DOCTOR OF EDUCATION
IN LEADERSHIP & INNOVATION
WHY MIDLAND? Midland University graduate and professional programs are developed and taught by industry experts in a supportive, interactive environment with resources to help you succeed. Our goal is to advance your purpose and your career. Whether you’re looking to pursue a master’s or doctoral degree or looking to expand your skill set through a certificate – our graduate and professional offerings feature hands-on learning experiences and innovative curriculums designed to advance your knowledge and skills which will bring immediate value to your field. The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Leadership and Innovation is a rigorous program designed for mid-career professionals from a range of industries who are committed to driving positive systemic change within their organizations. The EdD is a cohort-based program designed for working professionals. Through a comprehensive curriculum and applied research, students develop the knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to identify and pose evidence-based solutions to complex organizational and societal problems.
54
3
8
100%
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
YEARS AVERAGE COMPLETION
WEEK COURSES
ONLINE
THE INVESTMENT Choosing to join the Midland University doctoral program will connect you to a peer group of like minded professionals choosing to invest in a future of positive change. The chart below outlines estimated tuition and credit load for the 3 year Doctor of Education program. Federal graduate financial aid is not dependent on income, although the FAFSA requires input from your tax returns. We have found that the vast majority of our applicants have been eligible to borrow up to the full cost of the program, as long as they meet the eligibility requirements outlined on the FAFSA.
RANKED IN THE
TOP
3
MOST AFFORDABLE EdD IN NEBRASKA
Your advisor will be your biggest resource and advocate as you work through the Admissions process and can explain this outline in greater detail. We are excited your’re considering an advanced degree at Midland, and we’re here to support you every step of the way!
YEAR ONE
$3,600 6 CREDITS
YEAR TWO
$3,600 6 CREDITS
YEAR THREE
$1,800 3 CREDITS
+ $3,600 + $1,800 + $1,800 + $1,800 = $12,600 6 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
+ $1,800 + $1,800 + $1,800 + $1,800 = $10,800 3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
+ $1,800 + $1,800 + $1,800 + $1,800 = $9,000 3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
3 CREDITS
*Pricing is subject to change
COST & AID
ADMISSIONS
FINANCIAL AID
CAREER OUTLOOK
RESOURCES
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for business and educational leaders and related professionals are expected to grow at a faster-than-average rate through the year 2032.
As an online EdD student and part of the Midland Community you will be offered access to many of the same resources available to our traditional students. Your success is our top priority!
Earning a Doctor of Education (EdD) degree at Midland University prepares graduates for leadership roles in a variety of industries with a focus on fostering positive systemic change in diverse settings. Earning a Midland University EdD degree prepares students for jobs such as:
CHIEF LEARNING OFFICER HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR EXECUTE/CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO) GOVERNMENT ADMINISTRATOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT MANAGER NON-PROFIT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MANAGEMENT ANALYSTS
Student Success Advisor - Your student success advisor will work with you one on one to develop a degree path, provide support should academic challenges arise and celebrate success with you at graduation. The support provided by your advisor will truly set your experience as a Midland University EdD student apart from all other programs! Faculty Support - Our caring faculty are fully committed to your success in the classroom, your learning outcomes and your career trajectory after graduation. Through the delivery of relevant content, engaging learning experiences and support through office hours, you’ll see firsthand that Midland faculty are dedicated to seeing you succeed. Career Studio - From resume support, to job placement advice to connection of professionals in your intended industry, the Career Studio is a valuable resource ready to push you and your career to the next level!
CONSULTANT ACADEMIC DEAN/COLLEGE PRESIDENT
PRACTICAL DISSERTATION DESIGN Our Dissertation-in-Practice (DiP) has been designed for students to understand and utilize research to positively impact real-world change. The DiP is embedded into coursework over a student's entire program of study, allowing for students to conduct meaningful and manageable research with guided support from a faculty member every step of the way.
"I am a lifelong learner and researcher, both personally and professionally. Questions and wonders run through my mind, and I seek new understandings, experiences, and knowledge. The EdD program at Midland provides incredible growth and learning opportunities. I can't wait to see what the future holds!" -JILL FREDERICK, CURRENT STUDENT
11213 Davenport St. #100, Omaha, NE 68154 | 402.941.6226 | graduate.admissions@midlandu.edu | midlandu.edu/online