Hit the ground running as a Pitt EdD student.
Our online orientation program is designed to ensure your success in the EdD program. You will hear from program faculty and staff, meet with current EdD students, and learn what to expect during your first months in the program.
Saturday, April 13, 2024
9 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Virtual Event – Held Over Zoom
9 a.m. – Welcome and Overview
9:35 a.m. – Becoming Scholarly Practitioners
9:50 a.m. – Student Services Overview
10:10 a.m. – Break
10:20 a.m. – EdD Student Panel
11:00 a.m. – Introduction to Summer Courses
11:15 a.m. – EdD Major Breakout Sessions
EdD Summer Course Handout (PDF)
Learning To Improve (Bryk et al., 2015) – Preface and Introduction (PDF)
New Mindsets and a New Dissertation Frame (Perry et al., 2020) (PDF)
On Washing Hands (Gawande, 2004) (PDF)
Tips & Tricks from Current Studies Guide (Google Doc)
Elephant Template (PDF)
Welcome from Interim Dean Eboni M. Zamani-Gallaher
Education Leadership Welcome
Education Policy & Social Change Welcome
Health & Physical Activity Major Welcome
Higher Education Major Welcome
Out-of-School Learning Major Welcome
Special Education Major Welcome
STEM Education Major Welcome
Urban Education Major Welcome
