Typical Plan of Study and Credit Distribution
The doctorate in educational leadership is delivered using an online cohort model. Courses are sequenced in a plan of study specifically designed to support student learning.
| Course Numbers | Course | Semester | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| EdLd 793 | Focused Research Investigations | Semester 1 | 3 |
| EdLd 747 | Organizational Theory and Change/CRT | Semester 1 | 3 |
| EdLd 759 | Influences in Assessment of Public Policy | Semester 2 | 3 |
| EdLd 782 | Design & Methods in Qualitative Inquiry | Semester 2 | 3 |
| EdLd 734 | Professional Development Colloquium 1 | Semester 3 | 3 |
| EdLd 798 | Doctoral Internship 1 | Semester 3 | 4 |
| EdLd 792 | Quantitative Research Methods in Educational Leadership | Semester 4 | 3 |
| EdLd 798 | Doctoral Internship 2 | Semester 4 | 4 |
| EdLd 751 | Advanced Leadership Ethics | Semester 5 | 3 |
| EdLd 735 | Professional Development Colloquium 2 | Semester 5 | 3 |
| EdLd 798 | Doctoral Internship 3 | Semester 6 | 4 |
| EdLd 799 | Dissertation (with Advisor) | Semester 6 + | 11 |
| Elective Credits (or Advanced Standing) | Semester 6 + | 9 | |
| Total Credits | 56 |
