Online Doctor of Education

Applicants to the EdD program must provide the following materials for admission:

• A master’s degree from an institution accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or from an internationally recognized institution
• Your official master’s transcripts, with a minimum grade point average of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale
• A valid, government-issued form of photo identification
• Admission application – no application fee required

GRE and GMAT are not required for admission.

International and FlexPath applicants will be subject to additional admission requirements.

View full admission requirements for EdD specializations: Adult Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Performance Improvement Leadership, Reading and Literacy.

International student requirements
If you completed your most recent academic coursework, degree or credential at an institution outside the United States, regardless of your citizenship or where you currently live, you are considered an international applicant.

In addition to the above admission requirements, you will need to submit these materials:

• Minimum score on acceptable test for proof of English proficiency
• Transcript evaluation

Learn more about international student admissions.

The EdD is a professional doctorate that focuses on helping practicing professionals further develop proficiency in education.

The Doctor of Education program prepares successful graduates with a foundation and skill set in key areas of educational leadership. Students complete a doctoral project focusing on an applied improvement project to meet the needs of an organization of their choice, with key deliverables embedded across a number of courses in the program.

For more information on education courses, view the available specializations: Adult Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Performance Improvement Leadership and Reading and Literacy.

With FlexPath, you can take courses at your own speed and move on to the next one when you’re ready. Our self-paced learning format helps put you in control.

The FlexPath learning format offers flexibility – and support – to help you fit earning a degree into your busy life. Set your own deadlines. Use what you already know to progress at your own pace. And take advantage of one tuition fee every 12-week billing session to help lower costs. Books, supplies and other fees apply.

Compare that with our GuidedPath learning format, which offers structured learning with the flexibility of 24/7 access to the courseroom. Set deadlines help you stay focused and motivated. You’ll engage with peers for weekly discussion posts, and instructors provide regular check-ins and feedback on assessments. Tuition is billed on a pay-per-credit model for 10-week courses. So, you can plan out your degree to fit your schedule and budget.

The Capella University Doctor of Education requires in-person projects to complete the degree program, though coursework is offered exclusively online.

For more information on residency locations, internship requirements and courses, schedule a consultation with an academic coach.

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