PhD in Education (PhD)

Tuition fees are 12,546 USD per year.

The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Interprofessional Leadership program focuses on studying leadership from an interprofessional perspective. It prepares students to lead in complex, interconnected global environments by teaching them about boundary-spanning leadership, cross-functional strategies, and managing change. Graduates are prepared to lead in various interprofessional settings, including healthcare, education, business, and non-profits.

Study areas include IPE 301 - Interprofessional Education, EDD 798 - Foundations of Scholarly Writing, EDD 908 - Quantitative Research Methods, EDD 909 - Qualitative Research Methods, EDD 910 - Applied Research.

The programme totals about 52 credit hours. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 64% of applicants.

Clarkson College began in 1888 as Nebraska’s first school of nursing. It later established a new campus, expanded its program offerings and adopted a new name. Healthcare remains the central focus, with nine fields and twenty majors covering undergraduate and graduate study. Professional learning options include Basic Life Support, Medication and Nurse Aide courses, offered online or on campus throughout the year. The academic approach combines professional preparation with clinical experience. Faculty members include experienced educators and practicing clinicians, giving students the opportunity to learn from academic and healthcare perspectives. Students may begin contributing to their communities before graduation through their chosen field.

Located in Omaha, Nebraska, Clarkson College operates a close-knit campus with a new Welcome Center and services supporting study, campus involvement and career preparation. The college is an educational partner with Nebraska Medicine and has more than 10 partnerships supporting education and professional growth. Students can take part in campus services, online resources, events and activities beyond the classroom. International students are welcomed alongside undergraduate, graduate, transfer and adult learners. Programs are offered in campus-based and online formats. Financial aid resources include scholarships, grants, loans and payment plans. Healthcare remains central to the student experience, with clinical learning and professional preparation connected across the college’s academic pathways.