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Our Education Doctoral Programs cultivate scholars who enhance educational research and practice while upholding the profession's integrity and dynamism. Graduates emerge as guardians of the discipline, responsible for preserving, generating, and implementing educational knowledge while effectively sharing it with others.
At North Dakota State University, students can pursue either a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) or Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) with specializations in Adult and Community Education, Institutional Effectiveness, or Organizational Learning and Leadership. The Ph.D. program concentrates on analyzing and synthesizing theoretical frameworks and research findings, aiming to develop devoted scholar-researchers who advance knowledge in the field, along with research-oriented practitioners. The Ed.D. program emphasizes applying theoretical concepts and research outcomes to practical settings, with the broader objective of preparing knowledgeable, respected leaders in education.