Moravian College

What you'll study

Curriculum centers on praxis: theory-informed inquiry carried out in the student’s own professional context. Key components described by the program include:

• Action-research cycles conducted in your workplace: plan, intervene, gather data, analyze, learn, and adjust.
• Small-cohort learning that co-designs inquiry questions, protocols, and themes.
• Intensive annual 10-day summer residencies for collaboration, dissertation workshopping, and immersive learning.
• Development of a dissertation of practice that produces locally rooted evidence, learning, and practical recommendations.

Entry requirements

The published text does not list specific admission criteria. The program is positioned for current leaders and practitioners in K–12, higher education, or workplace learning seeking doctoral-level preparation focused on system redesign and applied research.

Career prospects

The program is intended for leaders who will continue working in practice while they study. Typical roles the program targets include:

• Teachers and school leaders (principals, assistant principals, district leaders)
• Higher education administrators, faculty leaders, or deans
• Directors of learning, professional development, or organizational change
• Consultants or learning designers aiming to lead change from within organizations

Scholarships & funding angle

The source does not specify scholarships. Prospective applicants should explore institutional aid, employer sponsorship (common for practitioner-focused doctorates), federal student aid where eligible, and external fellowships or grants that support practitioner research. The published per-credit cost is $997; verify current rates and available funding with the program office.