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. Prerequisites: EDL 700; Admission to a doctoral program.
Credits
3(3-0)
This course focuses on quantitative research design for investigating educational issues through methodology development, data analysis, and presentation to conduct and communicate research in education. Prerequisites: EDL 700; admission to a doctoral program in Educational Leadership.
Credits
3(3-0)
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.
This course explores the dynamics of organizational culture and its impact on practices in educational institutions, analyzing organizational change models and strategies for leading change. Prerequisites: Admission to the Doctorate of Educational Leadership (Ed.D.).
Credits
3(3-0)
Focus on the historical development of educational institutions with an emphasis upon organizational theory, systems theory, organizational behavior, motivation, and leadership. Prerequisites: admission to the doctoral program in Educational Leadership.
Credits
3(3-0)
Activities related to preparing for advanced positions in educational leadership under the supervision of a practicing administrator. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program in Educational Leadership. Approval of internship application and permission of instructor.
Credits
3-6(Spec)
Development of a doctoral-level dissertation proposal. May be repeated up to 9 hours. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: EDL 800, EDL 801, passing of comprehensive examination.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
EDL 800,
EDL 801, passing of comprehensive examination.
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. Prerequisites: Admission to the doctoral program in Educational Leadership.
Credits
3-6(Spec)