These are some of the most frequently asked questions regarding the Spalding University online Doctorate in Leadership (EdD) program. If you don’t find the answers to your questions here, contact your enrollment advisor and schedule a time to talk that’s convenient for you.
The EdD Leadership program is flexibly designed for working professionals and can be completed in 2 years. Courses are delivered one at a time. Each term is 8 weeks long, and students complete 10 courses in 10 terms.
There are 3 intakes per year: fall, spring and summer.
Yes. Courses in this program are delivered one at a time over 10 weeks so you can continue to work in your current professional role.
This degree requires 60 credit hours to graduate.
No. This program is designed for students who want to pursue leadership roles in a variety of industries and disciplines including, but not limited to:
You will learn from doctorally prepared instructors who are also practicing organizational leaders who bring real-world perspectives to the classroom. As trusted Spalding University faculty members, they are committed to your success.
Yes. All 10 courses are delivered fully online, one class at a time, over a 10-week period.
Yes. We are currently accepting applications from all states and the District of Columbia (excluding California and New York).
View the full course curriculum and learn more information to determine if this program is a good fit for you.
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It's important to define a terminal degree before examining your options. We’ll compare three common terminal degrees: the PhD in Leadership, the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and the Doctor of Education (EdD) in Leadership.
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To proceed with either the BSN to MSN FNP or the BSN to DNP FNP, you are required to have a bachelor’s degree and hold your RN license.
If you don’t meet these requirements but would still like further information, please contact us.
To proceed with the EdD in Educational Leadership and Organizational Leadership, you are required to have a master’s degree.
If you don’t meet this requirement but would still like further information, please contact us.