This course enables students to apply qualitative research theories, methods and data analysis procedures. Students will practice a variety of applied field-based techniques. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: EDL 600 and EDL 700. Admission to doctoral program in Educational Leadership.

This course focuses on quantitative analytical principles for the development, implementation, presentations, and research of educational issues. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: EDL 700; admission to a doctoral program in Educational Leadership.

Examination of major leadership and ethical decision making theories. Emphasis is placed on moral leadership practice. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program in educational leadership.

Students will develop an understanding of the theoretical perspectives and their application to complex relationships inherent in moral and political issues in education. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Admission to a doctoral program and EDL 700 or equivalent.

Educational development theory using a critical theoretical lens. Examination will include an exploration of diverse socially constructed identities of individuals and the application to practice. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Admission to a doctoral program in education.

Examination of organizational culture, and the implications for leadership and organizational effectiveness. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.

Critical analysis of the foundations and philosophies of education. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Regular admission to a doctoral program in education.

Examination of organizational culture and implication on behavior and educational practices. Fundamental concepts, processes, and procedures concerning the change process. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program in educational leadership.

Focus on the historical development of educational institutions with an emphasis upon organizational theory, systems theory, organizational behavior, motivation, and leadership. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: admission to the doctoral program in Educational Leadership.

This course applies the concepts and methods of economic theory in the analysis and evaluation of issues, policies, and behaviors related to higher education finance. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: EDL 764 or admission to a doctoral program.

A study of issues confronting educational leaders. The course provides students the opportunity to relate leadership theory with an examination of current issues. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: Admission to the doctoral program in educational leadership.

Examination of higher education policy practices. The integration and synthesis of organizational theory and leadership to address policy issues. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program in Educational Leadership.

Real and simulated activities related to preparing for advanced positions in educational leadership under the supervision of a practicing administrator. CR/NC only. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program in Educational Leadership. Approval of internship application and permission of instructor.

An advanced seminar in problem solving skills to assist educational leaders with interaction strategies. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: EDL 685.

Foundation course for doctoral students to engage in scholarly writing, theoretical foundations and the seminal literature in education. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to a doctoral program in Educational Leadership.

Development of a doctoral-level dissertation proposal. CR/NC only. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: EDL 800, 801.

Design and complete the dissertation including data collection, analysis, written report, and oral defense. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: permission of instructor.

Orientation to doctoral studies, program procedures, and dissertation issues. Critical review of education foundations and history. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program in Educational Leadership.