Become a senior leader who conceptualizes, creates, and improves impactful out-of-school learning experiences
The EdD in Out-of-School Learning major is for experienced informal learning and out-of-school learning professionals who seek advanced training for leadership, consultant, or policymaker positions. The major is part of the school’s Doctor of Education (EdD) program, which has a variety of different majors to serve professionals from various fields.
Our program is designed for:
- Leaders in informal learning organizations such as museums and libraries
- Youth development practitioners and leaders
- Teaching artists
- Evaluators working in informal learning or youth development
- Camp professionals
- Directors of afterschool and community-based programs
- Professionals at intermediary, non-profit, or government agencies
- University outreach/extension
- Adult professional learning
- Classroom teachers looking to expand their expertise beyond schools
- Higher education professionals interested in designing and connecting continuous learning experiences
- Other areas where designed learning environments exist
