Dissertation Guidance and Support
The applied research dissertation is a hallmark of the online Doctor of Education (EdD) program at Clarkson College. Research topics are often related to the student’s professional experiences and roles. Dissertations often involve interests in areas such as leadership, health care, health care education, higher education, and organizational behavior.
The dissertation process is embedded in the curriculum. This format provides structure, accountability, and built-in faculty guidance during each phase. A completed dissertation may serve as a launch pad for future research, publications, presentations, and professional involvement. Regardless of one’s profession as an educator, practitioner, researcher, or administrator, the dissertation is a lifelong source of personal pride, achievement, scholarship, and professional advancement.
In-demand Leaders for a Complex World
Clarkson College is one of just three institutions in the country that offer the EdD in Interprofessional Leadership. "Interprofessional" refers to the collaborative relationships that exist in a team setting. Interprofessional leaders are in demand as our world becomes more complex and interconnected on a global scale. Studies in this area cover leadership that focuses on cross-functional alliances and strategies for leading during times of changes and disruption. Graduates are prepared to lead in interprofessional settings. This includes healthcare, education, business, non-profits, and community organizations. Prepare to make a difference and enroll now.
