Educational Leadership, Ed.D.
Program Description
The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership program is dedicated to developing the next generation of educational leaders. The program offers dedicated coursework and practicums in K-12 education, higher education, and research methods, allowing students to hone their expertise as both researchers and practitioners. For their dissertation studies, students can choose between a focus on K-12 or higher and postsecondary education.
The Ed.D. program is designed to provide a rich learning environment which supports students' growth. The doctoral program prepares educational leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively lead across all sectors of education.
Doctoral Courses
Foundations 18
| EDL 6001 | POLITICAL POLICY ANALYSIS | 3 |
| EDL 6002 | LEGAL AND POLICY ISSUES IN EDUCATION | 3 |
| EDL 6005 | ORGANIZATIONAL THEORY AND CHANGE | 3 |
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| EDL 6101 | PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION AND NEGOTIATIONS | 3 |
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| Higher Education Track | |
| EDL 6106 | ORGANIZATION AND LEADERSHIP IN HIGHER EDUCATION | 3 |
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| K-12 Educational Leadership Track | |
| EDL 6102 | EDUCATIONAL FINANCE AND RESOURCE ALLOCATION | 3 |
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| EDL 6007 | LITERATURE OF EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP | 3 |
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| EDL 6103 | PROGRAM ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION | 3 |
K-12 Educational Leadership Track: Complete EDL 6001, EDL 6002, EDL 6005, EDL 6101, EDL 6102, and EDL 6103.
Higher Education Track: Complete EDL 6001, EDL 6002, EDL 6005, EDL 6106, EDL 6007, and EDL 6103.
Leadership 12
| EDL 6004 | EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND DECISION MAKING | 3 |
| EDL 6104 | INSTRUCTIONAL LEADERSHIP | 3 |
| EDL 6105 | LEADERSHIP AND DIVERSITY ISSUES | 3 |
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| EDL 6003 | SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS | 3 |
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| EDL 6006 | COLLEGE STUDENT DEVELOPMENT AND PATHWAYS | 3 |
Research Methods 12
Administrative Practice 6
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| EDL 6201 | CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION I | 3 |
| EDL 6202 | CLINICAL PRACTICE IN SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION II | 3 |
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| EDL 6201 | CLINICAL PRACTICUM IN SCHOOL DISTRICT ADMINISTRATION I | 3 |
| EDL 6107 | CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION IN HIGHER EDUCATION | 3 |
K-12 Educational Leadership Track: Complete EDL 6201 and EDL 6202.
Higher Education Track: Complete EDL 6201 and EDL 6107.
Dissertation 6-8
EDL 7103: Upon Completion of the 54 credits, students are required to register for EDL 7103 (Matriculation Continued) every semester until they successfully defend their dissertation
Total Credit Hours: 54