Earn Your Ed.D. with The College of Charleston
Earn your Ed.D. in Learning and Inquiry in Practice online at the Graduate School at The College of Charleston. With express courses, primarily online learning and transparent tuition rates, our program is designed to fit your goals.
Our online Ed.D. program features:
- Eight-week express courses
- Online learning with an annual, four-day summer residency
- Completion three years (full-time) or 5.5 years (part-time)
- A focus on practical skills like communication and advocacy
- Research opportunities and real-world applications
By the Numbers
- #4 Top Public College in the South by U.S. News & World Report
- #5 Ranked College for Veterans Among Southern Institutions
- 60 Credit Hours
- 3 Years to Completion (Full-time)*
*5.5 years part-time
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Charleston’s Doctor of Education in Learning and Inquiry in Practice
Our Ed.D. in Learning and Inquiry in Practice Program
Our online doctorate in educational leadership program provides busy professionals with the ability to earn their Ed.D. in a timely, affordable format, with a focus on real-world application. It’s designed to help you understand and navigate the complexities of systems that impact learning and discovery.
Flexibility Comes First
You can complete your online education doctorate in three years as a full-time student or 5.5 years on a part-time basis. You’ll also take advantage of eight-week express courses and one four-day residency each summer.
Support For Your Success
You'll enjoy small cohorts and one-on-one mentorship opportunities to help you build relationships with faculty and peers. You won’t be a number at the College of Charleston — you'll be guided at every stage of your education.
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
The MBA cohort experience has been really cool. We've got about 50 students, and it's like you're actually in a work environment... different assignments, different presentations and different projects. You end up collaborating with your cohort members.Drew Pampu, Student
In traditional PhD programs, it's often about advancing theories. In a DBA program, it's more about solving an actual business problem. This program is intended for an executive leader that is working as a full-time job. Most content is done online. That allows you to work in the hours that work best for you. But then we also have our weekends, one weekend every semester, we get to come together and create some community around this program.Iris Junglas, Ph.D., Faculty
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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