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Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Become an Academic Leader.
Radford University's Doctor of Education degree (Ed.D.) is designed to prepare practicing professional educators to fill positions as educational leaders at the district level in Virginia. Successful completion of this fully online program qualifies program completers for licensure as a superintendent.
This 63 credit hour program includes courses in Educational Foundations, Educational Leadership, Applied Research, Field Experiences and Elective choices and is designed to be completed in three years as a part-time student.
Radford University is a member of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate. We are committed to the Guiding Principles that the Professional doctorate in education:
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See Program Requirements provided in the University Graduate Catalog.
Note for applicants:
We begin a new cohort in January of each year. Applications are accepted from March 1st until September 1st for each cohort.
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Seven-Week Courses
Students can focus on one course at a time and still complete two courses per semester.

online program
The Ed. D. program is convenient and flexible for working professionals. Our latest collaboration software allows for "face-to-face" engagement with faculty and cohort members.

Practitioner-Focused
Ed. D. program courses, field experience and research are directly connected to solving complex problems of practice in schools.
Meet the Professors

Dr. Brad Bizzell
Professor
Program Coordinator
Office: Peters A013
Phone: 540-831-5140
Email: bbizzell@radford.edu

Dr. Sarah Capello
Assistant Professor
Doctoral Program
Office: Peters Hall A025
Phone: 540-831-6850
Email: scapello@radford.edu

Dr. Edwin Nii Bonney
Assistant Professor
Doctoral Program
Office: Peters Hall A028
Phone: 540-831-5244
Email: ebonney@radford.edu

Dr. Maxwell Yurkofsky
Assistant Professor
Doctoral Program
Office: A044
Phone: 540-831-5190
Email: myurkofsky@radford.edu