*Time to completion may vary depending on transfer credits and number of credits taken per semester.

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Online Doctor in Education

SOCIAL JUSTICE STARTS WITH EDUCATION LEADERSHIP

RAISE YOUR HAND IF YOU WANT TO BECOME A DECISION MAKER IN EDUCATION

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Enroll in the Online EdD in Education Policy and Leadership at American University.

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Program Highlights

Program focus is on cultivating leaders in education and organizational change

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Elevate real-life classroom experience to become a force for change in decision-making environments

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The School of Education has a unique connection to the nation’s capital, providing unparalleled insight into the policymaking ecosystem that shapes the role of education in our society

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Immersion experience offers networking opportunities across the AU SOE community, among cohorts, and with DC policy makers

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Learn from national, state, and local policymakers and world-renowned thought leaders

About American University's School of Education

Offering comprehensive online and on-campus degree programs, American University's Online EdD program is designed to prepare graduates with the ability to translate cutting-edge research into actionable plans for educators and equip graduates with the skills to implement organizational change.

Our alumni are devoted to achieving equity and excellence within education, putting forth their strongest efforts to ensure students and educational organizations can have every opportunity for success. Our students take full advantage of American University’s extensive academic and professional resources, translating their advanced training and research into applicable coursework and initiatives that help learners grow and address today’s real-world education conflicts.

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*Time to completion may vary depending on the number of credits taken per semester.

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