Educational Systems Leadership, Ed.D.

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The Doctor of Education in Educational Systems Leadership is designed to prepare working professionals to lead, teach, and consult in the public and private sectors. This program will equip individuals with the highest level of scholarship and practical experience relevant to service in traditional public, private, and online education settings, as well in educational businesses, churches, or non-profit organizations.

Completion of this degree program will provide an enhanced credential with increased credibility in the workplace. This program provides candidates with opportunities to engage in scholarship, internship, research, and the development of professional competencies in these areas:

• Leadership for Mission Fit and Continuous Improvement Processes

• Leadership for Ethical Decision-Making and Cultivating a Professional Culture

• Leadership for Equity and Inclusive Practices

• Leadership for Excellence in Curriculum and Instruction

• Leadership for Family and Community Partnerships

• Leadership for Operations and Management

• Leadership for Policy, Governance, and Advocacy

• Leadership Internship

Degree Requirements (63 Cr. Hrs.)

Leadership and Learning Core Requirements (33 Cr. Hrs.)

EDLL 701 - Educational Policy Analysis 3 Cr. Hrs.
EDLL 702 - Organizational Development and Change in Education 3 Cr. Hrs.
EDLL 703 - Advanced Leadership and Ethics 3 Cr. Hrs.
EDLL 704 - Leadership and Diversity: Creating Cultures of Inclusion 3 Cr. Hrs.
EDLL 705 - Theories of Educational Leadership 3 Cr. Hrs.
EDLL 707 - Leadership Challenges and Issues of the 21st Century 3 Cr. Hrs.
EDLL 710 - Principles of Instructional Leadership 3 Cr. Hrs.
EDLL 801 - Research Methods 3 Cr. Hrs.
EDLL 802 - Advanced Research Methods, Design, and Analysis 3 Cr. Hrs.
EDLL 880 - Dissertation I 3 Cr. Hrs.
EDLL 890 - Dissertation II 3 Cr. Hrs.

Educational Systems Leadership Requirements (30 Cr. Hrs.)

EDLL 721 - Evaluation and Human Resources Management for Education 3 Cr. Hrs.
EDLL 722 - The Superintendency 3 Cr. Hrs.
EDLL 723 - Internship: Superintendency in Practice 3 Cr. Hrs.
EDLL 724 - The Superintendent in Practice II 3 Cr. Hrs.
EDLL 725 - Advanced Finance for Education Leaders 3 Cr. Hrs.
EDLL 726 - Educational Facilities and Operations Planning 3 Cr. Hrs.
EDLL 731 - Critical Issues in Curriculum and Instruction 3 Cr. Hrs.
EDLL 736 - Methods of Assessment for Educational Effectiveness 3 Cr. Hrs.
EDLL 742 - Leadership for School and Community Change 3 Cr. Hrs.
EDLL 803 - Advanced Program Evaluation 3 Cr. Hrs.