July 2023 University Catalog

EdD, Educational Leadership, FlexPath option

School of Public Service and Education

The EdD in Educational Leadership specialization is designed to prepare practicing professionals for leadership roles in colleges, universities, 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. Learners who pursue this specialization through the FlexPath option earn an EdD through self-paced demonstrations of competencies. These specialization requirements are not designed or intended to meet professional licensure requirements for the education profession.

Core courses

EDD-FPX8010Foundations of Doctoral Studies in Education

2

EDD-FPX8020The Dynamics of Organizational Improvement

2

EDD-FPX8030Investigating Problems of Practice

2

EDD-FPX8040Research Design for Practitioners

2

EDD-FPX8050Data Literacy for Leaders

2

Specialization courses

EDD-FPX8520Educational Leadership by Design

2

EDD-FPX8522Leading a Culture of Learning and Inclusion

2

EDD-FPX8524The Future of Educational Leadership

2

EDD-FPX8526Change Leadership in a Learning Organization

2

EDD-FPX8528Assessment and Evaluation in the Learning Organization

2

Upon completion of all required coursework

EDD-FPX9951EdD Doctoral Project 1

2

EDD-FPX9952EdD Doctoral Project 2

2

EDD-FPX9953EdD Doctoral Project 3

2

EDD-FPX9954EdD Doctoral Project 4

2

EDD-FPX9955EdD Doctoral Project 5

2

EDD-FPX9956EdD Doctoral Project 6

2

Total

At least 32 program points

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.