Online Ed.D. 

• The program is cohort-based with participants working together as a community of learners to name, frame, and study common and individual problems of practice.
• Courses specifically link theory and research to problems of professional practice within participants’ contexts.
• Course assignments support educators in the application of and inquiry about their learning.
• Qualifying examinations are organized around reflective portfolio entries in which participants demonstrate conceptual understanding and application of learning to problems of practice.
• The dissertation is designed as a capstone experience in which participants design and implement practitioner inquiry studies focused on context-based problems of practice.

Students will be responsible for their application fee, tuition and fees each semester*, books (price varies), and travel/lodging (summer institutes). Students should anticipate taking a minimum of 60 credit hours for program completion (i.e., approximately thirteen 3-credit courses and 21 credits of advanced research/dissertation research).

As a public institution, our costs are reasonable, even if you are not a Florida resident. UF is authorized to provide online enrollment to residents of most states. Only the states noted are not eligible, and an explanation of restrictions can be found here.

*These are only estimates and may vary from year to year. Please check with the Bursar’s Office for the most current information. Students who are out of state and wish to qualify for the Flat Rate Waiver must be registered for all of their classes by the end of the drop/add period for the full semester in which they are enrolled.

You can find more information about funding opportunities by visiting the following:

• Financial Information – University of Florida
• Financial Aid – University of Florida
• Scholarships – Student Services
• Funding – Graduate School | University of Florida

Please know we are not able to provide graduate teaching/research waivers for EdD students due to the online nature of our program and, perhaps more obviously, the fact that our EdD students are full-time working professionals.

Prospective students are encouraged to visit the Online/Distance State Authorization Process and UF Online page to be sure that this program is authorized in their respective state. Prior to enrollment, students are also encouraged to visit their state educational agency or licensing board to ascertain whether or not they can utilize their degree program for additional compensation, initial licensing, or renewal of an educational license, as well as any other benefits.

1. Remaining active as a full-time educational professional throughout the duration of the program.
2. Attending a synchronous virtual orientation prior to the first summer of coursework.
3. Adhering to registration policies and deadlines each semester.
4. Attending week-long on-campus institutes (always during UF summer break week) during the first and third summers, and participating in synchronous and asynchronous online activities during the second summer’s virtual institute. Each summer institute is approximately four days in length and always occurs during UF’s summer break week (usually the third or fourth week of June).
5. Orally defending written qualifying exam and dissertation on-campus or, with committee approval, via Zoom.
6. Participating in occasional synchronous meetings/activities via Zoom with cohort colleagues and/or course instructors when scheduled as part of specific courses.
7. Staying on track with the cohort program of study.

No. Because this is a cohort program, we do not review applications or admit on a rolling basis. No courses may be taken early or in conflict with the cohort program of study.

Credits earned at other institutions must be approved by your program and then by the Graduate School after admission. In all cases, these credits are limited to a maximum of 9 credits toward the master’s degree and 30 credits toward the doctorate. You will be asked to provide the course name and number, course description and proof of your grade. In some cases advisors may also ask to see syllabi.

Up to 15 credits  of graduate-level coursework earned at UF with a letter grade of B or better may be applied toward a graduate degree at UF  if credit for the course has not been used for an undergraduate degree, and if the transfer is approved by the academic unit and the Graduate School. Once again, this process does not start until a student is admitted.

2023 – Week of June 26

2024 – Week of June 24

2025 – Week of June 23

2026 – Week of June 22

2027 – Week of June 21

• Questions about the admissions process or your application:
  Email GradAdmissions@coe.ufl.edu
• Questions about the program:
  Email Dr. Elyse Hambacher (edd-tss-program@coe.ufl.edu)