What can you do with an EdD?

Teaching professionals are often quite passionate about their work.

They want to have the greatest impact on the greatest number of individuals—from K-12 to post-secondary, adult education and corporate training and development —and they recognize the value of educational research and investigation as a means to that end.

Some educators pursue a PhD so they can conduct new research that enhances the field of education. Other teaching professionals wish to apply this educational research in a wide variety of work settings. Those individuals often choose a Doctor of Education (EdD). They are interested in:

• Applying research to daily decision-making
  
• Keeping up on the latest developments in the field
• Leading within the field

An EdD gives you the power to discover, refine, enhance, and spread best practices. The ripple effect of earning a doctoral degree in education is enormous, allowing you the potential to elevate the entire discipline. Educators with EdDs are often leaders in their field, specializing in everything from higher education to K-12 teaching to educational technology to performance improvement leadership.

Professionals with a doctoral degree in education work in a variety of settings, including public and private schools, as well as corporations, consulting firms, and government agencies that shape education programs. There are many roles in which professionals with a doctoral degree in education may work.

Here are related job titles to explore*:

• Teacher leader
  
• Education consultant
• Education technology specialist
• Supervisor of instructional technology
• Director of personalized learning
• Reading specialist
• Coordinator of reading or literacy program
• Adult basic education director
• Program administrator
• Education policy specialist
• Curriculum director or specialist
• Director of assessment
• Director of instruction

However you apply your degree, an EdD will set you apart from others in the field—an indication of your commitment to the field and your willingness to invest in advancing your professional development.

Learn more about Doctor of Education programs in a variety of specializations at Capella University.

*These are examples intended to serve as a general guide. Some positions may prefer or even require previous experience, licensure, certifications, and/or other designations along with a degree. Because many factors determine what position an individual may attain, Capella cannot guarantee that a graduate will secure any specific job title, a promotion, salary increase, or other career outcome. We encourage you to research requirements for your job target and career goals.