Ph.D. in Educational Studies: Educational Leadership Specialization 45 Credits
Educational leadership involves an understanding of the disciplines that influence education, systems thinking, strategic planning, cultural responsiveness, creative intelligence, trust building, and facilitation of collaborative efforts. This specialization is designed for educational leaders, to develop the knowledge and skills to initiate, facilitate, support, and sustain school- or district-wide improvement of teaching, learning, and leading through sustainable systems.
Students meet as a cohort in three eight-day summer residencies and during three remote winter weekends. They engage in remote coursework during the fall and spring semesters during the matriculation phase of the program. Program faculty are committed to promoting a scholarly and collegial community that informs and sustains both the academic work and professional responsibilities of cohort members.
• Program prerequisite: Master's degree or Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study
Program of Study
Year I (18 credits)
| EAGSR 7004 | Adult Learning and Development | 3 |
| EAGSR 7118 | Nature of Inquiry: Below the Surface of Research | 3 |
| EAGSR 8108 | The Purposes of School in a Democratic Society | 3 |
| EAGSR 8107 | Critical Contexts for Education Leaders | 3 |
| EAGSR 8110 | Change is a Process | 3 |
| EAGSR 8115 | Critical Theoretical Perspective in Social Science Research | 3 |
Year II (18 credits)
After successfully completing a qualifying paper, a student is advanced to Year III.
Year III (9 credits)
Year IV and Beyond (0 Credits)
Note:
Students must enroll in
EAGSR 9151 during any terms during the first 12 semesters when not registered for doctoral coursework.
Students must enroll in
EAGSR 9152 each semester beginning after the twelfth semester when not registered for doctoral coursework until completion of the program.