The doctorate in educational leadership is dedicated to developing racially conscious leaders for P-21 schools, higher education, and non-profit organizations.
Program Requirements
Common Core
This course will provide doctoral students with the knowledge and skills to develop lines of research, read and analyze scholarly publications, formulate an annotated bibliography, and write for publication. Learners will formulate a dissertation research topic, develop research question/s, create a portfolio presentation or workshop presentation on their research topic.
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none
This course is the second in a series and will cover library research, portfolio development, and expanding research lines. Researchers will focus on mastering academic writing and complete a review of the literature. Students will also give a presentation of their research at a research symposium.
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EDLD 734 Professional Development Colloquium I
This course will provide doctoral students with knowledge and skills in organizational theory and analysis. Learners will demonstrate the ability to apply the tenets of Critical Race Theory to systems and organizations. Learners will acquire an understanding of the complexity of organizations, structural framework, impact of human resources, political arena, and practices in improving leadership. Learners will assess their leadership strengths in relation to implementing change in an organization.
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Examination of ethics in leadership which includes student research on ethics in leadership and professional settings.
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none
In depth study of exemplary leaders and research into their applicability to broader leadership contexts.
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none
This course is a required course for the doctorate in Educational Leadership. The seminar is offered so students can acquire the knowledge of how public policy is developed and the influences exerted on public policy.
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none
Doctoral Internship (Specialization): Higher Education, P-12, or Non-Profit Leadership - Choose 8 Credit(s). Select 4 credits each, in consultation with advisor, during Semester 3 and Semester 5.
This course is designed for doctoral candidates in educational leadership to experience implementation of theory where they are given the opportunity to create, demonstrate, and maintain effective strategies and methodologies from leadership practices in a school or higher education setting.
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none
Research/Methods Course(s)
This course offers investigations into traditional and exploratory genres of qualitative research and provides the critical analysis tools necessary for doing so. Included will be aspects unique to qualitative design used for sampling, instrumentation, data collection and analysis, and report formats.
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none
The course provides an overview of quantitative research methods, clarifies the role of quantitative methods in the research process, and provides experiences for application of quantitative methods.
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none
This course offers focused investigations into a specific genre or methodology of research. Class members will work individually or in small learning groups in completing individually-constructed learning contracts to gain in-depth knowledge and skills in particular genre or methodology.
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none
Doctoral Internship - Research Internship (in consultation with advisor). - Choose 4 Credit(s).
This course is designed for doctoral candidates in educational leadership to experience implementation of theory where they are given the opportunity to create, demonstrate, and maintain effective strategies and methodologies from leadership practices in a school or higher education setting.
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none
Unrestricted Electives
Unrestricted Elective Credit and/or Advanced Standing Recognition - Choose 9 - 10 Credit(s). Advanced Standing will allow up to 10 post-Masters degree credits to satisfy this category.
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Capstone Course
The doctoral dissertation course is designed to guide the student through preparation and defense of the dissertation proposal, assist the student in the dissertation research and writing process and ensure focus and consistency in preparation and defense of the final product.
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none
Other Graduation Requirements
Program will recognize a maximum of 30 credits from an earned Masters degree program and will apply toward the required 90 credits of EdD program.
Degree Plan
The Degree Plan is a model for completing your degree in a timely manner. Your individual degree plan may change based on a number of variables including transfer courses and the semester/year you start your major. Carefully work with your academic advisors to devise your own unique plan. * Please meet with your advisor on appropriate course selection to meet your educational and degree goals.
First Year
Fall - 6 Credits
This course will provide doctoral students with knowledge and skills in organizational theory and analysis. Learners will demonstrate the ability to apply the tenets of Critical Race Theory to systems and organizations. Learners will acquire an understanding of the complexity of organizations, structural framework, impact of human resources, political arena, and practices in improving leadership. Learners will assess their leadership strengths in relation to implementing change in an organization.
Prerequisites:
none
This course offers focused investigations into a specific genre or methodology of research. Class members will work individually or in small learning groups in completing individually-constructed learning contracts to gain in-depth knowledge and skills in particular genre or methodology.
Prerequisites:
none
Spring - 6 Credits
This course is a required course for the doctorate in Educational Leadership. The seminar is offered so students can acquire the knowledge of how public policy is developed and the influences exerted on public policy.
Prerequisites:
none
This course offers investigations into traditional and exploratory genres of qualitative research and provides the critical analysis tools necessary for doing so. Included will be aspects unique to qualitative design used for sampling, instrumentation, data collection and analysis, and report formats.
Prerequisites:
none
Summer - 7 Credits
This course will provide doctoral students with the knowledge and skills to develop lines of research, read and analyze scholarly publications, formulate an annotated bibliography, and write for publication. Learners will formulate a dissertation research topic, develop research question/s, create a portfolio presentation or workshop presentation on their research topic.
Prerequisites:
none
This course is designed for doctoral candidates in educational leadership to experience implementation of theory where they are given the opportunity to create, demonstrate, and maintain effective strategies and methodologies from leadership practices in a school or higher education setting.
Prerequisites:
none
Second Year
Fall - 7 Credits
The course provides an overview of quantitative research methods, clarifies the role of quantitative methods in the research process, and provides experiences for application of quantitative methods.
Prerequisites:
none
This course is designed for doctoral candidates in educational leadership to experience implementation of theory where they are given the opportunity to create, demonstrate, and maintain effective strategies and methodologies from leadership practices in a school or higher education setting.
Prerequisites:
none
Spring - 6 Credits
This course will provide doctoral students with the knowledge and skills to develop lines of research, read and analyze scholarly publications, formulate an annotated bibliography, and write for publication. Learners will formulate a dissertation research topic, develop research question/s, create a portfolio presentation or workshop presentation on their research topic.
Prerequisites:
none
Examination of ethics in leadership which includes student research on ethics in leadership and professional settings.
Prerequisites:
none
Summer - 7 Credits
In depth study of exemplary leaders and research into their applicability to broader leadership contexts.
Prerequisites:
none
This course is designed for doctoral candidates in educational leadership to experience implementation of theory where they are given the opportunity to create, demonstrate, and maintain effective strategies and methodologies from leadership practices in a school or higher education setting.
Prerequisites:
none
Third Year
Fall - 4 Credits
The doctoral dissertation course is designed to guide the student through preparation and defense of the dissertation proposal, assist the student in the dissertation research and writing process and ensure focus and consistency in preparation and defense of the final product.
Prerequisites:
none
Spring - 4 Credits
The doctoral dissertation course is designed to guide the student through preparation and defense of the dissertation proposal, assist the student in the dissertation research and writing process and ensure focus and consistency in preparation and defense of the final product.
Prerequisites:
none
Summer - 11 Credits
The doctoral dissertation course is designed to guide the student through preparation and defense of the dissertation proposal, assist the student in the dissertation research and writing process and ensure focus and consistency in preparation and defense of the final product.
Prerequisites:
none
Degree Doctor of Education
Major Credits 90
Total Credits 90
Locations Online; Edina
Career Cluster Education and Training
Accreditation
CAEP
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
