Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Human Development Accelerated Option (ISIS code: HD0)

This program is intended for experienced practitioners in areas related to human development who are interested in improving their practice and advancing in their career.

Program key features:

• Required and elective coursework to be completed in two years – 6 consecutive semesters starting in summer – in a specified sequence (assuming transfer of 36 credits of prior graduate coursework)
• Field-based dissertation, to be completed in the third year of the program with the support of a dissertation seminar
• Three-year (9 semesters) cohort experience, supported by a cohort seminar in the first two years and a dissertation seminar in the third and last year

For more information see:

• Admissions Requirements
• Program requirements:
• Required Coursework (to be completed in the first two years)
• Portfolio Evaluation (to be completed in Fall of year 2)
• Comprehensive exam (to be completed in Spring of year 2)
• Field-based dissertation (to be completed in year 3)
• Sample Program
• Human Development Conceptual Frameworks
• General Accelerated Ed.D. FAQ
• Program-specific FAQ
• What happens if I cannot start in summer?
• What happens if I cannot keep to the required program sequence?
• What happens if I change or lose my job?