Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

This degree is designed to provide opportunities for more advanced study for those who are already engaged in an education related career. The emphasis of the program is on the development of skills in the application of knowledge from theory and research findings to practical educational problems. The Ed.D. represents professional development at a high level in a particular field of education, pursued in depth. The average time to completion is approximately five years.

This degree program is distinct from the Ph.D. in that students are encouraged to orient toward applied and theoretical dimensions of professional educational practice understood as knowledge, teaching and learning which takes place within or beyond schooling. In keeping with this focus, beginning in 2006-07 academic year, all Ed.D. students will be required to complete the ‘Practicum in Sociology and Equity Studies in Education’ (half-course),SES3997H.

The Ed.D. degree may be pursued on a full-time or part-time basis with specific course requirements (stated in the offer of admission).  Most students will complete at least 8 half courses, 4 of which must be SESE courses. Note that students who are registered in a collaborative program have their home department course requirement reduced by one half course only.  Click here & scroll down for program length of degree.

EdD students may begin their studies on a part-time basis.  However, they must register full-time for a minimum of two consecutive sessions, not including summer, of on-campus study and then maintain continuous registration full-time subsequently until all degree requirements, including the thesis, are completed.  EdD. applicants should note that minimum guaranteed funding is not applicable to this degree.

 Checklist for SESE Ed.D. Degree Program Requirements