Launching in May 2013, Concordia’s doctorate degree program is designed to prepare candidates to become transformational leaders in education, ready to make an immediate and long-term positive impact in schools, government, academia, business, and not-for-profit organizations. Candidates can complete the program on campus or online.

The Ed.D. is designed to be completed in three to four years, depending on whether any credits are transferred into the program.  The Ed.D. consists of four phases:

Phase I

Phase I | Core Courses: Includes a virtual residency orientation and core coursework that lays the foundation for the program.  You will also complete a series of classes that focus on different aspects of scholarly writing including how to develop an argument and how to establish your voice.  This series culminates in a comprehensive “Connection” paper. (Up to 6 credits can be transferred in for the qualitative/quantitative research classes.)
 

Phase II

Phase II | Concentration: You will complete 18 credits toward your concentration in either Teacher Leadership or Educational Administration.  You will advance to Phase III once you complete your concentration courses, form your dissertation committee, and have the committee approve your research topic. Up to 9 credit hours may be transferred in for this concentration (eligibility of credit transfers is determined by the College of Education).  Oregon students who have a Continuing Administrator License may transfer in 15-18 credits into the program. Fill out the form to the right to contact an admission counselor for more information about transferring credits. 
 

Phase III

Phase III | Research/Residency/Religion:Includes focus on research and writing. You will begin your proposal and choose different research methodologies to be used in your dissertation. By the end of Phase III, 3 of the 5 required chapters of your dissertation will be completed. This phase culminates with the defense of your proposal.
 

Phase IV

Phase IV | Dissertation: You will complete your research and write the final chapters of your dissertation. You will not attend classes but will continue to work closely with your advisor. This phase ends with the defense of your dissertation to your committee.

For additional information
on these individual program options, please complete the Information Request Form above.

The following tuition rates apply for the Ed.D. program during the 2013-2014 academic year:

Total Credits for Ed.D. 59 

iPads are included with the program.

Candidates may be eligible to transfer up to 15 credits into the program. Oregon candidates who have earned their Continuing Administrator License (CAL) from Concordia University-Portland within the last 3 years may transfer 18 credits into the program. All transfer credits are reviewed and approved by the College of Education. (See Ed.D Transfer Policy for additional information)

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about financial aid, please complete the Information Request Form above.

For more than 100 years, Concordia University has prepared educators who make a positive difference in the lives of the children and families they serve. With every student, we make a personal commitment to your success. Through small cohorts, personal instruction and a supportive community, we help you stay on track and achieve your goals. And unlike other programs, you can obtain your Ed.D. at Concordia on campus or online – whatever works best for your busy schedule.

An Ed.D. from Concordia Portland will help you gain leadership and decision-making skills through rigorous, in-depth project-based learning and purposeful collaborations. An Ed.D. is for the educator who wants to interact with academic research and make it practical – in the classroom, the school, the school district, or the community.

Complete the form above
and one of our  Admission Counselors will walk you through the next steps.

• Online Application: On-Campus Program or Online Program
• $50 Application Fee
• Official Transcripts from an accredited institution or institutions that awarded your master's degree and any post-master's credit with a GPA of 3.5 or better. You may submit the Transcript Release Form to authorize Concordia University to request official transcripts on your behalf. This is available only to US residents for US colleges and universities.
• Letter of Intent not more than two pages citing evidence as to why you should be admitted to the doctoral program, including reasons why you chose Concordia and illustrating your commitment to degree completion.
• Example of Original, Scholarly Writing from graduate-level work that demonstrates your best scholarly writing. The sample should be no longer than 10 pages and should be double-spaced.
• Resume, including references (explain your relationship with the references and include their contact information)
• Interview (may be required upon request from the review committee)
• International Students: In addition to the above requirements, all international students must submit a passing score of an English proficiency test and other pertinent forms.
  
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