Doctor of Education (Ed.D) - Higher Education and Adult Learning Online Degree Information

	Doctor of Education (Ed.D) - Higher Education and Adult Learning
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Degree Title:	Doctor of Education (Ed.D) - Higher Education and Adult Learning
College:	Walden University
Description:	Among adult learners, experience, values, opinions, and learning styles vary greatly. Actively engaging adult learners requires a unique set of skills and a broad understanding of adult development. Walden University’s new Doctor of Education with a specialization in Higher Education and Adult Learning was created specifically to improve the competencies of adult educators. Whether you teach at a community college or provide training for adults in a school district or corporate setting, this program has the versatility to meet your professional goals. The program’s curriculum is uniquely designed and teaches research skills in conjunction with core coursework. This combination of core content, research skills and a final doctoral study project will lead to your development as an innovative and critical thinker, who is prepared to examine, experiment, and reflect on practices that empower adults to be lifelong learners.

Accreditation:	Walden University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. (?)
Delivery Format:	Online (?)
Educational Level:	Doctorate (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Students must have a master's degree from an accredited institution.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
North Central Association of Schools and Colleges

Address:
650 South Exeter Street
Baltimore, MD 21202
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private, for-profit, Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Walden offers frequent start dates. Check with an Enrollment Advisor for details.

Credit-earning Options:
Transfer of credit varies by applicant.

Delivery Format: (?)
Online course structure with residency requirements for Ph.D. programs.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Doctoral/Research University—Intensive

Technical Requirements:
Applicants to master's programs should possess minimum online and Internet capability, and KAM-based students should have a working knowledge and understanding of computers, but computer literacy is not essential.

Geographic Restrictions:
Walden best serves the needs of those students living within the United States or Canada.

On-Campus Requirement:
Doctoral programs require 20 units of academic residency, and some master's programs have specific courses and specializations with residency requirements.

Loans Offered:
Walden offers Federal Financial Aid and Student loans. A full-service financial aid office offers assistance to students who need help funding their educational expenses.