What is a Doctor of Education (or EdD)? Have you ever considered your own pathway in Education to become an EdD?  How hard is it to earn and what is the CBE program like? 

South College podcast, host Kathleen Stockham explores the Doctor of Education (EdD) program at South College, featuring insights from alumni Dr. Frazier Smith. The episode delves into the benefits of Competency-Based Education (CBE), the flexibility of the EdD program, and personal experiences from Dr. Smith's journey through the program.

Keywords

Doctor of Education, EdD, Competency-Based Education, CBE, South College, Frazier Smith, educational leadership, instructional design, dissertation, higher education

Takeaways

• The EdD program at South College offers a flexible, self-paced learning experience through Competency-Based Education (CBE).
• CBE allows students to progress at their own pace, focusing on areas where they need more study and moving quickly through familiar topics.
• The program includes one-to-one mentoring, creating a supportive community for students.
• Students can choose between a capstone or a dissertation to complete their doctoral degree.
• Dr. Frazier Smith shares his journey and the challenges he faced during his dissertation process.
• The EdD program prepares students for leadership roles in education, with specializations in areas like adult learning, higher education, and instructional design.
• Dr. Smith emphasizes the importance of building relationships with instructors and peers during the program.
• The program's subscription-based tuition structure offers financial flexibility for students.
• Dr. Smith's dissertation focused on aligning community college IT programs with industry needs in Charlotte, NC.
• The episode highlights the value of taking time to fully engage with the program rather than rushing through it.

Takeaways

• Navigating the EdD Journey: Insights from Dr. Frazier Smith
• Unlocking Educational Leadership with South College's EdD Program
• The Power of CBE: A Deep Dive into South College's EdD
• From IT to EdD: Dr. Frazier Smith's Educational Path
• Mastering Education: The EdD Experience at South College
• Building Educational Leaders: The South College EdD Advantage
• Dr. Frazier Smith on the Challenges and Triumphs of the EdD
• Competency-Based Education: Transforming the EdD Experience
• The EdD Journey: Balancing Flexibility and Rigor
• South College's EdD: A Pathway to Educational Excellence

Sound bites

CBE is self-paced and flexible. One-to-one mentoring is key. 

Choose capstone or dissertation. 

Dr. Smith's journey was challenging. 

Build relationships with instructors. 

Focus on areas needing more study. 

Subscription-based tuition offers flexibility. 

Aligning IT programs with industry needs. 

Take time to engage fully. 

Leadership roles in education await.

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