catoid=38&#038;poid=16204\"\n\t\t\ttarget=\"_blank\"\n\t\t\trel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\n\t\t\tclass=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button plausible-event-name=Program+Clicked plausible-event-program=Education+(EdD) plausible-event-source=program-link\"\n\t\t>Doctor of Education Curriculum<span class=\"fb:sr-only\"> (opens in new tab)<\/span><\/a>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 id=\"careers\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Career Outcomes with an EdD in Education<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">UM-Flint\u2019s Doctor of Education program is specifically designed for K-12 educators looking to build upon their background and skills and develop research-specific skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, graduates of the EdD program can pursue careers in higher education as professors, as well as in other roles such as Education Consultant and Education-focused Entrepreneur in non-profit or for-profit organizations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60)\">\n<h2 id=\"admission\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Admission Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Completion of an Education Specialist degree in an education-related program&nbsp;<em>or<\/em>&nbsp;master\u2019s&nbsp;+30 credits in education or a related field from a&nbsp;<a href=\"\/graduateprograms\/admitted-students\/transfer-students\/#accredited\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">regionally accredited institution<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A minimum overall graduate school grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, or 6.0 on a 9.0 scale, or equivalent.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least three years of work experience in a P-16 educational institution or in an education-related position.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission decisions are made by faculty of the Education Department. The requirements above are necessary but insufficient for admission; admission is not guaranteed. Depending upon the program size in any given year, admission may be competitive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"applying\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-x-large-font-size\">Apply to UM-Flint\u2019s EdD Program<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To be considered for admission to the Doctor of Education degree program, submit an online application below. Other materials can be emailed to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:FlintGradOffice@umich.edu\">FlintGradOffice@umich.edu<\/a>&nbsp;or delivered to the Office of Graduate Programs, 251 Thompson Library.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/apply\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Application for Graduate Admission<\/a>*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$55 application fee (non-refundable)*<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Official transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) from colleges and universities where graduate work was completed as well as those where you completed your bachelor\u2019s degree and\/or work toward your teaching and\/or administrative certifications. Please read our full&nbsp;<a href=\"\/graduateprograms\/transcript-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transcript policy<\/a>&nbsp;for more information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For any degree completed at a non-U.S. institution, transcripts must be submitted for an internal credential review.&nbsp;Read&nbsp;<a href=\"\/graduateprograms\/international-transcript-evaluation\/\">International Transcript Evaluation<\/a>&nbsp;for instructions on how to submit your transcripts for review.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If English is not your native language, and you are not from an&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/admissions\/english-proficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">exempt country<\/a>, you must demonstrate&nbsp;<a href=\"\/graduateprograms\/english-proficiency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">English proficiency<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An essay (no more than two pages): Pursuing an EdD is an indication that you have burning questions about education that you are interested in finding answers to. With this in mind please describe the questions you have and the reasons you are interested in pursuing the answers to those questions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>R\u00e9sum\u00e9 or Curriculum Vitae<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Writing sample that demonstrates the following criteria:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Demonstrates your ability to construct an academic argument about a topic using appropriate citations. This should not be an opinion piece.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrates your ability to use and reference the work of others to develop and support the argument.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrates your ability to use APA 7th Edition correctly and consistently when appropriate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrates your writing skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An academic argument begins with a problem and uses credible evidence from reliable sources (i.e., academic journals) with multiple perspectives to construct a logical stance ending with reasonable solutions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you completed your EdS at UM-Flint, this must be a different writing sample than the one utilized for the EdS application.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Two&nbsp;<a href=\"\/graduateprograms\/recommendation-letters\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">letters of recommendation<\/a>, both must be from former course instructors who can speak to your writing ability and your interest and curiosity about education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students from abroad must submit&nbsp;<a href=\"\/graduateprograms\/admissions\/international-students\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">additional documentation<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admitted students will not be eligible to receive a student (F-1) visa to pursue this degree. Non-U.S. citizens residing outside of the United States may not complete this program online from their home country. If you currently hold a non-immigrant visa and are residing in the United States, please contact the Center for Global Engagement at&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:globalflint@umich.edu\">globalflint@umich.edu<\/a>&nbsp;for guidance regarding your eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*Alumni of a UM-Flint graduate program or a Rackham graduate program (any campus) may substitute the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1S47gB5dt0yRwK3W8IUW7CdYj_7x6gosGJf9RcBFtXDY\/edit?usp=sharing\">Change of Program or Dual Degree Application<\/a>,&nbsp;which requires no application fee.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0)\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-text-alternate-background-color has-background-dim-100 has-background-dim\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-ba608e6f wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">\n<h2 id=\"deadlines\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-brand-blue-color has-text-color has-sentinel-font-family has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-b127aa3156e7fc920c363e60fdf7ee19\">Application Deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The EdD program only admits for the fall semester. Submit all application materials to the Office of Graduate Programs on or before the day of the application deadline. Program faculty review applications twice annually after each of the following dates:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>July 1 (final deadline; applications will be accepted on a case-by-case basis after July 1 deadline)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Feb. 1 (early deadline for guaranteed consideration for&nbsp;<a href=\"\/graduateprograms\/paying-for-college\/\">scholarships, grants and assistantships<\/a>)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center fb-cover-chamfer-photo has-brand-white-color has-brand-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-2aecf98a204625040cd0ca3567e7f628 is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-907a194c wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--0);padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-column-is-layout-5b271542 wp-block-column-is-layout-constrained\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover is-light has-chamfer wp-container-content-958eb9dc\" style=\"clip-path: polygon(0 0, calc(100% - 200px) 0, 100% 200px, 100% 100%, 0 100%); margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-right:0;padding-bottom:0;padding-left:0;min-height:70vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-291 size-large\" alt=\"A person sits at a table using a laptop covered in stickers, with large windows and a view of a building in the background.\" src=\"https:\/\/www.umflint.edu\/shared-media\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/7\/2026\/06\/FLINT_First-Day-of-Class_0001-1024x683.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-0 has-background-dim\" style=\"background-color:#8e857c\"><\/span><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container is-layout-flow wp-block-cover-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-global-padding is-content-justification-left is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-16f4663b wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--70)\">\n<h2 id=\"advising\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-brand-white-color has-text-color has-link-color has-xx-large-font-size wp-elements-717c91166984960e3c9625e478f87459\">Academic Advising<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At UM-Flint, we provide a dedicated academic advising expert to help guide your educational journey towards the EdD degree. 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