Extraordinary Happens Here
Extraordinary Happens Here
Join a community that values the spirit of discovery at the College of Charleston Graduate School. Whether you’re looking for a specialized master’s degree, a flexible online or hybrid program, or a research-driven doctorate, you’ll learn to lead and inspire in a city known for its innovation and charm.
A Program that Prepares You to Lead and Innovate
One of just 34 Executive Doctorate of Business Administration programs in the United States, an EDBA degree from the College of Charleston can prepare you to apply academic research to business challenges, lead organizational change and communicate insights as a scholar-practitioner.
Ed.D. in Learning and Inquiry in Practice
A member of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED), this program prepares students to manage and transform complex educational systems, conduct applied research to address challenges, and shape policy and practice in diverse contexts.
- Discover our Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Our Ed.D. blends research, leadership and communication skills with a problem-solving orientation. This fully online program begins with a four-day summer residency followed by express courses. Graduates are prepared to lead in a variety of settings.
- Discover our EDBA Program Our EDBA connects business practice and academic research. Geared toward professionals seeking to advance or transition, graduates often pursue leadership roles, consulting or higher education faculty positions.
- Make an Investment in Your Future It’s our goal to make your aspirations achievable. That's why we offer competitive tuition at an excellent value as well as scholarship opportunities for many students. You'll graduate with the skills and connections you need to succeed.
- Charleston's Grad School Our dynamic location provides a unique setting for research, exploration and real-world learning. You’ll engage in small classes that encourage collaboration and personalized mentorship so you can make a meaningful impact in your field.
- Find the Right Graduate Program Choose from 30+ graduate degrees and certificates across business, the arts and sciences, education and more. With in-person, online and hybrid formats, you’ll find the program that fits your goals and supports your next step.
- Make an Investment in Your Future It’s our goal to make your aspirations achievable. That's why we offer competitive tuition at an excellent value as well as scholarship opportunities for many students. You'll graduate with the skills and connections you need to succeed.
- Check Out Our Student Resources Some of the resources you'll be able to take advantage of include one-on-one support from faculty, small cohorts for meaningful collaboration, the Office of Student Wellness and Well-being and our Center for Student Learning.
By the Numbers
- #4 Top Public College in the South by U.S. News & World Report
- #5 Ranked College for Veterans Among Southern Institutions
- TOP Ranked MBA Program by Bloomberg Businessweek
- 30+ Graduate Programs to Choose From
Earn Your Graduate Degree at the College of Charleston
Top-Notch Academics and Faculty
Your coursework will prepare you to make a real-world impact in your chosen field. From communication and education to business and technology, our programs are led by expert faculty who will help you gain the skills and knowledge to succeed.
Personalized Support
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.
Flexible Learning Options
We offer online and hybrid course options, accelerated terms and year-round scheduling so you can move forward without putting your career on hold. Balancing your education, your work responsibilities and your life is possible here.
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
Extraordinary Happens Here
Extraordinary Happens Here
Join a community that values the spirit of discovery at the College of Charleston Graduate School. Whether you’re looking for a specialized master’s degree, a flexible online or hybrid program, or a research-driven doctorate, you’ll learn to lead and inspire in a city known for its innovation and charm.
A Program that Prepares You to Lead and Innovate
One of just 34 Executive Doctorate of Business Administration programs in the United States, an EDBA degree from the College of Charleston can prepare you to apply academic research to business challenges, lead organizational change and communicate insights as a scholar-practitioner.
Ed.D. in Learning and Inquiry in Practice
A member of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED), this program prepares students to manage and transform complex educational systems, conduct applied research to address challenges, and shape policy and practice in diverse contexts.
- Discover our Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Our Ed.D. blends research, leadership and communication skills with a problem-solving orientation. This fully online program begins with a four-day summer residency followed by express courses. Graduates are prepared to lead in a variety of settings.
- Discover our EDBA Program Our EDBA connects business practice and academic research. Geared toward professionals seeking to advance or transition, graduates often pursue leadership roles, consulting or higher education faculty positions.
- Make an Investment in Your Future It’s our goal to make your aspirations achievable. That's why we offer competitive tuition at an excellent value as well as scholarship opportunities for many students. You'll graduate with the skills and connections you need to succeed.
- Charleston's Grad School Our dynamic location provides a unique setting for research, exploration and real-world learning. You’ll engage in small classes that encourage collaboration and personalized mentorship so you can make a meaningful impact in your field.
- Find the Right Graduate Program Choose from 30+ graduate degrees and certificates across business, the arts and sciences, education and more. With in-person, online and hybrid formats, you’ll find the program that fits your goals and supports your next step.
