July 2023 University Catalog

EdD, Adult Education

School of Public Service and Education

The Doctor of Education (EdD) specialization in Adult Education is designed to prepare professionals to provide effective leadership in a variety of adult education settings, including colleges, universities, corporations, and nonprofit and governmental educational organizations using a foundation of traditional and contemporary theory and practices. Throughout the specialization, learners focus on the leadership and management competencies successful professionals in the specialized field of adult education should demonstrate, integrating best practices in adult education and learning as defined by the Commission of Professors of Adult Education (CPAE) Standards for Graduate Programs in Adult Education. Learners also examine the current policy landscape when planning and implementing adult education programs in domestic and global contexts. The curriculum is based on current industry knowledge and standards and provides learners with the opportunity to strengthen their inquiry, analysis, communication, decision-making, and leadership skills and then use them to address critical, real-world problems. These specialization requirements are not designed or intended to meet professional licensure requirements for the education profession.

Core courses

EDD8010Foundations of Doctoral Studies in Education

4

EDD8020The Dynamics of Organizational Improvement

4

EDD8030Investigating Problems of Practice

4

EDD8040Research Design for Practitioners

4

EDD8050Data Literacy for Leaders

4

Specialization courses

EDD8500Adult Learning Theory and Professional Practice

4

EDD8502Designing Adult Learning Experiences

4

EDD8504Leading in Adult Learning Settings and Contexts

4

EDD8506Adult Education Administration

4

EDD8508Program Planning and Evaluation for Adult Education

4

Upon completion of all required coursework

EDD9951EdD Doctoral Project 1

4

EDD9952EdD Doctoral Project 2

4

EDD9953EdD Doctoral Project 3

4

EDD9954EdD Doctoral Project 4

4

EDD9955EdD Doctoral Project 5

4

EDD9956EdD Doctoral Project 6

4

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.

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.