Educational Sustainability (EdD)

Polly Manske, Director of Advanced Education Programs
School of Education Office of Graduate Studies & Professional Development
Office: Room 474, College of Professional Studies Building
Phone: 715-346-2354
Email: soegrad@uwsp.edu
Web: www.uwsp.edu/education/Pages/Graduate/

Erin N. Redman, Director of Educational Sustainability Programs
School of Education Office of Graduate Studies & Professional Development
Office: Room 438, College of Professional Studies Building
Email: soegrad@uwsp.edu
Web: https://www.uwsp.edu/eddsustainability

Amber Garbe, Director of Language and Literacy Programs
School of Education Office of Graduate Studies & Professional Development
Office: Room 462, College of Professional Studies Building
Email: amber.garbe@uwsp.edu
Web: https://www.uwsp.edu/programs/degree/ed-d-in-language-and-literacy/

Breanna Cychosz, Undergraduate and Graduate Advising
Office: Room 468, College of Professional Studies Building
Phone: 715-346-2040
Email: bcychosz@uwsp.edu

Karla Landwer, Undergraduate and Graduate Advising
Office: Room 462, College of Professional Studies Building
Phone: 715-346-2040
Email: klandwer@uwsp.edu 

The Doctorate in Educational Sustainability (EdD) at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point program is 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. The curriculum is intended to provide students the opportunity to actively engage in coursework, research, and professional practice in the field of sustainability.

Program Features

• 54-credits, three-year program

• Online with limited residency requirement

• Cohort-based learning environment

• Global affiliate scholar program

Curriculum Design

The curriculum is designed around six core principles:

1. Transformative Learning

2. Systems Thinking

3. Futures Thinking

4. Ecological Thought

5. Ethical Action

6. Diversity and Social Justice

Residency Requirement and Expectations

The EdD in Educational Sustainability is a low-residency (4-5 days), cohort-based learning program. Residency is required for each year you are enrolled in the program. Our accreditation is approved with these residencies; therefore, it is mandatory per accreditation guidelines that students meet these requirements.

Residency Learning Objectives

The overarching objectives of the residency:

1. To meet and receive assistance and guidance from faculty and staff

2. Build a cohort community of practice

3. Build cross-cohort communities of practice

4. Network with affiliate scholars and practitioners

5. Participate in various keynote and guest presentations

6. practice professionalism and scholarship

Residency Learning Outcomes

1. Learn about interdisciplinary educational sustainability

2. Subject matter knowledge related to upcoming course work

3. Gain an appreciation for diverse perspectives related to educational sustainability

4. Learn about the doctoral process at various stages of study from other cohorts

Program Enrollment

A new cohort for the EdD in Educational Sustainability is enrolled and launched each summer. Applications for summer cohorts are accepted beginning August 1 of each admissions year. Priority review of applications begins the second week in January of the cohort launch year. Applications received after that date will be reviewed if there are enrollment openings in the current cohort by April 15 of the cohort launch year, with applications accepted until the cohort is full. If you apply to the program following this deadline, your application will be placed into the subsequent cohort year for consideration.

Graduation (graduation credit check)

You may apply to graduate the semester before you expect to defend your dissertation through the Office of the Registrar. Prior to applying to graduate, you are required to complete and have approved study plan completion forms and credit check by the School of Education Office of Graduate Studies and Professional Development.

Note: There is no ceremony in August; however, you may request to participate in the May or the December ceremony.