EdD Overview - University of Pittsburgh School of Education

Instructor Tom Akiva teaching the EDD students in class

Become a transformative leader in education

The Doctor of Education (EdD) program at the University of Pittsburgh School of Education is for experienced professionals driven to transform the field of education and reach the highest level in their careers.

We focus on equity and justice, take an expansive approach to health and education, and give students the tools to manage change within complex systems.

Program Facts

84 credits (24 are transferred from your previous graduate-program coursework)
Part-time
Hybrid (Online and In-Person)
Takes 3 years to complete
Doctor of Education (EdD) degree

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Pick Your EdD Major

Your EdD major develops an area of specialization within the education doctorate degree.

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Learn in a Cohort

EdD students are part of a single cohort who grow together through all three years of the program.

Our graduates create friendships that last a lifetime and grow their professional network.

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Online and Face-to-Face

Complete your work online and learn in-person with one class held each month on Saturdays at our Pittsburgh campus.

Our schedule is set far in advance to make it easy for you to plan it into your schedule.

LEARN ABOUT THE HYBRID FORMAT

Strengths of the Program

Centering Equity and Justice

Inequity in education and health is a defining issue of our time. Pitt EdD students study the current system, what led to current inequities, and how to work toward a more just future.

Expansive approach to health and education

Across all eight majors, students learn varied perspectives on education and health. You will gain a powerful and comprehensive view of education and health in society.

Managing change within complex systems

You will gain the tools to shape and manage change with the goal of applying what you learn both toward their current role and aspirational leadership positions.

EdD Admissions Overview

24 graduate credits
No GRE exam
Applications for priority admission due February 1

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About the Pitt EdD

Different EdD majors available in the program

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Focused on equity and justice

Ranked public education school in Pennsylvania
U.S. News & World Report

32,000+

Pitt Education alumni across the world

Should I Earn an EdD or PhD?

Created over 100 years ago, the education doctorate (EdD) is for senior-level professionals who want to put their scholarship into practice.

It is meant for scholarly practitioners, whereas the PhD degree is suited for future education researchers.

Our students work in diverse fields across preK-12 education, higher education, community health, government agencies, research institutes, and more.

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"Our EdD program is meant to have a transformative impact on your life. It will give you the tools to enhance your career and to change lives for the better."
Dr. Rachel Robertson, EdD Program Director