Educational Administration, EdD
48-60 credit hours
The Doctor of Education in Educational Administration program leads to certification and is intended for students who wish to seek advanced certification for the position of superintendent. The coursework is designed to meet the competencies and specific course requirements established by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education for certification for those positions. Students in this program should hold an initial certificate in administration.
Requirements
Master's Level Requirements
The student must have completed the following courses to begin the Doctor of Education in Educational Administration or must complete them in the first two semesters of attendance:
| EDA 53000 | Public and Community Relations | 3 |
| | or similar Public Relations course | |
| EDU 57000 | Educational Research | 3 |
| | or similar Research course | |
Core Courses Required for Degree
| EDA 70000 | Instructional Program Leadership and Assessment | 3 |
| EDA 71000 | Human Resource Administration | 3 |
| EDA 71500 | Advanced School Business Management | 3 |
| EDA 72000 | School District Administration | 3 |
| EDA 76500 | Administrative Decision-Making in Schools | 3 |
Elective Courses
Students must complete two additional courses (six credit hours) at the 70000-level. EDA 70500 Advanced School Law is suggested, but not required.
Internship Requirements
Students must complete three internship credit hours.
| EDA 74100 | Educational Administration Internship | 3 |
Research Requirements
Students must also complete eighteen research credit hours including twelve for completing the dissertation supported by the Capstone classes:
Notes: (1) Courses are three credit hours unless otherwise indicated.
(2) Students who have not completed their dissertation by the end of Capstone III must enroll in EDA 78000 Capstone Experience each fall and spring semester until the dissertation is completed if they are receiving help from the professors or using the university computer or library systems.
(3) EDA 77500: Dissertation Publication Fee required.