Educational Studies, EdD
The Ed.D. in Educational Studies prepares candidates to understand the relationship among research, policy, and practice in education in order to contribute to reforming educational systems. Candidates complete an educational studies core, a multidisciplinary cognate, a research core, and a dissertation. The Educational Studies program prepares candidates to assume roles as university faculty members, educational leaders in school districts and state and federal agencies, district level curriculum specialists, and to assume leadership roles in nonprofit and private sectors. Prospective students should meet with the program advisor.
Class Format

Total Degree Requirements
64 Credit Hours
On Campus Graduate Coordinator
Mia Williams, 970-351-2414
Additional Information
Application Deadlines
- Fall & Summer Admissions: March 15th
- Spring Admissions: October 15th
Admission Requirements
Applicants must apply to the University of Northern Colorado Graduate School before the program area reviews the applicant’s request for admission. To apply, submit the following materials in a single packet along with the application fee. Failure to submit all required materials will delay the evaluation and screening of your application.
- Free School of Teacher Education on-line application
- Ask you references to complete a short recommendation form for you at UNCReference.com as soon as possible. Make sure to folllow-up.
- Submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test Scores
- Required Minimum: 140 Quantitative; 146 Verbal Reasoning; Combined score of at least 297; Analytic Writing 3.5
- $50 non-refundable application fee
- International Students: $60 non-refundable application fee
- Completed Online Application
- Resume (optional)
- One official copy of transcripts from all accredited college or university attended since completing high school. UNC Alumni need not submit transcripts.
Tuition Rates below are for the 2011-2012 school year. These tables do not include eligible course fees that apply to certain courses.
2012-2013 Colorado Resident GraduateTuition/Fee Rates
| |
Tuition |
Student Activity Fee (Details) |
LEAF Fee (Details) |
Technology Fee Avg. (Details) |
Library Fee Avg. (Details) |
| Per Credit Hour |
$537.00 |
$49.50 |
$1.00 |
$9.51 |
$3.23 |
| Three Credit Hours |
$1611.00 |
$148.50 |
$3.00 |
$28.53 |
$9.69 |
| Nine Credit Hours |
$4833.00 |
$445.50 |
$9.00 |
$85.59 |
$29.07 |
*additional credit hours over 9 are charged at the per credit hour Rates
2012-2013 Non-Resident/International Graduate Tuition/Fee Rates
| |
Tuition |
Student Activity Fee (Details) |
LEAF Fee (Details) |
Technology Fee Avg. (Details) |
Library Fee Avg. (Details) |
| Per Credit Hour |
$1153.00 |
$49.50 |
$1.00 |
$9.51 |
$3.23 |
| Three Credit Hours |
$3459.00 |
$148.50 |
$3.00 |
$28.53 |
$9.69 |
| Nine Credit Hours |
$10,377.00 |
$445.50 |
$9.00 |
$85.59 |
$29.07 |
*additional credit hours over 9 are charged at the per credit hour Rates
2012-2013 Extended Studies/UNC Online Tuition/Fee Rates
| |
Tuition |
Course Fees |
| Per Credit Hour |
$495.00 |
Off-campus or online delivery options through UNC Extended Studies feature a flat per-credit tuition rate with no students fees. Certain courses may carry specific fees for additional services and materials. |
| Three Credit Hours |
$1485.00 |
| Nine Credit Hours |
$4455.00 |