Partner with a Proven Ed.D. Program Development Consultant

Doctoral Pathways Consulting partners with university leaders who are ready to:

• Launch a new Ed.D. program

• Redesign or modernize an existing Ed.D. program

• Improve enrollment, retention, and completion outcomes

• Align with accreditation expectations and strengthen documentation

• Implement a Dissertation in Practice model and strengthen practitioner impact

If your institution is seeking a strategic partner, rather than a generic curriculum service, this is the right place to start.

Our Consultation Process

We make it simple, executive-friendly, and efficient.

Step 1 — Submit an Inquiry (2 minutes)

Email us directly. A brief message is enough to begin.

Best for: Provosts, Deans, Graduate Directors, Program Chairs, Presidents

Step 2 — Executive Discovery Call (30 minutes)

We schedule a short call to understand your goals, constraints, and timeline.

We’ll discuss:

• Your current program status (new, existing, redesign)

• Enrollment and market positioning goals

• Dissertation structure (traditional vs. DiP)

• Accreditation expectations and documentation needs

• Delivery model (online, hybrid, executive cohort)

Step 3 — Diagnostic Review (Optional, but recommended)

If appropriate, we offer a short, low-risk diagnostic review of your program model and institutional context.

Deliverable: A written executive summary of opportunities, risks, and recommended pathway.

Step 4 — Proposal and Partnership Options

You receive a clear proposal with scope, timeline, deliverables, and investment options, all aligned to your institution’s goals.