Impactful Doctoral Programs at The College of Charleston
Earn your doctoral degree at the Graduate School at the College of Charleston. With offerings in business administration, educational leadership and more, our programs are designed to fit your goals. You can graduate in three years, and we offer flexible and part-time options, along with evening and weekend classes.
Choose from three doctoral program options that help you gain the hands-on experience needed to make a meaningful impact in your field:
- Business Administration, E.D.B.A. (Hybrid)
- Learning and Inquiry in Practice, Ed.D. (Online)
- Mathematics with Computation, Ph.D. (On Campus)
By the Numbers
- 3 Doctoral Programs to Choose From
- #4 Top Public College in the South by U.S. News & World Report
- #5 Ranked College for Veterans Among Southern Institutions
- TOP Business School by Bloomberg Businessweek
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Earn Your Doctoral Degree at the College of Charleston
Ph.D. in Mathematics with Computation
The Ph.D. in Mathematics with Computation is a research degree compatible with academic and industry careers, offering part-time and flexible components and integrating computational tools into all areas of mathematics. Upon graduation, you can advance into such roles as a university professor, data or research scientist, or computational mathematician.
Online Ed.D. in Learning & Inquiry
The Ed.D. in Learning & Inquiry is designed for working professionals, with eight-week online courses and a four-day summer residency in Charleston. You'll graduate with advanced leadership skills and research abilities, be able to influence and impact your community and open new opportunities to advancement.
Executive Doctorate of Business Administration
The Executive D.B.A. hybrid program is specifically tailored for executives and professionals, featuring one residency weekend per term and a research-driven, applied curriculum. D.B.A. graduates advance into or continue in executive leadership positions, academia, consulting or nonprofit organizations.
This innovative Ed.D. allows working professionals the opportunity to continue in their jobs, pursue an advanced degree, and network with others across the area to improve possibilities for children and youth. CofC holds the practical experiences and scholarly insights that make this a model Ed.D. that translates learning into action within and beyond school building walls.Anthony S. Dixon, Superintendent, Ed.D.
Berkeley County School District
I chose the College of Charleston because it is truly a unique experience where you can grow and learn a lot ... From conferences to community partners and practicum, the opportunities are endless ... I know that I will not only be prepared to get an internship but also prepared to get a job once I leave. The campus is beautiful and Charleston is a great city for graduate students to explore.Ashley, M.S. in Child Life
An Ed.D. focuses on practical and problem-solving approaches with coursework that includes leadership, policy and organizational theory. You'll work closely with faculty to address practical issues in education from an advocacy perspective, preparing you to be a leader in a variety of educational contexts.Emily Skinner, Associate Professor of Literacy Education, Ed.D.
Director of the Middle Grades and Secondary Education program, College of Charleston
Learn, Live and Lead in Charleston
Our campus is located in downtown Charleston, South Carolina — a historic and truly vibrant setting. The city is also a hub of industry, with more than 400 tech companies in the region. For online and on-campus students alike, learning at the College of Charleston adds prestige and recognition on résumés, with innovation and professional opportunities abounding.
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