Curriculum and Leadership (EdD) - Educational Leadership Track
Program of Study
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Research Area | ||
| EDUF 8126 | Introduction to Statistical Methods in Education | 3 |
| EDUF 8117 | Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
| EDUF 8127 | Quantitative Experimental Research | 3 |
| Choose One | 3 | |
| Advanced Qualitative Research Methods | ||
| Mixed Methods Research in Education | ||
| Advanced and Multivariate Statistical Methods | ||
| Survey and Questionnaire Design | ||
| Research Area Total | 12 | |
| EDUF 8701 | Doctoral Seminar I | 1 |
| EDUF 8702 | Doctoral Seminar II | 1 |
| EDUF 8703 | Doctoral Seminar III | 1 |
| Dissertation Area | ||
| EDUF 8129 | Developing the Dissertation Prospectus | 3 |
| EDUF 8999 | The Dissertation | 9 |
| EDUF 8996 | Prospectus Defense | 0 |
| EDUF 8998 | Proposal Defense | 0 |
| EDUF 8000 | Ed.D. Dissertation Defense | 0 |
| Dissertation Area Total | 15 | |
| Elective Area | ||
| 12 hours of Advisor-Approved 8000-level Electives | ||
| Elective Area Total | 12 | |
| Educational Leadership Area | ||
| EDUL 8101 | Management of Educational Organizations | 3 |
| EDUL 8102 | Leading for Change | 3 |
| EDUL 8104 | Supervision of Teaching and Learning | 3 |
| EDUL 8105 | Leadership Theory | 3 |
| EDUL 8115 | Educational Policy and Ethics | 3 |
| EDUL 8126 | Politics of Education | 3 |
| EDUL 8128 | Educational Facilities, Development and Implementation | 3 |
| EDUL 8129 | System Level Finance | 3 |
| Ed Leadership Area | 24 | |
| Total Credit Hours | 63 | |
Admission Requirements
Admissions decisions are based on a holistic combination of criteria, including the interview, writing assessment, recommendations, professional experiences and academic transcripts.
- Applicant must hold at least a master’s degree from an accredited United States institution, or the equivalent from an international institution.
- Good academic standing at previous institution(s).
- Cumulative GPA of at least 3.5 on all graduate course work at an accredited United States institution in fulfillment of the requirement for a graduate degree and post-baccalaureate coursework.
- Four (4) years of experience in a school setting or in a leadership role in the private sector shown by completing the Teaching Experience Form.
- Background check to verify no criminal record or discharge from the armed services that would prevent recommendation for related teacher, counseling, or leadership certifications.
- Statement of Purpose
- Two (2) professional letters of recommendation.
- Successful completion of interview and timed writing assessment.
- For international students, additional criteria may be required. See International Graduate Admissions for more details.
Additional Program Requirements
- Completion of all required EdD coursework (i.e., minimum of 63 semester hours and a minimum of 51 semester hours in residence) with a 3.25 GPA and no more than one grade of C applying toward the degree (i.e., good academic standing).
- Appointment of an approved EdD dissertation committee.
- Approval of the Dissertation Prospectus by the EdD Dissertation Committee.
- Approval of the Dissertation Proposal by the EdD Dissertation Committee.
- Met all program requirements (i.e., successful defense of final dissertation and approval of final dissertation publication by the EdD Dissertation Committee, Director of Doctoral Program in Education, Director of COEHP Office of Graduate Studies, Dean of COEHP, and CSU Library).
- Maintained continuous enrollment in EDUF 8999 The Dissertation until completion of the EdD dissertation.