At St. Bonaventure University, the Doctor of Education dissertation is not simply a final requirement—it is the centerpiece of your doctoral journey. Designed with working professionals in mind, our dissertation process emphasizes practical impact, scholarly exploration, and individualized faculty mentorship.

When you reach this stage, you will draw on everything you’ve learned in the program to identify, study, and address a problem of practice within your professional setting. Whether your passion is improving instructional practices, shaping policy, or testing theories of leadership, you will find a pathway that aligns with your career goals.