Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Management

Program Description/Overview

This degree prepares the candidate for leadership in a comprehensive consideration of educational settings inclusive of public and private schools, lower and higher educational settings, and government entities, as well as other private and public organizations.

Emphasis/Concentration/Tracks

This program offers two tracks:

1. TK-12 Leadership
2. Higher Education Leadership

Program Learning Outcomes/Goals

This program prepares competent, confident, and conscientious educational leaders, committed to service and social justice for all in a global society, with the knowledge, skills and abilities to exemplify the following outcomes:

1. Lead change in educational organizations in a diverse and global society.
2. Understand the philosophical and social underpinnings of world educational systems, multiculturalism and futuristic educational trends and developments.
3. Evaluate the political, societal, economic, legal and cultural influence on learning organizations.
4. Demonstrate and articulate effective theories and principles of teaching and leading adult learners.
5. Model personal and professional ethics, integrity, justice and fairness.
6. Evaluate and design research that addresses educational issues.
7. Apply educational leadership theory and leadership practice skills to address challenges in TK-12/Higher Education. 

Internship, Practicum, and/or Dissertation Information

The dissertation phase begins after the student has successfully completed all required courses. Graduate students may select from one of three dissertation models to best align with their academic goals, research interests, and career aspirations. These options provide flexibility and innovative approaches to the dissertation process: traditional research dissertation, applied dissertation, and the group dissertation. The traditional research dissertation allows the student to independently design and execute a rigorous study, producing a scholarly dissertation that aligns with traditional academic expectations. The applied dissertation is designed for students aiming to address real-world problems by emphasizing practical applications of research within professional settings by integrating academic knowledge with industry needs. The group dissertation model is designed to allow students to collaborate on a shared project. This innovative model promotes interdisciplinary work, shared responsibilities, and a team-based approach to problem-solving and scholarship.

Students who follow the dissertation guided process should be able to complete their dissertation at the end of the Dissertation Preparation course.

Credit Units

Total Credit Units: 46

Total Core Credit Units: 37

Total Elective Credit Units: N/A

Total Concentration Credit Units: 9

Emphasis/Concentration/Track Requirements

Curriculum Plan