Educational Leadership (EdD), Higher Education Concentration

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Program Overview

The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership and Research offers a terminal degree for scholar-practitioners who desire to be effective educational leaders. The Ed.D. program is founded in rigorous coursework, practical experiences, and relevant research pursuits – all designed primarily for professional educators dedicated to continuing improvements in educational leadership. The program components provide theoretical knowledge, practical insights, and applied fieldwork.

CIP Code = 130401

Curriculum

Foundation Courses (12 SCH)

EDLE 700: Introduction to Doctoral Research and Design 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDLE 701: Applied Statistical Analysis 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDLE 702: Evaluation Theory and Practice 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDLE 703: Qualitative Research in Education 3 Semester Credit Hours

Core Courses (24 SCH)

EDLE 705: Improvement and Accountability 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDLE 720: Building Effective Partnerships 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDLE 730: Higher Educ and The Adult Learner 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDLE 731: Legal and Cultural Aspects of Higher Education 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDLE 732: Institutional Effectiveness and Fiscal Management 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDLE 733: Higher Educ Governance and Admin 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDLE 735: Human Resources and Student Services 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDLE 736: Organizational Theory and Administration 3 Semester Credit Hours

Elective Courses (12 SCH)

4 Elective Courses (3 SCH each)

Interniship (6 SCH)

EDLE 777: Professional Project 3-6 Semester Credit Hours

Research/Dissertation (12 SCH)

EDLE 778: Advanced Research Design 3 Semester Credit Hours
EDLE 799: Dissertation 3-12 Semester Credit Hours