Online Doctor of Education (EdD) Programs in Indiana

There is currently only one school in Indiana where students can pursue a Doctor of Education degree online. Indiana University in Bloomington offers two online EdD programs for students to choose from: a Doctor of Education in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education, and a Doctor of Education in Instructional Systems Technology. Both degrees are delivered almost entirely online, with only one required visit to campus.

Indiana University is a nonprofit institution, regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Its School of Education is also accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Schools in Indiana with Online EdD Programs

As mentioned above, Indiana University (IU) has two Doctor of Education programs available for online study, both offered by their School of Education and IU Online. The first is an EdD in Literacy, Culture, and Language Education, designed for literacy and language practitioners looking to pursue top leadership roles in the field. The 60-credit program focuses on advanced topics and skills related to the development and implementation of language and literacy programs and curriculum. Along with courses related to their major and capstone dissertation, students get to choose a number of electives and even formulate a minor to further specialize their studies. While the majority of this coursework takes place online, students are required to attend at least one conference led by the Literacy, Culture, and Language Education department on the Bloomington campus.

The second Doctor of Education program offered online by Indiana University is an EdD in Instructional Systems Technology (IST). This degree helps prepare students for management or leadership roles involving instructional and performance technology. Students learn how to apply research data to build or improve educational processes and products, as well as effectively analyze the needs of their target audience and measure program outcomes. As with the Literacy, Culture, and Language Education program, this EdD requires a total of 60 credit hours, which includes a choice of electives and nine-credit minor. Most of these degree requirements can be complete online; however, students must attend one IST Conference on the Bloomington campus during their first year in the program.

For students interested in additional specialization options, including Higher Education Administration, K-12 Leadership, or Special Education, many out-of-state schools offer online EdD programs that accept students from Indiana. While some of these require limited campus visits, there are some programs with fully online instruction and no in-person requirements. Check out our Online EdD Program Specializations page to browse online programs by degree concentration.

Online EdD Programs in Indiana

Below is a list of Doctor of Education programs offered online by Indiana University. To learn more about either EdD, click on the corresponding link to visit the school’s website.