School of Education

EdD in Learning and Organizational Change | Online

Become a Changemaker

The key skill that all leaders share? The ability to inspire positive change. Grounded in the principles of teaching and learning, our proven EdD in Learning & Organizational Change online doctoral program empowers students to lead change in many organizations, from schools to businesses to non-profits and beyond.

Our Award-Winning Program

Give yourself the best opportunity to solve difficult challenges and usher systemic change into your workplace with our nationally recognized, award-winning program.

The Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) Program of the Year Award 2022

Our online EdD received the Carnegie Project (CPED) Program of the Year Award, recognizing our innovation, diversity of faculty and students, and appeal to students across a breadth of industries beyond traditional fields of education.


The Princeton Review Best Online Doctor of Education Programs 2024

The Princeton Review listed the online EdD in Learning and Organizational Change as a Featured Program for the Best Online Doctor of Education Programs for 2024 for our dedication to flexible, affordable, and rigorous online learning.

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We are the only program in the country offering a program-specific Research and Writing Development Center that provides doctoral students guidance while preparing dissertations, publications, and grant applications.

Designed with Intention

Every aspect of our program was thoughtfully created to help you succeed professionally and personally. Whether you're leading organizational change at a government agency, non-profit organization, private corporation, or K-12 education institution, you'll carry Baylor values with every decision you make.

  • We WELCOME you into the Baylor family
  • We CONNECT you with a caring support system
  • We INVITE you to embrace our program's values
  • We PREPARE you with real-world skills
  • We EMPOWER you to drive change in your workplace

The curriculum consists of:

  • Learning Foundations Courses
  • Organizational Change Courses
  • Research Methods Courses
  • Problem of Practice Dissertation
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Program Details

What to Expect from our EdD Online Experience:

Weekly Live Online Classes

Apart from the virtual nature of our classes, there are few - if any - differences between our online and in-person learning experiences.  You will gain expert knowledge from faculty who encourage insightful discussions and learn alongside a diverse group of peer who can broaden perspectives and challenge conventional thinking. 

On-Campus Immersions

During two immersion experiences held on Baylor University's campus in Waco, Texas, you will meet your EdD faculty, staff, and peers in person. the immersions are packed with invaluable experiences and opportunities to collaborate on research and coursework, preparing you for the next steps in your educational journey.

Problem of Practice (PoP) Dissertation

The Problem of Practice Dissertation gives you the opportunity to investigate problems in your own profession, research and propose solutions, and lead change efforts in your local organizations and industries.  Additionally, it helps your develop the skills that drive measurable outcomes and report data-driven results to both practitioner and academic audiences.

Published Research

A Baylor EdD stands as a beacon of transformation leadership, blending rigorous research with a passionate commitment to effecting tangible change in communities, organizations, and industries.  What sets this program apart is its unwavering focus on real-world impact, where theory meets practice, and innovation thrives, evidenced by both student and faculty publishing extensively.

Careers to Consider

With a Baylor EdD in hand, you will thrive in industries within and outside of academic environments, including government, private corporations, nonprofit and community organizations, or university systems.

  • Policy analyst
  • Chief Learning Officer
  • Education Administrator
  • Training and Development Manager
  • Non-profit Director
  • Corporate Trainer
  • Director of Development
  • Human Resources Director
  • Education Consultant

As a student in the EdD in Learning and Organizational Change program, you will embark on a transformative journey where rigorous academics and meaningful connections propel you toward unparalleled scholarly achievement." 
 

Dr. Laila Y. Sanguras
Program Director, EdD in Learning & Organizational Change

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