Educational Leadership - Educational Administration, EdD and Educational Administration, EdS

Program Code: EDD_702D_1 and EDS_428A_1

CIP Code: 13.0401

Program of Study for the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and the Education Specialist in Educational Administration

Admission Requirements: Master of School Administration from an accredited college or university; complete application to the Graduate School; official general GRE exam scores; a letter of application including reasons for the applicant’s interest in the program. Applicants should arrange an interview with the Program Director in advance of submitting their completed application.

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School. In addition, the program faculty will give preference to applicants who meet or exceed the following: GRE Writing test score of 4.0 or higher.

Location: On Campus and Off Campus; Off-Campus cohorts begin periodically, and follow a part-time extended format.

Course Requirements for the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

Total Required (Minimum 60 Hours)

Required Courses (24 Hours)

Select Two of the Courses Below with Advice and Approval of an Advisor

Dissertation (6 Hours)

Students are required to register for 3 hours of Dissertation for two consecutive semesters, followed by at least 1 hour for every semester thereafter until the dissertation is completed. (Please also review the Dissertation section on the List of Academic Policies page.)

EDL 7999 - Dissertation (1-9) - 6 hours minimum

Concentration and Educational Administration, EdS Requirements (30 Hours)

Select One of the Courses Below with Advice and Approval of an Advisor

LSA 6900 - School Administration and Supervision Internship/Field Study (2-8) (3 + 3) (for pre-service candidates)
LSA 6910 - District-Level Action Research Leadership Evidences (3) (3 + 3) (for in-service candidates)

Other Requirements for the EdD in Educational Leadership and the EdS in Educational Administration

Dissertation: Required for EdD
Thesis: Not Required
Proficiency: Not Required
Candidacy: Required; see the program director for specific timeline and requirements for admission to candidacy
Qualifying Exam: Required for EdD
Comprehensive: Required for EdS
Product of Learning: None required