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Why choose Capella?
Our PhD in Education program includes online coursework, residencies, a comprehensive examination, and a dissertation, providing a wide range of experiences to help you reach your doctoral goals.
Comprehensive Residency Program
Make immediate progress toward your dissertation with in-person residencies and credit-bearing dissertation research seminars blended into your coursework.
Shared First Course
Not sure of your program fit? All doctoral programs share the same first course, so you can apply the credits to the program you choose.
Extensive Doctoral Support
Experts will support you throughout your degree to help you meet doctoral challenges and reach your short- and long-term goals.
Maximize Your Transfer Credits
You may be able to reduce tuition and time to complete your degree with up to 16 transfer credits.
Professionally Aligned Curriculum
Every assignment, course, and program is designed to deliver the knowledge and expertise required for success.
Our Unique Doctoral Structure
Our PhD in Education program is designed to remove roadblocks for you and demystify the dissertation process. This unique approach centers on supporting you in three ways: through program structure, a dedicated faculty and support team, and online resources. To help generate momentum toward graduation, you’ll begin your dissertation early in the program. Our faculty, support team, and online resources will help guide you every step of the way.
Program specializations
Learn more about admissions requirements, costs, and courses for your specialization.
We believe in being transparent about the real cost, time, and value of a Capella degree. Learn more about Capella’s learning outcomes.
Accredited & recognized
Capella University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
Accreditation and recognitions provide the assurance we meet standards for quality of faculty, curriculum, learner services, and fiscal stability. See all of our accreditations and recognitions.
Relevant blog posts
Whether you’re considering a return to school, exploring new career paths, or seeking ways to improve your job performance, the Capella Blog has relevant articles to support your goals.
Quick Guide to EdS, EdD, and PhD Degrees
Compare advanced degree options for K-12 educators, including Doctor of Education and Education Specialist degrees.
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Quick Guide to Advanced Degrees for Careers in Higher Ed
Compare advanced degree and certificate program options for higher education administrators and professionals.
Overcoming Obstacles on Path to a PhD in Education Degree
No obstacle was too much for Courtney Bergman- even if it meant completing coursework at 2 am.
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