Welcome to the Advanced Graduate and Doctoral Studies at Reinhardt University. Reinhardt University is a private institution of higher education affiliated with the United Methodist Church. The Main Campus is located in Waleska, Georgia on approximately 540 acres of land in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains. Ninety acres are developed to offer a rich living and learning experience to a coeducational student population. Reinhardt University is proud of its traditional emphasis on excellence in teaching, with small classes taught by scholars who act as mentors to their students.
At the advanced graduate and doctoral level, Reinhardt University continues this tradition with rigorous programs designed for working professionals seeking to deepen their expertise, advance their leadership, and contribute to their fields through scholarship and applied practice. All programs are delivered fully online, with asynchronous coursework and synchronous components for consultations, advisement, and final defenses conducted via Microsoft Teams.
In the Price School of Education, College of Humanities, Sciences and Technology, the Education Specialist (EdS) is an advanced graduate degree designed for education professionals who have completed a master's degree and seek specialized expertise beyond the master's level. The EdS is offered in two concentrations: Curriculum & Instruction and Educational Leadership.
Also housed in the Price School of Education, the Doctor of Education (EdD) prepares experienced education professionals for leadership, research, and applied practice at the highest level. The Doctor of Education is offered in four concentrations: General, Curriculum & Instruction, Education Leadership, and Organizational Leadership.
Housed in the McCamish School of Business and Professions, the Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) prepares experienced business professionals for advanced leadership, applied research, and strategic decision-making in complex organizational environments. The Doctor of Business Administration is offered with three specialization tracks: General Business, Organizational Leadership, and Healthcare Administration and Leadership.
Each program provides advanced knowledge of current literature, theory, and practice in its discipline. Students strengthen critical thinking, research, and communication skills to support professional growth and scholarly contribution.
Reinhardt University is ready to help you be successful from admission to graduation — when you will become a leader and scholar in your chosen discipline.