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University of West Alabama Online Ed.D. in Rural Education
University of West Alabama Online

Ed.D. in Rural Education

Livingston, USA

3 up to 4 Years

English

Full time, Part time

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    About: The Ed.D. in Rural Education with a Library Media Track focuses on enhancing leadership skills specific to rural education settings. This program integrates coursework in curriculum design, educational technology, and library media services. Students will engage in hands-on projects and research that address the unique challenges faced in rural communities, preparing them to make impactful changes in educational systems.
    Career Outcomes: Graduates can pursue roles such as school librarians, educational administrators, curriculum designers, and instructional coordinators. The degree equips students to enhance library media programs and improve educational access and resources in rural areas.

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Ed.D. in Rural Education - Instructional Technology Track and Library Media Track

The University of West Alabama's online Doctor of Education in Rural Education is specifically designed to address critical issues pertaining to rural schools and districts. As the first program of its kind in the nation, this advanced degree emphasizes rural students' unique challenges and needs.

The online EdD in Rural Education is open to applicants with a master's degree in any discipline and is delivered online in a flexible, asynchronous format. Complete your degree in four years and work closely with expert faculty who have years of experience in rural education. Because this program uses open educational resources, you will save on the cost of textbooks. You can also transfer up to 15 credits to accelerate your time to completion.

As a student, you'll engage with data collection and analysis practices that inform statewide decision-making processes in education policy and complete a dissertation focused on rural education. The curriculum was created in conjunction with Alabama school districts and expert superintendents to ensure you gain relevant skills you can apply in a variety of contexts.

The EdD includes five tracks that allow you to specialize your studies. Options include counseling, higher education administration, organizational change and leadership, teacher leader and library media. Each of these tracks will develop your skills in focused areas to prepare you for the demands of your chosen professional path.

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