Online Doctorate Programs in Adult and Higher Education
Doctor of Education (Ed.D) - Higher Education and Adult Learning
by Walden University
Among adult learners, experience, values, opinions, and learning styles
vary greatly. Actively engaging adult learners requires a unique set of
skills and a broad understanding of adult development. Walden
University’s new Doctor of Education with a specialization in Higher
Education and Adult Learning was created specifically to improve the
competencies of adult educators. Whether you teach at a community
college or provide training for adults in a school district or corporate
setting, this program has the versatility to meet your professional
goals.
The program’s curriculum is uniquely designed and teaches research
skills in conjunction with core coursework. This combination of core
content, research skills and a final doctoral study project will lead to
your development as an innovative and critical thinker, who is prepared
to examine, experiment, and reflect on practices that empower adults to
be lifelong learners
Ph.D. in Education - Higher Education
by Walden University
During the 21st century, America's colleges and universities will
undergo profound changes as the student population changes predominantly
to mature, working adults and as the methods of teaching and learning
shift to electronic learning and other distance approaches. At Walden,
through The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Leadership, you
will develop proficiency in knowing how individuals, particularly
adults, learn most effectively, what tools and strategies best promote
learning and in what contexts, and how educational systems and policies
can be changed to create focused learning opportunities. Graduates hold
leadership, administrative, teaching and research positions at colleges
and universities throughout the United States providing academic and
student services, professional development services and filling policy
making and implementation roles.
Ph.D. in Education - Adult Education Leadership
by Walden University
Last year, American business, industry, government and nonprofit
organizations spent more than $23 billion to train and develop their
workforce to succeed in today’s highly competitive global markets. This
specialization, offered by Walden University's The Richard W. Riley
College of Education and Leadership in partnership with Indiana
University School of Continuing Studies, helps you develop the knowledge
and skills required to conceive, plan and deliver highly effective
corporate training and development activities using the latest
techniques, electronic technologies and learning strategies. Graduates
occupy leadership positions in training and development among major
national and international corporations and large government and
non-profit organizations. They also hold high-level university teaching,
professional development and continuing education positions.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education - Postsecondary and Adult Education
by Capella University
Enhance your qualifications in adult education and college teaching, one
of the 10 fastest growing occupations in the country. You will earn two
valuable credentials as part of this specialization—a PhD in Education
with a specialization in Postsecondary and Adult Education and a
Post-Master's Certificate in College Teaching. The curriculum focuses on
theories of adult learning and distance education, critical analysis and
research skills, best practices in postsecondary adult instruction, and
application of theory and research to develop effective learning
environments for individuals from a variety of backgrounds. People who
choose this specialization are often pursuing postsecondary faculty
positions or education leadership positions in a variety of adult
learning settings, including higher education institutions, businesses,
nonprofit organizations, and the military.
Our online PhD specializations will help you strengthen critical
thinking, research, and problem solving skills. Our doctoral program is
consistently updated to ensure that our learners can meet modern
challenges in education with today's best practices.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education - Nursing Education
by Capella University
A shortage of nursing faculty is a key reason U.S. nursing schools must
turn away tens of thousands of qualified applicants each year. Capella's
doctoral Nursing Education specialization is designed to prepare
master's-level nurses to meet this growing need and to advance the field
of nursing through doctoral research. The National League for Nursing
recognizes that this PhD specialization in Nursing Education aligns with
the Core Competencies for Nurse Educators©, using competencies that are
integral to the Certified Nurse Educator® (CNE) exam. The curriculum
includes such topics as advanced nursing theory and concepts, curriculum
design and evaluation, teaching strategies, and classroom assessment.
People likely to be interested in this specialization include nursing
faculty members who want to pursue advanced faculty or leadership
positions and nurses currently working in health care delivery who want
to share their knowledge of nursing.
As a doctoral learner, you will attend three one-week colloquia at
specific stages in your program, in addition to your online courses.
These energizing residencies provide you with insights and knowledge
that will be valuable during your doctoral studies and beyond.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Organization and Management - Management Education
by Capella University
Prepare yourself to educate our future business leaders, while meeting
the growing demand for postsecondary business faculty. This Management
Education PhD specialization provides opportunities for deep analysis
and research in management theories and principles, along with skill
development in advanced teaching techniques, including course design,
learning theory, and classroom assessment. It is one of the few doctoral
programs available that focuses specifically on preparing business and
management experts to teach at the postsecondary level. As part of this
specialization, you may apply for and receive a Post-Master’s
Certificate in College Teaching from Capella, as well as your PhD.
People who choose this specialization are often business professionals
preparing to become postsecondary business educators or postsecondary
business instructors seeking advancement.
Our online PhD programs prepare you to lead, teach or consult in the
field of business management from an informed and strategic perspective.
Our flexible curriculum allows you to shape your education around
personal, career, and organizational goals.