School of Education
Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability Degree
Graduate Degree
Inspiring Sustainable Action Through Learning
If you are interested in building socially, ecologically and economically sustainable communities and interested in transforming systems of teaching, learning and leadership, you are encouraged to apply for the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Sustainability program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point.
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Why choose the Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability program at UW-Stevens Point?
The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Sustainability program at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is online and designed for working professionals from interdisciplinary fields in sustainability. The program will prepare graduates to be educators and leaders who hold a passion for transforming systems of teaching and learning.
Graduate Certificate
Equity and Inclusion in Education
The Graduate Certificate in Equity and Inclusion in Education consists of 12-credits of coursework as well as a train-the-trainer capstone experience (EDSU 790/EDSU 990). The course work explores systems, structures, policies, practices, and attitudes to create a more equitable and inclusive learning environment, culminating with an action-oriented project. This certificate is designed for students in the educational sustainability doctoral program that want a concentration in education for equity and inclusion.
Educational Sustainability
Meet our Students and Alumni
Students from a diverse academic and professional backgrounds make up the student body, in diverse processional arenas; you do not need a graduate degree in education. Please visit the current student bios to learn about the students interests and background that make up this transdisciplinary program!
Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability
Inclusivity Scholarship
The Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability Inclusivity Scholarship is a tuition award for first-year educational sustainability doctoral students who are from a historically underserved background to promote socio-economic, cultural and racial diversity.
Educational Sustainability
Info Sessions
Ready to learn more about the Ed.D. program at UW-Stevens Point? Join us for an informational session (30-45 minutes). We will discuss program details including schedule, class formats and course focus.
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Ed.D. in the News and Social Media
Catch up on the latest news from the Ed.D. program and get an insight from our students in their blogs.
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Important Dates
Cohort 9 will start at the end of May 2025.
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Our application guide outlines everything you need to do to submit your application.
Application Process
INFO SESSIONS
Attend an info session to be entered into a drawing to win a $1,000 scholarship toward first semester tuition!
Info Sessions
Courses
Find a program that is like no other in the world.
Curriculum
Tuition
Tuition is the same for in-state and out-of-state students.
Tuition
Sustainability at Our Core
Students explore sustainability in one or more of our core principles:
Diversity and Social Justice
“The Ed.D. program was transformational in redefining my beliefs around, and actions towards creating sustainable and just educational systems.”
Liz Potter Nelson, Ed.D. ’20
Be an Agent of Change
This degree is a rigorous, timely and meaningful doctoral program that cultivates student achievement in your current or future career path towards sustainable change in education, environmental and business community endeavors. It is applicable to administration and leadership positions in K-12 schools, communities, business and higher education.
Schedule
From your first in-person residency to courses and research, this sample timeline is based on the standard 6-credit enrollment per term.
Dissertation Options
You’ll have five dissertation options to choose from, including monograph, toolkit, publication, arts or hybrid.
Community of Learners
Connect with peers in your own cohort who have diverse backgrounds or other cohorts who share similar disciplinary interests.
Global Affiliate Scholar Program
A global affiliate scholar is an expert in a sustainability, education or a related field. They support the Ed.D. by serving on dissertation committees and contributing to special speaker events or residency.
Summer Residency
The Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability is an online, cohort-based program with an annual four-day required residency that serves as an orientation to the program (first year) and capstone colloquium/symposium experience (all subsequent years in the program). Doctoral students are required to attend the residency each year they are active in the program as part of their degree competency requirements. Our accreditation is approved with these residencies therefore, it is mandatory per accreditation guidelines that students meet these requirements. 2025 residency dates: International Residency (Costa Rica) June 15-22; UWSP Residency June 23-27.
Receive assistance and guidance from faculty and staff
Build a cohort community of practice
Build cross-cohort communities of practice
Network with affiliate scholars and practitioners
Participate in various keynote and guest presentations
Practice professionalism and scholarship
Process at various stages of study from other cohorts
Meet our Students and Alumni
Students from diverse academic and professional backgrounds make up the student body, in diverse processional arenas; you do not you do not need a graduate degree in education. Learn about the students’ interests and background that make up this transdisciplinary program!
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Meet your Faculty and Staff
Our classes are developed by educators with focused industry, research and teaching experience. We are ready to prepare you to meet career needs.
Erin Redman
- Director of Educational Sustainability
- Associate Professor – Educational Sustainability
Ed.D. Dissertation Committee Members, Educational Sustainability, School of Education
Yue Li
- Assistant Professor – Educational Sustainability
- College of Professional Studies Diversity Taskforce
CPS Diversity Task Force, Educational Sustainability, School of Education
Cathy Scheder
- Assistant to the Dean for Graduate Programs and Outreach – College of Professional Studies
- Associate Lecturer – Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability
- Associate Lecturer – College of Natural Resources
- College of Professional Studies Diversity Task Force
- Graduate Council Chair
College of Natural Resources, College of Professional Studies, College of Professional Studies Dean’s Office, CPS Diversity Task Force, Educational Sustainability
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Rayvn Knipple
- Graduate Programs Assistant – School of Education
- CPS University Staff Common Council Representative
Ed.D. Support Staff, School of Education
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“The Ed.D. in Educational Sustainability provided me the tools and knowledge needed to continue the important work of challenging the status quo, focus on creating a more sustainable world and improving educational systems.”
Jess Gaffney, Ed.D. ’20
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