Doctorate in Educational Leadership, EdD
Program Director: Dr. Jason Margolis ("Dr. M")
Mission
Upon completion of the Ed.D. program in Educational Leadership, graduates will be well-positioned for leadership roles in P-12 schools, educational agencies, higher education, as well as leading learning and development in non-profits and corporations. They will have a solid foundation in research and theory, have leveraged that knowledge in practical application, and explored the application of the Franciscan values of compassion, wisdom, and integrity in leadership efforts.
Goals
- Have a solid foundation in applied educational leadership research and theory.
- Apply knowledge and skills to real-world educational settings.
- Engage in ethical practice in educational leadership.
- Manifest the Franciscan values of compassion, wisdom, and integrity in educational leadership activities.
Admission Requirements
Applicants for the program must have:
- A master’s degree
- Five years of professional experience
- A 3.0 graduate school GPA (or a 2.5-2.9 GPA may be admitted on a provisional basis)
- Two letters of recommendation
- A 750-1,000 word statement of purpose
- An interview with faculty may be requested
Degree Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | 30 | |
| INTRODUCTION TO LEADERSHIP THEORIES AND PRACTICES | ||
| INTRODUCTION TO APPLIED RESEARCH IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP | ||
| EDUCATIONAL POLICY & POLITICS ACROSS GLOBAL CONTEXTS | ||
| ANALYZING DIVERSE POLICY & PRACTICES IN EDUCATOIN | ||
| EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT & ACCOUNTABILITY | ||
| MISSION DRIVEN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP | ||
| COMPLEXITY, COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION | ||
| APPLIED QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH | ||
| APPLIED QUALITATIVE RESEARCH | ||
| MAKING METHODS MATCH PROBLEMS OF PRACTICE | ||
| Electives | 9 | |
| SPECIAL TOPICS/IND STUDY | ||
| Disseration | 9 | |
| PROBLEM-BASED DISSERTATION PROPOSAL (PBD) | ||
| PROBLEM-BASED DISSERTATION 1 (PBD) | ||
| PROBLEM-BASED DISSERTATION 2 (PBD) | ||
| Total Credits | 48 | |
Students may also be enrolled in DEL-900 if needed.