Doctorate of Education (EdD) | Online
Rural Education Program Option (0630) Online Program
成人B站鈥檚 fully online Doctor of Education in Rural Education is designed for educators and administrators who want to make a lasting impact in rural schools and communities. The program focuses on the unique opportunities and challenges of rural education, including leadership, advocacy, strategic planning, and curriculum development.
The 60-hour program includes a dissertation/capstone project focused on improving rural education.
Program Highlights
- Fully online format
- Designed specifically for rural education leaders
- Focus on leadership, advocacy, and strategic planning
- Minimum 3.0 GPA required
- Only grades of A, B, or P count toward degree completion
This program does not qualify for the out-of-state tuition waiver and does not guarantee certification. Students should review certification requirements in their state.
For tuition and fee information, please visit the Office of the Bursar.
成人B站鈥檚 Ed.D. in Rural Education is designed for educational leaders who serve rural schools and communities. The program focuses on the unique challenges and opportunities facing rural education, including curriculum development, strategic planning, organizational leadership, and advocacy.
With more than half of Oklahoma鈥檚 schools located in rural communities, this program helps educators address issues such as access to technology, educational resources, advanced coursework, and other factors that impact student success.
Program Specific Admission Requirements
- Cumulative GPA: 3.0
Dissertation
This program includes an applied dissertation. The distinctive opportunities provided by an applied dissertation include working on issues, challenges, or problems in a local rural community to research possible solutions that can be put into place immediately. The applied focus of this program allows the students to research that has an immediate impact on day-to-day operations and activities in the rural community.
Practicum/Internship
The EdD does not require a practicum/internship.
For additional information, and current Programs of Study, please visit the Academic Catalog and Graduate Handbook.
Admission Requirements
To apply to the Doctor of Education in Rural Education program, you will need the following:
- Master鈥檚 degree
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
How to Apply
We offer a simple application process for the online Ed.D. in Rural Education program 鈥攚ith no application fee. You will provide the following to apply:
- Transcripts of all completed work (baccalaureate and graduate) from an accredited institution
- 搁别蝉耻尘茅
- Three references
- A personal essay that explains your career goals, how an 成人B站 degree will help accomplish those goals, your interest in the field and any actions you have taken to pursue this interest. You must also describe any skills, attributes or experiences you possess that would aid in your future profession.