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School of Education Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability

School of Education Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability Degree

Graduate Degree

Inspiring Sustainable Action Through Learning

If you are interested in building socially, ecologically and economically sustainable communities and interested in transforming systems of teaching, learning and leadership, you are encouraged to apply for the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Sustainability program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.

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Why choose the Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability program at UW-Stevens Point?

The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Sustainability program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is online and designed for working professionals from interdisciplinary fields in sustainability. The program will prepare graduates to be educators and leaders who hold a passion for transforming systems of teaching and learning.

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Graduate Certificate

Equity and Inclusion in Education

The Graduate Certificate in Equity and Inclusion in Education consists of 12-credits of coursework as well as a train-the-trainer capstone experience (EDSU 790/EDSU 990). The course work explores systems, structures, policies, practices, and attitudes to create a more equitable and inclusive learning environment, culminating with an action-oriented project. This certificate is designed for students in the educational sustainability doctoral program that want a concentration in education for equity and inclusion.

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Meet our Students and Alumni

Students from a diverse academic and professional backgrounds make up the student body, in diverse processional arenas; you do not need a graduate degree in education. Please visit the current student bios to learn about the students interests and background that make up this transdisciplinary program!

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Inclusivity Scholarship

The Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability Inclusivity Scholarship is a tuition award for first-year educational sustainability doctoral students who are from a historically underserved background to promote socio-economic, cultural and racial diversity.

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Info Sessions

Ready to learn more about the Ed.D. program at UW-Stevens Point? Join us for an informational session (30-45 minutes). We will discuss program details including schedule, class formats and course focus.

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Ed.D. in the News and Social Media

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Our application guide outlines everything you need to do to submit your application.
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INFO SESSIONS

Attend an info session to be entered into a drawing to win a $1,000 scholarship toward first semester tuition!
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Courses

Find a program that is like no other in the world.
Curriculum
Two Ed.D. students at Schmeeckle Reserve.

Tuition

Tuition is the same for in-state and out-of-state students.
Tuition

Sustainability at Our Core

Students explore sustainability in one or more of our core principles:

Transformative Learning

Systems Thinking

Ecological Thought

Futures Thinking

Diversity and Social Justice

Ethical Action

Liz Potter-Nelson Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability
“The Ed.D. program was transformational in redefining my beliefs around, and actions towards creating sustainable and just educational systems.”
Liz Potter Nelson, Ed.D. ’20

Be an Agent of Change

This degree is a rigorous, timely and meaningful doctoral program that cultivates student achievement in your current or future career path towards sustainable change in education, environmental and business community endeavors. It is applicable to administration and leadership positions in K-12 schools, communities, business and higher education.
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Schedule

From your first in-person residency to courses and research, this sample timeline is based on the standard 6-credit enrollment per term.
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Dissertation Options

You’ll have five dissertation options to choose from, including monograph, toolkit, publication, arts or hybrid.
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Community of Learners

Connect with peers in your own cohort who have diverse backgrounds or other cohorts who share similar disciplinary interests.
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Global Affiliate Scholar Program

A global affiliate scholar is an expert in a sustainability, education or a related field. They support the Ed.D. by serving on dissertation committees and contributing to special speaker events or residency.
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Ed.D. by the Numbers

54
Credits
3
Years
6
Credits/Semester

Summer Residency

The Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability is an online, cohort-based program with an annual four-day required residency that serves as an orientation to the program (first year) and capstone colloquium/symposium experience (all subsequent years in the program). Doctoral students are required to attend the residency each year they are active in the program as part of their degree competency requirements. Our accreditation is approved with these residencies therefore, it is mandatory per accreditation guidelines that students meet these requirements. 2025 residency dates: International Residency (Costa Rica) June 15-22; UWSP Residency June 23-27.
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Receive assistance and guidance from faculty and staff

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Build a cohort community of practice

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Build cross-cohort communities of practice

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Network with affiliate scholars and practitioners

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Participate in various keynote and guest presentations

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Practice professionalism and scholarship

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Process at various stages of study from other cohorts

Ed.D. Residency in Costa Rica

International Residency Option

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Meet our Students and Alumni

Students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds make up the student body, in diverse processional arenas; you do not you do not need a graduate degree in education. Learn about the students’ interests and background that make up this transdisciplinary program!

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Student Resources

FAQs and Resources for Current and Future Students
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Scholarships

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Student Handbook

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Conference Registration Support

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Meet your Faculty and Staff

Our classes are developed by educators with focused industry, research and teaching experience. We are ready to prepare you to meet career needs.
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Erin Redman

Erin Redman

  • Director of Educational Sustainability
  • Associate Professor – Educational Sustainability
Ed.D. Dissertation Committee Members, Educational Sustainability, School of Education
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Yue Li

Yue Li

  • Assistant Professor – Educational Sustainability
  • College of Professional Studies Diversity Taskforce
CPS Diversity Task Force, Educational Sustainability, School of Education
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Cathy Scheder

Cathy Scheder

  • Assistant to the Dean for Graduate Programs and Outreach – College of Professional Studies
  • Associate Lecturer – Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability
  • Global Affiliate Scholar – Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability
  • Associate Lecturer – College of Natural Resources
  • College of Professional Studies Diversity Task Force
  • Graduate Council Chair
College of Natural Resources, College of Professional Studies, College of Professional Studies Dean’s Office, CPS Diversity Task Force, Ed.D. Global Affiliate Scholars, Educational Sustainability, MBA
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Rayvn Knipple

Rayvn Knipple

  • Graduate Programs Assistant – School of Education
  • CPS University Staff Common Council Representative
Ed.D. Support Staff, School of Education
715 346-2048
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Jess Gaffney Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability
“The Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability provided me the tools and knowledge needed to continue the important work of challenging the status quo, focus on creating a more sustainable world and improving educational systems.”
Jess Gaffney, Ed.D. ’20