Education (EdD)
Overview
Welcome to Bluefield University’s Online Doctor of Education (EdD) program. The EdD is designed for experienced educators and education professionals who want to strengthen leadership capacity, address complex challenges in learning environments, and expand their impact while balancing work, family, and professional responsibilities.
Your Doctorate, Your Impact.
At Bluefield University Online, we understand that educational leaders need a program that is rigorous, relevant, and flexible. The EdD is intentionally designed to support working professionals through a structured online format built for real-life demands. With a streamlined 48-credit-hour curriculum, you can pursue doctoral study in a focused, efficient pathway while applying what you learn directly to your school, district, or organization.
Students select from three concentration areas that align with key domains of educational leadership and practice. Throughout the program, you will study within a Christ-centered learning community that values integrity, service, and excellence, equipping you to lead with both expertise and purpose.
Specializations
Educational Leadership
Prepares students for advanced leadership roles in schools, districts, and educational organizations. This concentration emphasizes systems-level thinking, organizational leadership, policy development, and strategic decision-making. Students develop the skills needed to lead institutions with clarity, accountability, and mission-driven focus.
Instructional Design and Technology
Prepares students to lead in curriculum innovation, digital learning environments, and instructional systems development. This concentration examines research-based design principles, educational technology integration, and data-informed instructional improvement to enhance learning effectiveness across diverse settings.
Special Education
Designed for educators committed to inclusive excellence, this concentration focuses on policy, advocacy, program development, and leadership in special education settings. Students explore strategies to improve outcomes for learners with exceptional needs while strengthening systems of support across educational environments.
This program is pending approval by SACSCOC
Average salary increase
Cost & Time
A Respected Online EdD. That’s Affordable.
Advance your leadership and impact in education with Bluefield University’s EdD. program, a flexible and affordable pathway for experienced professionals. Designed to accommodate working educators and administrators, the program balances academic rigor with the convenience needed to pursue doctoral study while continuing your career. Through practical research and leadership development, you will gain the knowledge and credentials to lead meaningful change in educational institutions and communities.
Online Tuition Comparison: Online EdD.
Finish your EdD. with Bluefield University at a fraction of the price of the larger universities.
- Bluefield University
$595 per credit hour
- Liberty University
$675 per credit hour
- Grand Canyon University
$760 per credit hour
- Regent University
$820 per credit hour
- Marymount University
$1,275 per credit hour
Financial Aid is available!
99% of BU students qualify for financial assistance to help them earn their degrees. We will stop at nothing to help our students go further. See how we can help!
Scholarships.
Unlock Your Potential.
Many of our students receive scholarships or grants, making education more affordable. Don’t let finances hold you back. Discover the opportunities awaiting you!
Veteran Benefits.
Your Service, Our Honor.
We proudly support our veterans with exclusive benefits to honor their service. Explore our comprehensive programs designed to set you on a path to success!
Federal Financial Aid.
Chart Your Path Forward.
Every year, numerous students take advantage of federal financial aid. We’re here to guide you through the process. Make your dream education a reality today!
Career Outlook
A Respected EdD. Built for Educational Leaders.
With a streamlined 48-credit-hour format and focused concentration options, the EdD supports experienced educators who are ready to lead at higher levels of responsibility. Whether advancing within a school system, district office, higher education institution, or instructional organization, the EdD equips graduates to apply research-informed strategies to real-world educational challenges.
A Return on Your Investment.
On average, BU graduates see an increase in income post-graduation.
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Top Industries for EdD. Graduates.
K-12 Education
Higher Education
Corporate Learning & Development
Government & Public Administration
Nonprofit Organizations
Top Jobs/Careers for EdD. Graduates.
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Director of Learning & Development
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Admissions
No GRE or GMAT Required.
Our streamlined admissions process puts your success first, designed to get you into classes and on the path to success with ease. You’re never alone, with a dedicated support team ready to assist you. Our digitally advanced learning environment is ready to welcome you, molding you into an influential business leader of the future.
4 Simple Steps to Start Your Journey.
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Complete Your App.
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Let Us Help Get Your Transcripts.
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Discover Funding Options.
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Enroll in Classes.
14 Courses
48 Credit Hours
Bluefield University Online’s Doctor of Education (EdD) delivers rigorous, doctoral-level study that blends research-informed leadership theory with practical application in educational settings. The program prepares experienced educators to strengthen organizational effectiveness, improve learning systems, and lead meaningful change through a streamlined 48-credit-hour pathway with three focused concentrations aligned to today’s educational leadership needs.
Earn Your EdD. with Purpose.
Bluefield University Online’s Doctor of Education is designed for professionals who want to lead with clarity, integrity, and strategic insight through study in a Christ-centered learning community, supported by a flexible online format and concentration options aligned to evolving educational demands.
Courses & Competencies
EdD. Courses & Concentrations
Our faculty members are experts in their fields, with real-world experience that they bring to the classroom. You’ll learn from professors who are passionate about teaching and committed to helping you achieve your goals. You’ll also have access to our extensive network of alumni and industry partners, giving you the opportunity to connect with professionals in your field and expand your career horizons.
Core
- Historical and Social Foundations of Education
- Issues and Trends in Teaching and Learning
- Issues and Trends in Learning Technologies
- Leadership Principles and Ethics
- Advanced Behavior Management
- Collaboration and Communication in Special Education
Dissertation
- Introduction to Research Methods
- Front Matter and Chapter 1: Introduction
- Chapter 2: Literature Review
- Chapter 3: Procedures
- Chapter 4: Findings
- Chapter 5: Recommendations
Educational Leadership
- Organizational Analysis and Problem Solving
- Issues and Trends in Educational Leadership
- Culture and Educational Leadership
Instructional Design and Technology
- Instructional Design Theory
- Models for Instructional Design and Technology
- Ethics and Social Responsibility in Technology
Special Education
- History and Future of Special Education
- Administration and Supervision of Special Education
- Disability and Learning
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