Your Pathway to Advanced Educational Leadership

The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) programs at American College of Education (ACE) are affordable, flexible and high-quality pathways to becoming a leader who makes a difference in education.

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to $1 ROI

For every $1 ACE students invest in their education, they receive $19.20 in higher future earnings.¹

Why Complete an Ed.D. at ACE?

Leaders who want to extend their impact are well-suited for an Ed.D. at ACE. You’ll gain higher levels of leadership skills to spearhead strategic operations and other high-impact initiatives with evidence-based approaches and confidence. ACE offers Ed.D. programs for under $25,000 in education, leadership, healthcare and nursing. Plus, you can do it on your time and at an affordable cost without sacrificing quality.

Choose the Ed.D. That Fits Your Goals

Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction ^*

The Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction provides an in-depth approach to research-based curriculum development and instructional methods for a wide range of educational fields. The degree emphasizes the use of theoretical foundations and current real-world practices to support the development of relevant curricula to meet the needs of various populations of learners. Students completing the Ed.D. will gain experience as scholar-practitioners with the necessary skills to utilize innovative curriculum and instruction methods relevant to current educational needs in various professional settings. The focus of study allows students to select an additional concentration, which will support their professional goals and combine the curriculum and instruction content into a specialized area. Students will engage in scholarly research throughout the coursework to support their final dissertation.

The Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction is designed to help you advance your understanding of a wide range of curriculum development and instructional methods that can improve teaching and learning in diverse educational settings. The program is especially useful if you want to advance your career in higher education at the college or university level, pre-K-12 public or charter school systems, or other educational organizations. You can complete the program in as little as three years through a tailored approach to the dissertation process.

Total Cost

$24,810

Next Start Date

April 13, 2026

Completion Time

36 months ^**

Semester Credits

64

Ed.D. in Literacy ^*

Ed.D. in Early Childhood Education ^*

Ed.D. in Instructional Technology ^*

Ed.D. in Leadership ^*

Ed.D. in Nursing Education ^*

Ed.D. in Public Health Education ^*

Ed.D. in Second Language Instruction ^*

Ed.D. in Special Education ^*

A Degree You Can Count On

ACE is – and always has been – accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Cary Holman

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership

“My ultimate vision has always been to earn an Ed.D. Due to costs of different programs, I couldn’t pursue one. However, my life changed in March 2018 when I saw the light of opportunity. While attending a conference in Orlando, my attention was captured by the ACE display table. From that moment, I quickly realized my vision was finally about to come to fruition. I truly believe obtaining my Ed.D. at ACE allowed me greater opportunities for advancements. I’ve had the honor and privilege to teach graduate courses at Middle Tennessee State University and ultimately become the director of schools in Franklin County.”

Marita Sussman

Marita Sussman

Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction

“As a special education teacher, the curriculum and instruction program with a focus on special education has been truly remarkable. The curriculum is meticulously designed to equip educators like myself with the latest strategies, techniques, and best practices specific to the field of special education. Choosing ACE was a no brainer.”

Larissa Mireles

Larissa Mireles

Ed.D. in Instructional Technology

“Obtaining my educational doctorate in instructional technology with an emphasis in instructional leadership helped me grow as an educational leader in many ways. I learned better ways to organize my studying, assignments and learning style to focus during sessions. I also learned, as a servant leader, how impactful leaders are to organizations. One final way I grew from the program is it helped me build more confidence in myself and learn better ways to set boundaries to help achieve my goals.”

¹Source: Lightcast Study

^*All values shown are an estimated value of the cost of tuition and fees. Actual amounts may vary depending on the number of transfer credits applied to the selected program hours, the pace and satisfactory completion of the selected program, the receipt of scholarship or grant amounts, or adjustments to tuition or fees as described in the Catalog Right to Modify Tuition section. State sales and use tax will apply where required by law.

^**This is the estimated time to completion. Actual completion time may vary depending on the number of transfer credits applied, availability of courses, a satisfactory pace, multiple course requests, successful course completion and meeting dissertation milestones as required.

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