Doctor of Education Program
The Molloy University Doctoral Program in Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership for Diverse Learning Communities devotes much time and effort to collaborative, scholarly and practitioner-oriented academic endeavors. The program sustains a culture of mutual respect with a low faculty-to-student ratio, which allows for engagement with students via ongoing dialogue for personal mentoring as well as for collaborative inquiry and practice.
A comprehensive, rigorous and research-based curriculum is designed to prepare students for contemporary educational leadership roles in support of diverse environments. Molloy's program responds to the varied research interests of our doctoral students including leadership for social justice, culturally responsive pedagogies and special populations such as English language learners (ELLs), students with disabilities and other special needs or gifted populations. The culminating dissertation will be based upon a solid foundation of core courses and specialization in leadership and advocacy for diverse student populations. Students will participate in ongoing formal and informal opportunities, engaging with other cohort members and doctoral faculty in field-based research projects.
The Ed.D. program also includes its collaborative inquiry model using a multiple mentorship approach. Through this approach, you will be supported and guided through the intellectual challenges of each phase of the dissertation process. Your choice to pursue an advanced degree in education with a special focus on social justice and equity is a clear indication of your ongoing commitment to serving diverse populations and offering them the highest quality education possible.