Trevecca Nazarene University · Program Overview

Ed.D. in Leadership and Professional Practice

With an interdisciplinary focus on leadership, research and professional practice, the in-person Ed.D. builds the leadership capacity of professionals in fields such as education, medicine, religion and business so that they can solve real-world problems and bring transformational change to their organizations.

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60Credit hours
$725Per credit hour
$43,500Estimated tuition
Doctoral pathwayProgram type
The Trevecca experience

Explore your next chapter in Leadership and Professional Practice.

Trevecca’s Ed.D. is earning elite accolades from respected sources nationwide, including these recent rankings:

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Why this program

Program benefits and learning experience

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Program advantage

One of the nation’s best online Doctor of Education programs ( Princeton Review )

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Learning experience

Attend class at our Nashville campus one Saturday per month

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Professional preparation

Graduate on an accelerated 24-month timeline, created with flexibility for working professionals

Inside the program

What to expect

Trevecca’s Ed.D. is earning elite accolades from respected sources nationwide, including these recent rankings:

As a student in Trevecca’s in-person Ed.D. program, you’ll gain leadership skills and knowledge through a research-based curriculum that moves you from theory to practice. You’ll learn how to solve real-world challenges, initiate transformational change and lead yourself, your team and your organization.

As part of your coursework, you’ll focus on planning for strategic improvement; strengthening organizational culture and performance; understanding the value of intrapersonal effectiveness; communicating with diverse stakeholders; applying research effectively; and ultimately mastering the skills it takes to develop and sustain successful organizations. You’ll dive deeper into these ideas as you work on your dissertation, researching a topic in conjunction with your coursework that pertains to your passions and career. When you complete your degree, you’ll have practical solutions in hand.

Additional highlights

More about the Ed.D. in Leadership and Professional Practice

  • Complete your program with a supportive cohort of students who are working toward similar goals
  • Enjoy a collaborative learning environment made possible by our small class sizes
  • Learn from faculty who possess the highest degrees in their fields and have relevant and valuable experience
  • Complete your dissertation as you progress through the program, on a topic that addresses relevant problems in your field
  • Leadership (how to initiate transformational change and lead oneself, a team and organizations).
  • Research (applied research, statistics, research-based technology).

Tuition and program cost estimates

Estimated program tuition

Published tuition estimate
$43,500
Cost per credit$725
Credit hours60

Published tuition estimates from Trevecca’s program page. Additional fees, books, and other costs may apply; confirm current pricing and total costs with the university.

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