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Doctoral Degrees
UMass Global offers two practice-focused online doctorates designed for experienced professionals who want to lead change in organizations and communities. With flexible, 100% online coursework and a supportive cohort model with virtual immersions, both programs help you advance your education without pausing your career or personal commitments.
Transform Your Career and Your Community
UMass Global’s doctoral programs are designed for experienced professionals who want to solve real problems, lead growth, and drive measurable impact. The program allows students to develop research-informed, equity-aware solutions that create real-world change. Both the Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership and the Doctor of Social Work feature fully online coursework, a supportive cohort model, and close faculty mentorship so you can advance your education without putting your career or life on hold. Many Ed.D. students experience tangible career advancement while still enrolled, with 52% reporting a promotion or new position during the program (“Ed.D. Program Exit Survey,” 2017–2025), underscoring the immediate impact of this advanced degree.
Graduate Admission
Applying for a credential, master's, or doctoral degree program? Research the requirements for your program, fill out the online application and request your official transcripts.
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Programs Offered
Learn More about Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership
2 Yrs
100% Online
Educational Leadership
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership
Transform your leadership with UMass Global's Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership. AAQEP-accredited program completed in 2 years with embedded dissertation work.
Next Start Date:
May 4, 2026
Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership
2 Yrs
100% Online
Step up and take your place among the next generation of leaders with this Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership. Ultimately relevant in the workplace, this online Ed.D. features three yearly starts and a streamlined dissertation process.
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Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership
2 Yrs
100% Online
Transform your leadership with UMass Global's Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership. AAQEP-accredited program completed in 2 years with embedded dissertation work.
Degree Earned:
Doctorate
Transform your leadership with UMass Global's Ed.D. in Organizational Leadership. AAQEP-accredited program completed in 2 years with embedded dissertation work.
Degree Earned:
Doctorate
Learning Mode:
Online
Online
57
Credits
$1110/Credit
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Next Start Date
Summer I (May 4, 2026)
Next Start:
05/04/2026
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Next Start:
05/04/2026
Learn More about Doctorate of Social Work
Starts Aug 31
New Program
Social Work
Doctorate of Social Work
Become an expert and enhance your social work skills to more effectively lead at all levels of practice with a Doctor of Social Work degree.
Next Start Date:
Aug 31, 2026
Doctorate of Social Work
Starts Aug 31
New Program
Become an innovative leader in clinical practice, management, teaching, or administration with a Doctorate of Social Work. This UMass Global social work program emphasizes application of knowledge to real-world challenges, increasing your expertise and value.
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Doctorate of Social Work
Starts Aug 31
New Program
Become an expert and enhance your social work skills to more effectively lead at all levels of practice with a Doctor of Social Work degree.
Degree Earned:
Doctorate
Become an expert and enhance your social work skills to more effectively lead at all levels of practice with a Doctor of Social Work degree.
Degree Earned:
Doctorate
Learning Mode:
Online
Online
39
Credits
$1100/Credit
Help me estimate my cost
Next Start Date
Fall I (Aug 31, 2026)
Next Start:
08/31/2026
about Doctorate of Social Work
Next Start:
08/31/2026
Testimonials
I started the program because I knew I wanted to lead with a job that had more responsibility and would have more impact. I've reached my goal. Five years later, I am a Doctor of Education, a better leader and person and my school districts and students have benefited from my improved leadership.
Michelle H.
Organizational Leadership, Ed.D.
Both the faculty and staff members have been very supportive in every way, manifesting their core values in action. Students are accorded the same respect and dignity regardless of their cultural background, color, gender or religion.
Jacinta A
Nursing, DNP
Not all doctoral programs are alike. I loved the cohort model because I not only earned my doctorate I also gained lifelong friends and a network of professionals I can rely on. The Ed.D. program taught me to be confident and thoughtful in my leadership decisions.
Linda C.
Organizational Leadership, Ed.D.
WASC Senior College and University Commission
University of Massachusetts Global is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation
University of Massachusetts Global is a member in good standing of the Association for Advancing Quality in Educator Preparation (AAQEP), a national accrediting organization recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
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