WORCESTER—Clark University has announced the launch of a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program in transformative education, a low-residency doctoral degree designed for working professionals in education, nonprofit, and leadership roles.
Set to begin in fall 2025, the program offers in-person classes every other weekend, allowing students to maintain full-time employment while pursuing advanced study. According to the university, the Ed.D. aims to prepare educators and leaders to effect change in their communities and institutions.
“This program is designed to support practitioners to think creatively and innovatively about the challenges our society faces,” said Professor Eric DeMeulenaere, who serves as program director. “Our world is facing existential threats in several areas, and in order to equip ourselves to address those challenges, we need to transform our educational practices and create an environment where students can have more powerful, transformative learning experiences.”
Led by faculty in Clark’s Education Department, the curriculum covers topics such as educational leadership, school change, community engagement, multilingual literacy, activist scholarship, and the role of education in driving social transformation.
Applicants must hold a master’s degree in education or a related field. The university noted that a limited number of scholarships and teaching assistantships will be available. The priority application deadline is June 1, 2025.
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