EdD Learning, Leadership and Innovation at University of Idaho

Programme overview

U of I’s three-year fully-online Doctor of Education degree program prepares professionals across healthcare, military, corporate organizations, education and other industries to use applied research to solve real problems in real time. Unlike traditional Ed.D. programs focused narrowly on school administration, U of I’s online Ed.D. program emphasizes leadership, learning and innovation across many fields.

Faculty: College of Education, Health and Human Sciences | Department: Curriculum and Instruction | Duration: 54 credits | Study mode: online | Intake: Summer Not eligible for international students who require F-1 or J-1 visa status | Location: Moscow, ID, United States

What you will study

Required courses listed in the catalogue include EDD 6013 Innovation, Learning, and Leadership Foundations; EDD 6015 Leading Organizational Change and Innovation; EDD 6022 Relational Leadership; EDD 6031 Ethical Policy Innovation; EDD 6042 Community Grounded Leadership and Communication; EDD 6055 Organizational Evaluation and Improvement Science.

Career pathways

Related occupations listed for this programme include Education Administrators for Elementary and Secondary Schools; Education Administrators for Preschool and Childcare Programs; Postsecondary Education Administrators.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Education level: Bachelor's degree in a similar or related field from an accredited or recognized institution (earned or expected before the start of the graduate program) This program specifically requires a master’s degree or 5+ years of industry experience; GPA: 3.0 (Applicants with a lower undergraduate GPA who have relevant professional experience in the field, have already earned a graduate degree, or have completed graduate-level credits may still be considered for admission with approval from the academic program.); GRE: Not required; Letters of recommendation: Two (One letter of recommendation is required from someone in your current industry); Other requirements: Writing and video responses to four prompts centering on leadership.; Valid picture ID (required to verify students’ identity and will be kept confidential); English proficiency (for applicants whose education was completed in countries where English is not an official language). Applicants must also meet University of Idaho College of Graduate Studies admission requirements.

Entry terms: fall (August start), spring (January start) and summer (mid-May start). Fall 2027 applications are open and the university admits on a rolling basis.

Graduate priority dates for full consideration for admission and funding: fall Jan. 15, spring Sept. 1, summer Jan. 15. Programme-specific deadlines take precedence. The online application fee is $50 (non-refundable).

Law (JD): apply through the LSAC portal; the Fall 2027 application opens Sept. 1, 2026 and the final deadline is June 30, 2027. The application fee is $50 (waived through Jan. 15, 2027).

Apply through the official page: https://www.uidaho.edu/graduate-studies/admissions

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