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Program at a Glance

Program
Online Doctorate
College(s)
College of Community Innovation and Education
66
Credit Hours
$327.32 PER CREDIT HOUR
$1,151.72 PER CREDIT HOUR

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Transform Education with Expertise and Vision

The Educational Innovation and Change track in UCF’s online PhD in Education program empowers experienced educators, administrators and staff to become transformative leaders and scholars. Designed for professionals passionate about reshaping education systems, this program equips you with the tools to address modern challenges and drive meaningful change.

With a focus on innovative research, advanced teaching methodologies and strategic leadership, this multi-disciplinary degree cultivates the analytical skills necessary to influence the future of education. You’ll explore new approaches to student success across the PreK-20 academic pipeline while advancing initiatives that redefine learning environments and educational outcomes.

Students in this fully online program design a personalized academic pathway, blending areas such as:

  • Higher Education
  • PreK-12 Educational Leadership
  • Career and Workforce Education
  • Lifelong Learning
  • Other related fields aligned with your goals

This flexible approach allows you to deeply explore the organizational and policy issues shaping contemporary American education. As an academic change agent, you’ll engage in intensive study and transformative research to identify and implement innovative solutions to the most pressing challenges in education today.

Educators in front of a globe and whiteboard.

Highlights

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Multi-Disciplinary Approach: Gain expertise across educational systems, from PreK-12 to higher education, with a focus on real-world applications.
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Policy and Organizational Focus: Dive deep into the critical issues shaping contemporary American education through intensive study and research.
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Leadership Development: Prepare for impactful roles in educational leadership, administration, and policy-making.

Application Deadlines

Fall
July 1

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Course Overview

Issues in Career Education

Examine current issues in career education, including changing workforce demands and implications for secondary and postsecondary career education.

Study federal legislation, associations, organizations, people, events, and other key factors that define the history of career education in the U.S.

Explore the nature of change, examine theories of transformation in higher education and investigate various change models and practical strategies for implementation within higher education institutions.

Skills You'll Learn

  • Conduct transformative research addressing today’s educational challenges.
  • Develop innovative strategies for student success.
  • Lead advancements in educational systems and practices.

Career Projections

603,694

Annual Job
Openings

5.8%

Job Growth
Between
2023 - 2034

Source: Lightcast™ . 2024

Career Opportunities

  • Deans
  • Department Chairs
  • Program Directors
  • Research Specialists
  • School District Administrators
  • Vice-Presidents