The Fielding doctoral program is ideal for working professionals in K-12, higher education, nonprofit, and community-based organizations who are seeking to expand their skills, enhance their career opportunities and personal growth.
The program offers a unique blended education model, combining face-to-face and online learning ideal for adults balancing busy lives. Many of our students have work, family and community responsibilities, and seek a flexible and personalized approach to their education.
Fielding faculty are mentors and guide our students through their learning experience.
“I chose Fielding for my doctorate because I admired the quality of the professors and because I thrive in a self-paced learning environment. Plus, the model enriches the educational experience – there were some brilliant individuals in our learning group…Now I’m Dean of the School of Leadership and Professional Development at Mountain State University in West Virginia…” -William White, EdD
Faculty members are recognized experts in their fields and are attuned to student’s needs and their approach to learning. They recognize and honor individual learning styles and encourage students to
customize the curriculum to fit their own professional goals and educational needs.
At Fielding,
students choose from a variety of learning and communication methods: Internet seminars, teleconferences, electronic forums, and face-to-face meetings at local, regional and national interactive sessions. They also have regular private one-to-one discussions with their faculty mentor. We provide formal and informal opportunities to engage in collaborative learning as well as independent, self-directed learning. Fielding
students are encouraged to explore educational topics that excite their passion.
“While serving in the Peace Corps in Turkey, I was hired sight unseen by an inner city
high school in Camden, New Jersey. I loved the job so much I continued teaching in the NYC metro area for 16 years…As an independent learner, Fielding was a perfect fit. It allowed me to design my own course of study and to pursue areas of inquiry that other institutions might find too edgy. There’s really nothing else like Fielding”. -Sarah MacDougall, EdD
A Fielding doctorate gives you the opportunity to develop a practical and intellectual foundation for achieving your goals. Our graduates are lifelong learners who typically utilize action research to create change in their school, organization, or community.
“I always liked learning, but I never liked school until Fielding, where I found both academic excellence and social consciousness. I wanted to be around people who didn’t just talk liberal, but who were committed to making real, progressive change in the world. I was also attracted by Fielding’s sense of community”. -Diana Waters, EdD
The School of Educational Leadership & Change has a rich tapestry of social, ethnic, and cultural perspectives strongly grounded in the values of diversity, social justice, and social change. We are committed to serving urban and underserved communities.
For more information, please review the brochure below or contact one of our advisors at 805.898.4020.