EdD, Educational Leadership
School of Public Service and Education
The EdD in Educational Leadership specialization is designed to prepare practicing professionals for leadership roles in colleges, universities, and P-12 schools as well as corporate, governmental, and non-governmental education organizations. Throughout the specialization, learners develop and deepen the knowledge, skills, and habits of mind that characterize successful leaders of learning organizations. Based on current professional knowledge and standards, the curriculum is centered on an inquiry-based approach to continuous improvement with a focus on systems thinking and analysis. The specialization provides learners with the opportunity to strengthen and apply analytical, leadership, communication, and change management skills to address critical, real-world problems of practice. These specialization requirements are not designed or intended to meet professional licensure requirements for the education profession.
Core courses
| EDD8010 | Foundations of Doctoral Studies in Education | 4 |
| EDD8020 | The Dynamics of Organizational Improvement | 4 |
| EDD8030 | Investigating Problems of Practice | 4 |
| EDD8040 | Research Design for Practitioners | 4 |
| EDD8050 | Data Literacy for Leaders | 4 |
Specialization courses
| EDD8520 | Educational Leadership by Design | 4 |
| EDD8522 | Leading a Culture of Learning and Inclusion | 4 |
| EDD8524 | The Future of Educational Leadership | 4 |
| EDD8526 | Change Leadership in a Learning Organization | 4 |
| EDD8528 | Assessment and Evaluation in the Learning Organization | 4 |
Upon completion of all required coursework
Total
At least 64 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
GuidedPath courses and FlexPath courses fulfill the program requirements and prerequisites for each delivery model.
This specialization is not designed to lead to license, endorsement, other professional credential, or salary advancement. Contact your school district for a determination on qualifications for salary advancement.