July 2023 University Catalog

EdD, Performance Improvement Leadership

School of Public Service and Education

The EdD in Performance Improvement Leadership specialization is designed for experienced career professionals who wish to pursue leadership roles such as chief learning officer, training director, professor, performance improvement specialist, or manager of learning and performance improvement. Throughout the specialization, learners broaden and deepen their understanding of both strategic and tactical issues that are important to the success of any performance improvement intervention. Learners gain knowledge necessary to excel as scholar-practitioners, and apply advanced skills in innovative and critical thinking, research, and problem solving. The curriculum is based on the human performance improvement standards and models from the International Society for Performance Improvement (ISPI) and aligned with the Association for Talent Development (ATD) model. Learners have the opportunity to conduct an ROI impact study as their doctoral project and apply for an ROI Professional Certification from the ROI Institute. In addition, course competencies are designed to support application for the Certified Performance Technologist (CPT) credential from the International Society of Performance Improvement (ISPI). 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

ED7631Introduction to Training and Performance Systems

4

ED7641Needs Assessment: Models and Procedures

4

ED7675Return on Investment in Training and Performance Improvement

4

EDD8534Designing, Delivering, and Managing Human Performance Improvement Interventions

4

EDD8536Implementing and Sustaining Organizational Change

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.