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Earn Your Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Widen your organizational leadership opportunities and earn a higher salary too. Regent’s Doctor of Education is a terminal degree with a focus on applied research and practice-oriented curriculum. Designed to facilitate the learning styles of adults, this program offers a collaborative community for higher-level thinking and problem-solving. You will learn the latest developments in the field of education as you prepare to demonstrate independent scholarly ability at the doctoral level in your chosen specialized concentration. You’ll also prepare to pass a comprehensive candidacy examination, and present and defend your dissertation before a dissertation committee.
- Learn to foster institutional change through innovative thinking grounded in theory and research.
- Develop original research that promotes the core values of our society through shared responsibility.
- Study key theories that inform planning, administration, policy and professional practice.
- Practice vital skills in critical-thinking, scholarly research and writing.
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- Educational Technology & Online Learning
- Exceptional Education Executive Leadership
- Higher Education Administration & Leadership
- K-12 School Leadership
- Special Education
- School Principal
- Superintendent
- Education Administrator
- University Professor
- Training & Development Manager
- Instructional Coordinator
Unlock Your Leadership Potential
Sharpen Your Skills
Gain the critical skills and discipline-specific training employers seek.Expand Your Opportunities
Earn the essential credentials that help you advance in your career field.Deepen Your Faith
Learn biblical principles and values that anchor you as a Christian leader.Increase Your Impact
Get equipped to influence your field and shape culture and communities.Degree Finder
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Scholarships
Access a financial aid package customized for your situation, including scholarships to help pay for college.- 80% of Regent students receive financial aid
- Nearly $24 million in institutional scholarships and aid provided in 2023-24
- Our Financial Aid team assists you in planning how to pay for college, creating aid packages tailored to your needs
Online Classes
Nearly 75% of our military students complete their coursework entirely online. Our flexible online options enable you to earn your degree around your family, work, and life commitments.- Customizable degrees in today’s most in-demand fields
- Convenient 8- and 15-week course sessions
- Generous transfer policy—up to 90 credit hours!
Military Support
Regent is proud to support the military with discounts and awards, flexible class sessions, and one-on-one assistance to help you succeed in your degree program.- Active-duty tuition assistance and military benefits counseling
- VA educational benefits for service members and their spouses and dependents
- Academic advising and tutoring
- Free career coaching and employment services
- Dedicated Green Zone campus supporting military and veteran students
*Admission requirements vary by program. "GI Bill®" is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government website at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.
Hear From Our Students
Lakeshia Ames
M. Ed., 2008"Just four years after receiving my degree from Regent, I had the honor of being named one of the nation's top educators. My Regent professors honed my focus on leadership, quality and innovation in education, which I use in my classroom every day."
Jasmine Farnsworth
Doctor of Education, 2022"What I love about Regent is being treated not only as a student trying to pursue an education but as a person who is trying to make a difference in the world."
Chonita Walker
M.Ed., 2011"My career has evolved over a short period of time because of my faith and the teacher preparation programs at Regent. The academic, spiritual and leadership guidance shared during my time at Regent gave me the foundation needed to excel in my field."