Doctor of Education (EdD) in Leadership
Shape the future of education in the AI era.
MBU’s EdD is designed for the future of education in schools, communities, government, healthcare, and public and private organizations. Students will learn how to maximize their leadership skills, design relevant and engaging curriculum, and leverage AI and other technologies to drive positive outcomes. With an EdD from MBU, you’ll be ready to lead educational innovation across multiple industries.
- Time to Completion3 years
- FormatOnline
- Degree(s)Doctor of Education (EdD)
- ConcentrationInstructional Design Using Technology
Next steps
Why pursue a Doctor of Education at Mary Baldwin?
MBU’s EdD pairs flexible online learning with a modern curriculum and practical dissertation that prepare you to solve real-world problems immediately on the job.
Integrate AI into Learning
In MBU’s EdD, you’ll build the knowledge and confidence to critically evaluate and integrate AI into your curriculum, instruction, and student performance analysis so that learning is student-centered, appropriate, effective, and ethical.
Learn as a Cohort
Our EdD students are more than classmates — they’re collaborators. As a cohort, students will learn in the same online, asynchronous classes, networking, collaborating, and sharing insights across industries.
Research to Real-World Application
MBU’s Dissertation in Practice is designed for educators and administrators who are already doing the work. You’ll identify a pressing, real-world challenge in your organization and apply rigorous research methods to address it directly.
Sample dissertation topics include:
- Designing and piloting an AI-integrated professional development curriculum for a school district
- Evaluating a new onboarding program at a corporate L&D division
- Developing a technology adoption framework for a community college’s IT office
- Reworking an underperforming online course with instructional design principles
- Assessing barriers to equitable access in a hybrid learning environment and implementing a targeted intervention
Next steps
This program is designed for leaders who are ready to rethink learning—leveraging artificial intelligence, innovative instructional design, and the power of a collaborative cohort to transform education.
Pam BaileyAssociate Dean and Director, School of Education
Outcomes & Careers
MBU’s EdD is designed to equip you for senior leadership roles across education and industry. Graduates may be positioned to pursue positions such as:
- Superintendent
- Classroom Educator
- Curriculum Designer
- Chief Learning Officer
- VP of Talent Development
- District Technology Leader
- Director of Online Learning
- STEM Program Coordinator
- Leadership or Instructional Coach
- Educational Technology and Policy Consultant
Next steps
Courses & Curriculum
MBU’s EdD blends leadership development, learning science, instructional design, and applied research across 54 credit hours.
Course topics include:
- AI and Learning Design
- Online Assessments and Learning Strategies
- Designing Online Learning Experiences
- Data Management and Analysis
- Issues and Trends in Educational Leadership
- Leadership and Coaching
Your program also includes research coursework in both quantitative and qualitative methods, preparing you for a dissertation that puts your leadership and design expertise into practice.
Our Faculty
Our program’s faculty is made up of passionate educators eager to share their insights and expertise. With their one-on-one support, you’ll graduate ready to tackle any challenges you face with confidence and competence.
Cost & Financial Aid
We work hard to make an MBU education one of the most affordable in the country. Our EdD program makes it easy to transfer previous credits towards your degree. Up to 33% of the EdD can be awarded in transfer credit, saving you money!
To see if your transfer credit is applicable to our program, contact the School of Education Director Pamela Bailey: prbailey@marybaldwin.edu