Doctorate in
Global Education – EdD (Online)

Semester One: Summer, two-week residency and online (8 Credits)

• Theoretical Foundations I 
• Research Methods 1: Qualitative Approaches  
• Reflective Practice Doctoral Seminar 1

Semester Two: Fall, online (8 Credits)

• Theoretical Foundations II 
• Research Methods 2: Qualitative Approaches  
• Reflective Practice Doctoral Seminar 2

Semester Three: Spring, online (5-8 Credits)

• Research Methods 3: Introduction to Statistical Methods 
• Reflective Practice Doctoral Seminar 3 
• Elective  

Semester Four: Summer, two-week residency and online (5-8 Credits)

• Comprehensive Exam
• Research Methods 4: Qualitative or Quantitative Data Analysis 
• Reflective Practice Doctoral Seminar 4 
• Elective

Semester Five: Fall, online (3-6 Credits)

• Reflective Practice Doctoral Seminar 5
• Elective
• Dissertation Proposal and IRB Application Preparation

Semester Six: Spring, online (4-7 Credits)

• Reflective Practice Doctoral Seminar 6 
• Dissertation Proposal Defense and IRB Approval
• Data Collection  
• Elective 

Semester Seven: Summer, online (5 Credits)

• Reflective Practice Doctoral Seminar 7 
• Data Collection 
• Dissertation Writing

Semester Eight: Fall, online (5 Credits)

• Reflective Practice Doctoral Seminar 8 
• Dissertation Writing

Semester Nine: Spring, online and graduation (5 Credits)

• Reflective Practice Doctoral Seminar 9
• Dissertation Writing and Defense
• Graduation

Outside of the two 10-day residences, courses are remote and asynchronous. Professors record lectures that are shared on Canvas, post readings, and create a forum for students to discuss readings and other media related to the weekly topic. While there is not an expectation for students to log in on a specific day or time to review course content, there will be deadlines throughout the semester for the completion of discussion posts and other assignments.

Professors hold weekly, virtual, synchronous office hours to address questions from the cohort. Synchronous cohort meetings are held monthly to facilitate discussion among students, check in, address questions, and share updates and resources.

Students must take 12 credits of elective course work to complete this degree. Elective credits can be fulfilled by two means: transferring applicable prior graduate credits earned at an accredited institution or completing advisor approved electives offered in – master’s or doctoral programs.

Transfer credits will be reviewed during the first summer residency with your primary advisor. Those with applicable credits may be able to reduce the overall credit requirement from 60 to 48, reducing the overall program cost as well.

We strive to create a diverse and experienced student body to enhance the learning experience both within and outside the classroom. 

To be considered for admission into SIT’s Doctorate in Global Education, an applicant must meet the following criteria: 

• Master’s degree or an equivalent from an accredited university  
• Strong academic writing and scholarly potential, as evidenced by a statement of purpose  
• Demonstrated English language ability (see details below) 
• Intercultural and professional experience
• Demonstrated ability to use experience as a source of learning  
• Selected applicants are required to interview with program faculty 
• Students admitted without prior completion of a graduate-level research methods course are strongly encouraged to take an introductory research methods course (qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-methods) at the graduate level to prepare for the advanced research required in the EdD program. Alternatively, they may pursue self-study before the program begins, in consultation with the program chair.

All applicants must submit:

• Graduate admission application and application fee
• Official transcripts
• Statement of purpose
• Three letters of recommendation
• 20-30 page writing sample
• Excerpt from a master’s thesis, term paper, literature review, publication or similar quality work
• Can be multiple writings but must be individual work (not group work)
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)

Additional Application Information
The statement of purpose should not exceed 3-5 pages and should demonstrate the following: your interest in the EdD in Global Education at SIT; how your prior academic and/or professional experience have prepared you to undertake doctoral studies; your research topic and research question(s), as well as their significance to the field of comparative and international education; and how completion of the degree will support long-term professional goals.
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Our admissions staff work one-on-one with every applicant to facilitate a highly informed and multidimensional admissions experience. Selected applicants will be invited to an interview with SIT faculty during the application process before final admission decisions are made.

As applicants become familiar with the attributes of an SIT education—grounded in the experiential learning model and focused on social justice and leadership skills in intercultural environments—they determine for themselves how SIT can help them meet their educational and career objectives.

Applicants whose first language is not English or who did not graduate from an English-speaking institution must demonstrate English language proficiency by submitting official test scores for one of the following:

Test Required Minimum Score

• Duolingo English Test 130
• ILETS (Academic) 7.0
• PTE (Academic) 68
• TOEFL: SIT’s code is 3788 100 on the internet-based iBT

These scores are considered the minimum proficiency needed to undertake graduate-level work. Scores must be dated within two years of the start date of your academic program at SIT.