The College of Education began offering the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in Assessment, Learning, and Student Success in 2013 and has added a new concentration Higher Education. Following are a few key points to help answer initial questions.

The program is comprised of 60 graduate credit hours.
The program is offered 100% online to increase flexibility for working professionals.
A Master’s degree is NOT required. Students may enter this program with any baccalaureate degree.
The Graduate Record Exam (GRE) is not required for admission to the program if a student has passed some graduate-level courses.
Up to 15 hours of previously earned graduate credit may be transferred into the program saving time and money. (see course requirements for details)
Up to 30 hours of credit from an Education Specialist (Ed.S.) program may be applied as well. (see course requirements for details)
The program will take advantage of the latest technology to enhance the learning opportunities for the learners in the program. Completion of the degree requires successfully completing all courses as prescribed in the program course of study, conducting original research, and successfully completing a doctoral dissertation, among other graduation requirements.

The Higher Education concentration in MTSU’s Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Assessment, Learning, and Student Success was developed to allow working professionals and those who are geographically restricted to complete a terminal degree focused on one of the most critically important areas of education today – Student Success.

This concentration of the Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) is offered 100% online bringing new opportunities to rural educators. It is ideally designed for advisors, administrators, community college and university faculty or staff.

Program graduates may also find work in:

higher education
research
educational policy
governmental agencies
not-for-profit and philanthropic organizations
professional development consulting, which will also contribute to improved student and school achievement.