800
This course equips students to design methodologically sound qualitative research studies, with attention given to philosophical foundations, methodological approaches, methods, goodness criteria, and ethical considerations. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: EDL 700; Admission to a doctoral program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
EDL 700; Admission to a doctoral program.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
EDL 700; admission to a doctoral program in Educational Leadership
Corequisites
None.
Examination of major leadership and ethical decision-making theories. Emphasis is placed on moral leadership practice. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to a doctoral program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to a doctoral program.
Corequisites
None.
Students will develop an understanding of the theoretical perspectives and their application to complex relationships inherent in power, justice, and equity issues in education. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisites: Admission to a doctoral program; EDL 700.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to a doctoral program and EDL 700 or equivalent.
Corequisites
None.
Examination of organizational culture, and the implications for leadership and organizational effectiveness. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the doctoral program in educational leadership
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the doctoral program in Educational Leadership
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to the doctoral program in educational leadership.
Corequisites
None.
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 format. Prerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program in Educational Leadership. Approval of internship application and permission of instructor.
Credits
3-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Admission to the doctoral program in Educational Leadership. Approval of internship application and permission of instructor.
Corequisites
None.
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: HED 685.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
HED 685
Corequisites
None.
Development of a doctoral-level dissertation proposal. CR/NC only. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisites: EDL 800, EDL 801.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
EDL 800, EDL 801
Corequisites
None.
Design and complete the dissertation including data collection, analysis, written report, and oral defense. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Successful completion of the Ed.D. Comprehensive Examination. Pre/Co-requisite: EDL 897.
Credits
1-15(Spec)
Prerequisites
Successful completion of the Ed.D. Comprehensive Examination.
Corequisites
None.
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.
Credits
3(3-6)
Prerequisites
Admission to the doctoral program in Educational Leadership.
Corequisites
None.