Here is how you become the solution.

Learn to address challenges in education and apply solutions to a range of diverse contexts with an online doctorate of education degree from the University at Buffalo.

Enhance your career here.

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The UB Difference

Caring faculty mentors

Work closely with our faculty, comprised of highly respected practitioners, researchers and thought leaders within education who understand and support your need for work/life balance.

Putting research into practice

This online education-focused program will empower you to learn and teach in your professional context, inside or outside the field of education.

Research-driven approach

By learning the latest research and teaching strategies, you’ll be equipped to solve today’s educational issues and be ready for tomorrow’s challenges.

Become a change agent in your profession.

The learning and teaching in social contexts EdD program is designed within an actionable, justice-focused framework and blends contemporary theory and practice to produce the next generation of educational leaders dedicated to addressing emergent and persistent problems of practice.

Tailor this three-year program in a way that connects to your specific discipline within or beyond the field of education. Our current cohort of students comes from a range of professional industries such as pre-K-12 education, healthcare, nonprofits and even government. Learn how to research in a way that will inform your practice and apply it to your current profession. This program is especially useful if you are a leader who wants to collaborate effectively across school, academic and community boundaries to effect change.

Faculty Perspective

“Our students come from a wide range of professional backgrounds and are looking at how to improve, cultivate and sustain educational environments that are supportive, welcoming and affirming. I don’t think that it is always feasible, especially for adult learners who have not only themselves but potentially families to support, to leave that job behind and enroll as a full-time student. It’s really important to respect and honor that people have priorities beyond the work that they’re doing in an academic program. Our goal was to create an accessible program for working professionals around the world.”

—Tiffany Karalis Noel, director of doctoral programs and clinical assistant professor of learning and instruction

A smart investment in your future.

UB will set you up to go far in your field, not deep into debt. This three-year part-time online program has a maximum cost of $726 per credit hour. With just six credits required each semester, students will save valuable time and money. In addition to personalized instruction, you’ll gain invaluable, hands-on experience. This comprehensive approach ensures our students are well-rounded and well-prepared.

The reputation of a degree from UB will bolster your career outlook wherever life takes you. Our graduates are highly sought after by schools and organizations both in New York State and across the nation.