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

Program Code: EDD_702D_1 , EDS_428A_1

CIP Code: 13.0401

Program of Study for Dual Degrees

Students interested in pursuing this dual degree option must meet the admission requirements of both programs. Use the Program Code links above to access each program’s specific admission requirements.

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School for both programs. Meeting these criteria does not guarantee acceptance.

Course Requirements for Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and the Education Specialist in Educational Administration

Total Required (Minimum 60 Credits)

Required Courses for Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (30 Credits)

EDL 7011 - Theoretical Frameworks for Social Inquiry & Practice I (3)
EDL 7065 - Writing for the Scholarly Educator (3)
RES 7160 - Qualitative Research Traditions in Education (3)
RES 7165 - Quantitative Research Methods in Education (3)
RES 7190 - Dissertation Proposal Seminar (3)
One doctoral elective, chosen in consultation with an Advisor and/or the Doctoral Program Director.

Research Analysis and Methods (6 Credits)

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

RES 7175 - Quantitative Data Analysis for Educational Leaders (3)
RES 7180 - Qualitative Research Methods and Analysis (3)
One RES elective (3)

Dissertation (6 Credits)

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

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

Shared Required Courses (30 Credits)

Educational Leadership, EdD Concentration and Educational Administration, EdS Required Courses

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