Dec 13, 2024  
2009-2010 Graduate Catalog 
    
2009-2010 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Doctor of Education/Educational Leadership (EdD)


Degree Requirements:


 

I. Prerequisites


  • Introduction to research (3)
  • Child Development, Adolescent Psychology or Adult Learning (3)

NOTE:


Prerequisite credits are not included in the total credits required for the degree.

III. Cognate Study Requirement


Any field other than educational leadership (e.g., business, nursing, adult education, higher education, student development, public service, psychology, theology and ministry, or software engineering) with advisor approval for a minimum of 12 credits.

IV. Professional Studies Requirements+++


18 to 27 credits, including:

NOTE:


+++Requirements may be waived with prior course work but areas III and IV must total a minimum of 36 credits. Equivalent or alternative courses allowed only with advisor’s approval. Specializations in adult learning and development, higher education administration, P-12 educational administration (for principals, program administration, and superintendents), school psychology, student development administration, and teacher leadership are achieved through combinations of cognate, elective and professional studies courses.

Minimum credits required for degree: (90 to 105*)


 

NOTE:


*Some specializations require additional credits, up to a maximum of 105 credits.

Information about program specializations in adult learning and development, higher education administration, P-12 educational administration (for principals, program administration, and superintendents), school psychology, student development administration, and teacher leadership is available from the program office.