Doctor of Education
(Ed.D.)
Join a community of peers and supportive faculty as you pursue a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in three years at Georgian Court University.
Program Highlights
Degree
3 Years
Delivery
Become a Doctor of Education at Georgian Court University
Georgian Court University’s Doctor of Education degree program offers a dynamic curriculum designed to be completed in three years, blending online and in-person learning that aims to shape education leaders. From day one, you’ll be assigned an advisor based on your interests who will shepherd you through the program.
The program features three residencies, including an optional exclusive international experience in Ireland during the second year, which enhances educational perspectives and fosters cohort collaboration. During this global residency, our doctoral students, along with guests and faculty members, will spend a week abroad experiencing the culture and collaborating with faculty at a chosen university.
Flexible pathways built into this program cater to a variety of professional backgrounds, preparing graduates for advanced leadership roles in education, government, and special education.
Why you Should Pursue a Doctor of Education Degree at GCU
Start Your Dissertation on the First Day
The Doctor of Education program at Georgian Court University enables you to work on your dissertation as you go through all of the required courses, rather than have you take a number of courses and cram your dissertation into one semester. On day one, you’ll be assigned an advisor based on your interests that will help you fine-tune your dissertation as you learn.
Join a Cohort of Peers
On your first day as a Doctor of Education student at Georgian Court University, you’ll meet the cohort of students you’ll be learning and growing beside throughout all three years of the degree program. GCU aims to foster this community and create a caring culture as you progress through your studies. The peers you meet on your first day will serve as valuable support networks, study partners, and friends.
Mercy Core Values
We are devoted to our core values of respect, integrity, justice, compassion, and service, which are woven through each course and every aspect of our educational experience. At GCU, students, faculty, and staff see themselves as something bigger than themselves, recognizing their ability and responsibility to change the world as individuals and as a community.
Why GCU?
Georgian Court University is one of New Jersey’s premier institutions for those pursuing graduate degrees in education. As a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) student at GCU, you’ll enjoy individualized attention from our faculty, composed of education leaders who have spent their careers in the roles for which you’ll soon be eligible. You’ll also become a valued member of a community of students from all over New Jersey who are pursuing the same goals, giving you exposure to diverse perspectives and plentiful networking connections.
Chair; Education
Director; Ed.D. Program
Doctor of Education Program Information
Doctor of Education Program Curriculum
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall Semester | Credits | |
| EDD7001 | Org Theory & Trans Practice | 3.0 |
| EDD8000 | DissAdvI:StatePrblm | 3.0 |
| Credits | 6.0 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| EDD7002 | LeadrshpChallenges:Crisis&ConflictMgt | 3.0 |
| EDD7008 | Qualitative & Quantitative Research | 3.0 |
| Credits | 6.0 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| EDD7004 | Ethics Equity Equality in Educ Ldrship | 3.0 |
| EDD8001 | DissertAdvisory II: Literature Review | 3.0 |
| Credits | 6.0 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| EDD7003 | Dev & Admn Humn & Socl Capl | 3.0 |
| EDD7014 | Community Engagement | 3.0 |
| Credits | 6.0 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| EDD7006 | Global Education Policy & Practice | 3.0 |
| EDD7007 | Data-Driven Prog & Pol Eval | 3.0 |
| Credits | 6.0 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| EDD7009 | Advanced Statistics and Data Analysis | 3.0 |
| EDD8002 | DissertAdvisory III: Methodology | 3.0 |
| Credits | 6.0 | |
| Third Year | ||
| Fall Semester | ||
| EDD7010 | Educational Assessment and Evaluation | 3.0 |
| EDD7011 | CultRelevantPedagogy&CurricK12&AdultLrn | 3.0 |
| Credits | 6.0 | |
| Spring Semester | ||
| EDD7012 | EmergingTrends & TechK-12 | 3.0 |
| EDD8003 | DissertAdvisory IV:Analy,Findings,Concl | 3.0 |
| Credits | 6.0 | |
| Summer Semester | ||
| EDD7005 | Cross Cult Perspect & Educ Ldrship | 3.0 |
| EDD7013 | Finance and Facilities Leadership | 3.0 |
| If needed: | ||
EDD8004 |
Dissertation Continuation (1 credit) | |
| Credits | 6.0 | |
| Total Credits | 54.0 | |
Doctor of Education Faculty
Full-Time Faculty
Timothy Briles, Ed.D.
Associate Professor
School of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Raymond Hall (104)
tbriles@georgian.edu
732-987-2656
Lynn M. DeCapua, Ph.D.
Professor of Psychology and Counseling
School of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Farley Center 104
ldecapua@georgian.edu
732-987-2709
Denise A. Furlong, Ed.D., Ed.M.
Assistant Professor – Director of Advanced Programs for Reading Specialist & ESL
School of Arts, Sciences, and Education
207 Raymond Hall
dfurlong@georgian.edu
Stephen H. Genco, Ed.D.
Lecturer of Administration & Leadership
School of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Raymond Hall
genco@georgian.edu
732-987-2701
Amuhelang Magaya, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
School of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Raymond Hall West
amagaya@georgian.edu
732-987-2313
Lindiwe Magaya, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
School of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Raymond Hall West
lmagaya@georgian.edu
732-987-2703
Hyuksoon Song, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
School of Arts, Sciences, and Education
Raymond Hall 208
hsong@georgian.edu
732-987-2751
Part-Time Faculty
Lisa Gleason
Lecturer in Education
School of Education
Raymond Hall
Igleason@georgian.edu
John Ravally
Lecturer in Education
School of Education
Raymond Hall
jravally@georgian.edu
Related Programs
Graduate Education Advanced & Educational Services programs:
Georgian Court University offers Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree programs in specialized teaching areas and school counseling. Many of these programs emphasize the endorsements required by New Jersey’s robust teaching standards. The courses taken to complete these endorsements also count toward the M.Ed. degree. Explore opportunities to earn an M.Ed. in school counseling, multilingual teaching, autism spectrum disorders, and many other specializations. Learn more about these programs.
Graduate Education Administration & Leadership programs:
Advance your career in the education field as a principal or school business administrator by learning directly from recent New Jersey superintendents and New Jersey Department of Education professionals at Georgian Court University. All Administration & Leadership students benefit from personal attention from faculty, helping you leverage your leadership acumen and educational background as you set organization-wide strategies, take a hands-on approach to managing operations, and direct the entire community to success. Learn more about these programs.
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A Doctor of Education degree from Georgian Court University can significantly enhance your career prospects. With abundant opportunities for hands-on learning, networking, and refining your professional skills, you’ll be ready to elevate your career to the next level shortly after graduation.
Georgian Court University is recognized as an education leader in New Jersey, and earning your degree here will help you stand out even more with an Ed.D. next to your name. Discover how Georgian Court University’s Career Services can assist you in planning your next steps and achieving your professional goals.
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Amu Magaya, Ph.D., M.B.A.
Associate Professor of Education
Chair; Education
Director; Ed.D. Program
Phone: 732-987-2729
E-mail: amagaya@georgian.edu
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