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Learning and Teaching in Social Contexts, EdD

Designed with an actionable, justice-focused framework, the University at Buffalo’s Doctor of Education program in learning and teaching in social contexts blends contemporary theory and practice across synergistic learning experiences to produce the next generation of educational professionals dedicated to addressing emergent and persistent problems of practice. This EdD program offers an applied, professional degree that teaches students how to solve problems and address challenges that education leaders face in diverse contexts.

Problem of Practice Core (24 credits)

Required Course (3 credits)

Additional Coursework (21 credits)

Select 21 credits, with approval of advisor, from:

Design & Research Methods for Improving Education Core (18 credits)

Required Course (3 credits)

Additional Coursework (15 credits)

Select 15 credits, with approval of advisor, from:

Applying Research to a Problem of Practice (9 credits)

Culminating Experience: Dissertation (9 credits)

Total Credit Hours: 60

3.0 Degree GPA required

SED Statement

This program is officially registered with the New York State Education Department (SED).

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