Length of Time to Complete the Doctoral Education Program

A student has a period of nine (9) years after admission to complete all program requirements. A student must complete all required coursework and be admitted to candidacy within five years after admission to the doctoral program. The student must complete all dissertation requirements within four years following admission to candidacy. Any variation from this must be requested in writing and approved by the Ed.D. Program Office as well as the Office of Academic Affairs.

Time spent away from the Ed.D. program based on an approved leave of absence will be evaluated at the discretion of the Ed.D. program director.

Additional information: Doctor of Education Program