Rural and Diverse Educational Leadership, EdD

Post-Master’s Transfer Courses (21 hours)

21 hours from an approved education specialist degree or other prior doctoral degree program.

Foundation Courses (18 hours)

• EDFN 7013 - Introduction to Doctoral Studies
• EDFN 7103 - Quantitative Research Methods
• EDFN 7143 - Applied Data Analysis
• EDFN 7163 - Ethical Leadership in Diverse and Rural Communities
• EDFN 7183 - Qualitative Research Methods

Elective Courses (6 hours)

Select two courses from the following:

• EDAS 7023 - Supervision of Instruction in Elementary and Secondary Schools
• EDAS 7113 - Strategic School Finance in Rural and Diverse Communities
• EDAS 7123 - The Superintendency
• EDAS 7143 - Leadership Systems of Human Capacity
• EDAS 7173 - Administration and Assessment of Curricular Programs
• EDAS 7183 - Educational Leadership in Rural and Diverse Communities
• EDUC 7213 - Curriculum Planning
• EDUC 7253 - Foundations of Teacher Leadership
• HECL 7113 - Fiscal Management of Educational and Community Agencies
• HECL 7133 - Advanced Leadership and Development in Diverse and Rural Communities
• HECL 7153 - Inclusive Leadership: Leading Effectively Across Differences
• HECL 7173 - Planning Programs for Adult Learners
• HECL 7183 - Contemporary Issues in Leadership

Comprehensive Exam (3 hours)

• EDFN 7803 - Comprehensive Exams

Dissertation (12 hours)

• DISS 7903 - Advanced Research and Design
• DISS 7973 - Dissertation I
• DISS 7983 - Dissertation II
• DISS 7993 - Dissertation III