Learn the skills necessary to affect real, meaningful change as a leader in the higher education landscape.

The mission of the EdD program at Regis is to educate thoughtful leaders who understand the complexities of the ever-changing landscape of secondary and higher education, and who can identify and address problems of practice. You will be challenged to become informed decision-makers and reflective practitioners capable of contributing to the expansion of scholarship, learning, practice and service.

At Regis College, we make earning your EdD in Higher Education Leadership attainable through our flexible online format. You will meet virtually on Saturdays four times per semester, making it more convenient to continue to work full time while completing your doctorate in 36 months. We integrate work on your dissertation into the coursework from the beginning, and provide support to assist students with research requirements.

Why Earn an EdD in Higher Education Leadership?

  • Improve Leadership Skills: Pursuing an EdD in Higher Education Leadership will help you learn best practices in developing structures and processes for continuous instructional improvement and learn to craft cohesive persuasive arguments by evaluating, applying, or integrating appropriate information from various sources.
  • Advance Diversity: An EdD allows you to become a practitioner-researcher capable of purposefully engaging in inquiry and constructing knowledge that promotes equity in diverse academic environments to aid in advancing your institution’s mission and goals. In today’s education landscape, it’s vital to prioritize cultural competence and advocate purposefully for equity in a diverse academic environment.
  • Promote Data Driven Decisions: With an EdD in Higher Education Leadership, you will be equipped to value the application of theory in practice and conduct systemic institutional inquiry, identifying critical issues, using data to drive decision-making, and demonstrating the use of multiple avenues to create and share knowledge about local, state, and federal educational issues.
96%
Student Completion Rate
36
Months to Complete
100%
Of Students Work Full-Time While Completing Their Degree

Why Earn Your EdD in Higher Education Leadership at Regis?

  • CPED Foundation Membership: Regis's EdD program is a member of the CPED foundation; a prestigious institution focused on the Educational Doctorate.
  • Cohort Model: At Regis, you will be able to progress through your degree with a stable and supportive group of students who are at the same point in their studies, fostering an environment of teamwork and collaboration.
  • Dissertation in Practice: Each chapter of your dissertation is written within a separate course, allowing you to get the consistent feedback needed as you are researching and writing. By the end of your program, you will be enabled to put your research to use to make an impact in your field.

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Studying on the campus of Trinity College was inspiring and a unique opportunity offered through this doctoral program. The storied campus setting and opportunity to learn about the higher education system in Dublin by actually traveling to different campuses was a once in a lifetime experience.
Robert Melaragni, EdD Candidate
Before beginning in the Regis EdD program I always had a voice on my campus being an administrator. However through my time in the program the content of my voice was increased. This program truly prepared me to think deeply about issues in higher education, and gave me the tools to work on solutions. This was accomplished through the coursework, classroom discussions with faculty and other students, and through my research. The program delivers on its name: Higher Education Leadership. I am now prepared to be a senior administrator and to contribute at the highest levels.
Conway Campbell, Vice President for Student Success
​School of Arts and Sciences
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