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Essential Skills & Insights

The interdisciplinary curriculum is designed to help students apply behavior analysis principles across educational, clinical, organizational, and community settings.

• Behavior analysis and intervention strategies
• Leadership and organizational management
• Educational policy and community engagement
• Research design and program evaluation
• Ethical decision-making
• Data-informed leadership and practice

Flexible Doctoral Learning Experience

The EdD in Interdisciplinary Education is designed for working professionals seeking a flexible path to a doctoral degree.

Students benefit from:

• Online coursework
• Faculty mentorship
• Transfer-friendly policies
• Interdisciplinary customization
• Dissertation support throughout the program

The program welcomes applicants who are beginning their doctoral journey as well as students who are ABD (All But Dissertation) or have previously completed doctoral-level coursework.

Career Outlook

Graduates of the EdD in Interdisciplinary Education with a Behavior Analysis Emphasis are prepared for leadership, research, and advanced professional roles across educational, behavioral health, and human services settings.

Clinical Director

Median Salary: $98,000

Lead teams of behavior analysts and support professionals while overseeing service delivery, program quality, compliance, and organizational growth.

Postsecondary Educator

Median Salary: $84,380

Teach courses, mentor future professionals, and contribute to research and scholarship at colleges, universities, and professional training organizations.

Program Administrator

Median Salary: $102,610

Manage educational, behavioral health, or community-based programs through strategic planning, personnel management, and organizational leadership.

Salary figures reflect U.S. national medians from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2024)

Admissions Requirements

For admission to your accelerated online MBA degree, simply complete the 2 step application process. transcripts.

1. Students must be a certified in Behavioral Analysis from an accredited institution prior to admission.
2. Complete the online application by visiting   
3. Request official transcripts from your previous institution(s).

Prospective students with previous doctoral coursework or ABD status are encouraged to discuss transfer opportunities with an admissions counselor.

Curriculum Overview

The EdD in Interdisciplinary Education with a Behavior Analysis Emphasis is designed to help students build expertise across leadership, organizational management, research, and behavior analysis. Through a combination of core doctoral coursework, specialized emphasis courses, and dissertation research, students develop the knowledge and skills needed to advance their careers, contribute to their field, and drive meaningful change within their organizations and communities.

Community Engagement Coursework – 3 Credit Hours

Leadership Coursework – 3 Credit Hours

Organizational Management Coursework – 3 Credit Hours

Students explore the principles and practices of effective organizational leadership within educational and institutional settings. Coursework provides opportunities to develop skills in administration, governance, human resources, strategic planning, and organizational development while examining the challenges leaders face in schools, higher education, and other learning environments.

Students may choose coursework related to:

• Strategic Planning & Operations
• Educational Administration & Leadership
• Human Resource Management
• Organizational Governance
• School and District Administration
• Higher Education Management
• Strategic Planning & Operations

Decision Making, Ethics, or Law Coursework – 3 Credit Hours

Effective leaders must be prepared to make informed decisions while navigating legal, ethical, and organizational challenges. Students examine decision-making frameworks, educational law, policy, ethics, and data-driven leadership practices that support responsible and effective organizational management.

Students may choose coursework related to:

• Educational Law & Policy
• Ethical Leadership
• Administrative Decision-Making
• Data-Based Decision Making
• Higher Education Law
• Technology Ethics & Governance

Behavior Analysis Emphasis

The Behavior Analysis emphasis allows students to deepen their expertise in supporting individuals with diverse learning, behavioral, and developmental needs. Coursework focuses on evidence-based practices, intervention strategies, family engagement, communication development, and inclusive educational approaches that support positive outcomes across educational and community settings.

Students may explore topics such as:

• Behavior Management & Intervention
• Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Speech and Language Development
• Special Education & Inclusive Learning
• Family-Centered Practices
• Early Intervention Services
• Transition Planning & Support
• Counseling & Advocacy for Exceptional Learners

Students must be certified in Behavior Analysis from an accredited institution prior to admission. Students may transfer up to 18 credit hours of approved emphasis and research coursework.

Research Methods

The EdD in Interdisciplinary Education emphasizes the development of strong research and analytical skills that support evidence-based decision-making and scholarly inquiry. Students explore quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-methods research approaches while learning how to evaluate programs, analyze data, and conduct meaningful research within their professional field.

Areas of study include:

• Educational Research Design
• Quantitative and Qualitative Analysis
• Program Evaluation
• Research Ethics
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Scholarly Writing and Publication

This coursework prepares students to design, conduct, and communicate research that contributes to their profession and informs practice.