Degree: EdD
Classroom Type: Fully Online
The Learning Design concentration engages doctoral students in the creation, implementation, and study of learning design, learner-centered design approaches, and design-justice practices across academic, corporate, and community settings. Doctoral coursework is grounded in literature about equity-oriented learning; principles of design justice and learner-centered design; the impact of learning design on individuals and communities; and design-based research methods. Students who pursue this concentration are guided to implement doctoral research that centers the role and value of lived experience and directly influences real-world problems of professional practice.
December 16, 2024
Interest Categories: Education & Counseling
Campus: CU Denver
Graduates of this program assume leadership roles in institutions of higher education; corporate, government, and community organizations; and P-12 education settings. The learning objectives of the program are:
This program prepares students for excellence in their career as an executive leader of an educational organization. CU Denver's School of Education & Human Development (SEHD) is recognized for preparing leaders of distinction who value educational excellence and social justice. Additionally, SEHD is counted among U.S. News & World Report's “Best Graduate Schools,” making us one of the top education schools in the country.
The Learning Design concentration launches a new cohort each summer. This 54-credit program is structured for students to complete coursework over approximately three years, followed by the Doctoral Research Project, culminating in degree completion within four years.
Delivered entirely online, the curriculum combines asynchronous and synchronous learning experiences, providing students with flexible, high-quality access—wherever a stable and reliable internet connection is available.
The program is designed to immerse students in context-specific best practices, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, and deepen engagement with applied research. All learning takes place within a practice-oriented environment that emphasizes the integration of theory and practice.
Recommended Completion Time:4 Years
Required Credits for Completion:54
Application Opens: July 1, 2024
Application Deadline: December 16, 2024
The EdD in Leadership for Educational Equity, Designing for Professional Learning concentration, is a three or five-year program, designed for working professionals, with the following application requirements:
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For more information, email education@ucdenver.edu or call 303.315.6300.