Transformative Action in Education - EdD

Be a force for positive change.Positive, sustained, authentic change comes from practitioners prepared to think critically about the systems in which they operate. Whether you’re an educator or a community organizer, or you work in the nonprofit world, earning a Doctor of Education in Transformative Action in Education (TAE) from the University of the Pacific will help you strengthen your capacity to create change in schools and other social systems.Our 56-credit Doctor of Education for transformative change is built on the tenets of transformative leadership — beginning with self-reflection to help you better understand your role in fostering transformative change. Your self-exploration will then transform into actionable insights to improve the role of systems in transformative change throughout the country and the world.Lead the movement for transformative change in the classroom.Education and transformative leadership know no boundaries. That’s why we intentionally recruit students from a variety of sectors (K–12 education, higher education, community-based organizations and nonprofits). Through project-focused courses, you’ll master and apply the methods and theories needed to disrupt these systems and begin changing them from the inside out. With a Doctor of Education degree for transformative change from Pacific, you can create equitable, inclusive and justice-oriented programs and classes that can positively impact your community.Earn an Accessible EdD in Educational Transformative ActionWe believe that creating a more just and equal society begins with creating an equitable EdD program. That’s why we address two of the biggest obstacles to higher education: time and price. Our hybrid course format lets you work full-time while you earn your EdD in Education. Also, any student enrolled in one of Benerd’s graduate programs automatically receives a 31 percent discount on tuition. That’s in addition to possible scholarships you can apply for.Individualize Your Learning ExperienceWhen you study transformative leadership at Pacific, you’ll join our engaged and caring community of learners. Students join as a cohort in fall and progress through the same courses together to foster a sense of community and collaboration. Our hybrid course format lets you take synchronous courses online during the week and meet once a month in person for extended class time and opportunities to connect with your peers, both with and across cohorts.Work with Experienced FacultyThanks to the small size of our cohorts, you’ll have many opportunities to work closely with faculty mentors who have decades of experience as educators and leaders who don’t just talk about the work that needs to be done, but are actively engaged in the work. Our faculty have been school and district leaders. They’ve founded nonprofit organizations — and they work in a variety of leadership capacities throughout multiple industries.