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Grand Canyon University strives to incorporate the Christian worldview into each program. This post-master's adult education program can prepare learners to approach education through biblical principles. Courses show graduates how to enact moral, ethical education practices that align with the Christian worldview while working in the classroom.
GCU's quantitative doctorate in adult education program allows learners in the program to engage in advanced quantitative research methodology. Learners are taught to develop a dissertation through the analysis of hard data and other quantitative approaches, giving them the tools to potentially position themselves for advancement in their field.
§ MOU-Alumni 2000 Doctoral-July2025: The Alumni Scholarship for Doctoral Programs is only valid for those applicants who submit a complete application and begin a Doctoral program in July 2025. This scholarship cannot be used in conjunction with any other GCU scholarship or awards and only applies to online and evening programs. Please speak to a university counselor for complete details.
In this program, professional educators are taught specialized skills in adult education that may help move them beyond the classroom and administration setting and drive innovation within adult education. Graduates of the EdD in Adult Education and Learning may have an opportunity to seek high-level positions in education at both the school and district levels.
For learners who wish to pursue education even further, GCU offers the opportunity for graduates of this program to transfer some of their credits to the Doctor of Education in Teaching and Learning degree. This doctorate-level degree is designed for professionals who are seeking positions at the administration level or above.
To learn more about time to completion and the dissertation process at GCU, visit our doctoral page.
Up to 9 doctoral credits
Credits: Fill out the Lopes Eval to find out what will transfer
Admission Requirements (Doctoral)
OR 2.5+ Unweighted GPA and
Admission requirements may differ based on degree level, program and modality, or transfer status. Some programs of study may require a higher GPA and/or other qualifying criteria for admission. Please review full admission and program requirements in the University Policy Handbook.
* Degree must be from an institutionally accredited school. Applicants with a GPA less than 3.4 may be accepted with specifications.
** Degree must be from an institutionally accredited school. Applicants with a GPA between 3.0 - 3.39 may be accepted with specifications. Applicants with a GPA below 3.0 will not be accepted.
Earning a quantitative EdD in Adult Education and Learning can prepare you to be an innovator in the field of adult education. This post-master’s program provides learners the opportunity to equip themselves with the knowledge and abilities to help improve student outcomes and create an effective learning environment for adult learners.
Every course within the program can prepare learners both to complete their dissertation and to apply what they have learned in the education setting. The program encourages learners to build upon their existing skills in education and grow them through the study of theory and their own original research.
Classes and coursework within the quantitative adult education doctorate program teach learners to:
Explore the history and philosophy of teaching and learning
Analyze current technology innovations that improve learning outcomes
Synthesize contemporary adult learning theory with a Christian worldview
Apply quantitative research principles in the design of ethical and original research
Evaluate how to fulfill the educational needs of adult learners
Pursue your calling in the education field. Earn your quantitative EdD in Teaching and Learning: Adult Learning from GCU.
