Advanced graduate and doctoral programs at Reinhardt University include graduate-level coursework and, where applicable, a culminating applied research sequence that demonstrates mastery of and independent thinking about the subject area beyond the coursework. See the chart that follows:
Reinhardt Advanced Graduate and Doctoral Academic Program Lengths
Academic Degree | Semester Credit Hours of Graduate-Level Coursework | Capstone / Applied Research Sequence | Total Semester Credit Hours Required |
|---|---|---|---|
Education Specialist (EdS) | 30 | None | 30 |
Doctor of Education (EdD) | 39 | 15 credit hours (EDU 887-890) | 54 |
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) | 39 | 15 credit hours (DBA 887-890) | 54 |
Time Limit for Degree
Program | Maximum Time to Degree |
|---|---|
Education Specialist (EdS) | 5 years from the date of first enrollment |
Doctor of Education (EdD) | 7 years from the date of first enrollment |
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) | 7 years from the date of first enrollment |
Students who do not complete all degree requirements within the applicable maximum time limit will be administratively withdrawn from the program. Approved Leaves of Absence pause the time-to-degree clock for the duration of the approved leave. See Leave of Absence below.
Expected Completion Timelines
Reinhardt University's doctoral and advanced graduate programs are designed for working professionals and delivered entirely online with asynchronous coursework, allowing students to balance their studies with professional and personal commitments.
Standard, full-time enrollment is 6 credit hours per semester (fall, spring, and summer).
Education Specialist (EdS) — 30 Credit Hours
Enrollment Pattern | Credit Load | Semesters | Expected Completion |
|---|---|---|---|
Full-Time | 6 cr/semester | 5 semesters | ~2 years |
The EdS does not include a capstone sequence. Students demonstrate mastery through coursework performance across all program components.
Doctor of Education (EdD) — 54 Credit Hours
Enrollment Pattern | Phase | Credit Load | Semesters | Expected Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full-Time | Pre-Capstone (39 cr) | 6 cr/semester | 7 semesters | — |
| Capstone (15 cr) | 5 cr/semester | 3 semesters | ~3 years + 1 semester |
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) — 54 Credit Hours
Enrollment Pattern | Phase | Credit Load | Semesters | Expected Completion |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Full-Time | Pre-Capstone (39 cr) | 6 cr/semester | 7 semesters | — |
| Capstone (15 cr) | 5 cr/semester | 3 semesters | ~3 years + 1 semester |
All programs are delivered fully online.