Doctor of Education in Leadership, Curriculum, and Instruction (EdD)
Program Description
The Doctorate of Education (EdD) in Leadership, Curriculum, and Instruction empowers scholar-practitioners to lead and influence education, design and evaluate curriculum, as well as elevate and maximize instructional methodologies. The degree integrates educational principles and leadership theories to inform research, andragogy and pedagogy, and evidence-based assessment. It combines primary research with practical experience to produce effective change agents who value diversity as well as equitable practices and policies. Students engage in project-based learning with embedded practicum experiences to solve real-world problems that foster personal and professional growth. They receive oversight, feedback, and guidance while participating in authentic working conditions. Graduates are equipped with the actionable skills necessary to positively impact organizations and advance their careers in leadership, curriculum, and instruction.
Core, Concentration, & Research (20 credit hours total)
EDU 715 Classroom Technology Integration 3 credit hours
EDU 716 Managing Human and Fiscal Resources as an Educational Leader 3 credit hours
Concentration Course I 3 credit hours
Concentration Course II 3 credit hours
RES 803 Identifying and Planning a Research Project* 4 credit hours
RES 804 Educational Research Literature Review* 4 credit hours
Concentration & Research (22 credit hours total)
Concentration Course III 3 credit hours
Concentration Course IV 3 credit hours
EDU 900 Dissertation Course I 4 credit hours
EDU 901 Dissertation Course II/Preliminary Defense 4 credit hours
EDU 902 Dissertation Course III 4 credit hours
EDU 903 Dissertation Course IV 4 credit hours
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