EdD in
Educational Leadership

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*This program is currently not taking applications.

In our Doctorate in Educational Leadership program (EdD), you’ll examine the human, organizational, political, social and technical components of educational systems and institutions. You’ll engage in and become a contributor to socially-just leadership with the intention of transforming the practice of education at the local, state, regional, and national levels. In this program, you’ll have the option to pursue one of these concentrations:

  • PK-12 Education: The PK-12 Concentration provides a rich knowledge base to analyze administrative practices with a focus on PK-12 education.
  • Higher Education: The Higher Education concentration focuses on the specific needs of higher education institutions. You鈥檒l be prepared for a leadership, administrative, policy or management position at the college or university level.

An emphasis on socially-just leadership practices prepares you with the ability to identify injustice and effectively engage in making change by leading forward with an understanding of equity and intention for creating abundance and benefit for all students, staff, and community members.

Candidates in our hybrid (online and in-person) program can attend full-time or part-time. The program can be completed in just over three years. Our instructors bring their leadership and practical experiences in public schools and higher education, along with the strong ability to create learning and leadership environments that invite you to contribute your strengths for the benefit of all.

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What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official , which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Educational Leadership, Doctorate of Education (EdD)

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Note: This program is currently not accepting applicants. 

This Educational Leadership Doctorate serves the needs of students seeking a terminal degree. This program is based on problems of practice and authentic place-based contexts. There are two options:

  1. EdD–Educational Leadership, P–12 Administration
  2. EdD–Educational Leadership, Higher Education Administration
Common Core
ETHICS, EQUITY AND LEADERSHIP4
LEADERSHIP THEORY AND CHANGE4
THEORY AND POLICY: CHALLENGES OF PRACTICE4
LEADERSHIP AND DATA-INFORMED DECISION MAKING4
LEADERSHIP IN SUPERVISION4
SUPERVISION AND HUMAN RESOURCES4
BUILDING PARTNERSHIPS FOR SYSTEMIC CHANGE4
Research and Applied Practice
INTRODUCTION TO QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH4
INTRODUCTION TO QUALITATIVE RESEARCH4
INTRODUCTION TO MIXED METHODS AND PROBLEM OF PRACTICE RESEARCH4
APPLIED PROBLEM OF PRACTICE I2
APPLIED PROBLEM OF PRACTICE II2
APPLIED PROBLEM OF PRACTICE III2
Area Specialization
LAW AND PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT4
IMPROVING STUDENT LEARNING4
SOCIAL JUSTICE IN K-12 AND HIGHER EDUCATION LEADERSHIP4
SYSTEMS AND ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT4
LEADERSHIP, THEORY AND POLICY IN K-12 AND HIGHER EDUCATION4
ADMINISTRATION, BUDGET AND FINANCE4
EDD INTERNSHIP I2
EDD INTERNSHIP II2
Dissertation/Capstone
DISSERTATION/CAPSTONE IN PRACTICE (variable credit–4 credits required)4
Total Credits78

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