- Make an Investment in Your Future It’s our goal to make your aspirations achievable. That's why we offer competitive tuition at an excellent value as well as scholarship opportunities for many students. You'll graduate with the skills and connections you need to succeed.
- Check Out Our Student Resources Some of the resources you'll be able to take advantage of include one-on-one support from faculty, small cohorts for meaningful collaboration, the Office of Student Wellness and Well-being and our Center for Student Learning.
By the Numbers
- 55 Credit Hours
- 3 Years to Earn Your Doctorate
- #4 Top Public College in the South by U.S. News & World Report
- #5 Ranked College for Veterans Among Southern Institutions
Earn Your EDBA at the College of Charleston
Program Overview
Build professional community and learn from peers and faculty alike in our small cohort model. In your hybrid studies, you'll combine online learning with one on-campus residency weekend per term. In three years, including summer terms, you can earn your doctorate without pausing your career.
Career & Outcomes
Geared toward mid- and senior-level professionals, this advanced degree opens up new opportunities to develop crucial skills in leadership, organizational change and research. Whether you're looking to rise to the next level in your career or take a leap into a new field, the EDBA can help you achieve your goals.
Extraordinary Happens Here
Extraordinary Happens Here
Join a community that values the spirit of discovery at the College of Charleston Graduate School. Whether you’re looking for a specialized master’s degree, a flexible online or hybrid program, or a research-driven doctorate, you’ll learn to lead and inspire in a city known for its innovation and charm.
A Program that Prepares You to Lead and Innovate
One of just 34 Executive Doctorate of Business Administration programs in the United States, an EDBA degree from the College of Charleston can prepare you to apply academic research to business challenges, lead organizational change and communicate insights as a scholar-practitioner.
Ed.D. in Learning and Inquiry in Practice
A member of the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED), this program prepares students to manage and transform complex educational systems, conduct applied research to address challenges, and shape policy and practice in diverse contexts.
- Discover our Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Our Ed.D. blends research, leadership and communication skills with a problem-solving orientation. This fully online program begins with a four-day summer residency followed by express courses. Graduates are prepared to lead in a variety of settings.
- Discover our EDBA Program Our EDBA connects business practice and academic research. Geared toward professionals seeking to advance or transition, graduates often pursue leadership roles, consulting or higher education faculty positions.
- Make an Investment in Your Future It’s our goal to make your aspirations achievable. That's why we offer competitive tuition at an excellent value as well as scholarship opportunities for many students. You'll graduate with the skills and connections you need to succeed.
- Charleston's Grad School Our dynamic location provides a unique setting for research, exploration and real-world learning. You’ll engage in small classes that encourage collaboration and personalized mentorship so you can make a meaningful impact in your field.
- Find the Right Graduate Program Choose from 30+ graduate degrees and certificates across business, the arts and sciences, education and more. With in-person, online and hybrid formats, you’ll find the program that fits your goals and supports your next step.
- Make an Investment in Your Future It’s our goal to make your aspirations achievable. That's why we offer competitive tuition at an excellent value as well as scholarship opportunities for many students. You'll graduate with the skills and connections you need to succeed.
- Check Out Our Student Resources Some of the resources you'll be able to take advantage of include one-on-one support from faculty, small cohorts for meaningful collaboration, the Office of Student Wellness and Well-being and our Center for Student Learning.
By the Numbers
- 4 Days Spent in Charleston Each Year*
- 8 8-Week Courses Designed for Busy Professionals
- $4,985 Salary Boost Per Year**
*Complete most of your program online, with four days spent in Charleston each year for an on-campus residency.
**Those who earn their Ed.D. will get a salary boost based on their school district's salary schedule. For example, a 10-year employee of the Charleston County School District, earning an Ed.D. from the College of Charleston, will make an extra $4,985 per year. CCSD 2025 Salary Schedule. Salaries vary significantly by role and school district.
Earn Your Ed.D. at the College of Charleston
Practical Focus
Doctor of Education graduates are prepared to advocate and lead in educational, nonprofit and community organizations. Plus, our Dissertation of Innovation places emphasis on applied, practitioner-oriented research to help you get ahead.
Online Format with Four Days in Charleston
Our Ed.D. is offered online with the exception of a four-day annual summer residency in Charleston to connect with professors and peers. It's designed to fit the lives of working professionals through an emphasis on flexibility and practical applications.
Eight-Week Courses for Busy Professionals
With our eight-week accelerated courses, you can advance your career without putting your current job on hold. You'll study one topic during each express course, focusing on one subject at a time while staying on track to complete your degree in just three years. We also offer a part-time option if you need more time.
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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