Instructional Leadership, EdD Emphasis Areas
48-57 credit hours
Andragogy focuses on the unique characteristics of adult learners. The andragogy emphasis is for those in positions educating adults rather than PK-12 students. This can include instruction in higher education settings, human resource personnel, private business, and healthcare, among others.
Curriculum & Instruction focuses on leadership in PK-12 programs and does not lead to certification. It is intended for those seeking to fill curriculum and instruction leadership roles in school districts, those intending to teach or hold an administrative role in higher education or those in a corporate or government training setting.
Higher Education Administration focuses on the leadership and management of institutions in a higher education setting. This emphasis instructs students on concepts such as organizational structure, leadership theory, and student development. This can be for those wishing to be academic administrators such as deans or provosts, or non-academic administrators such as directors or vice presidents.
Requirements for all Emphasis Areas
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 76500 | Administrative Decision-Making in Schools | 3 |
Elective Courses
Student must take a minimum of four additional courses (12 credit hours) at the 70000-level.
For a “with emphasis in andragogy,” four courses with prefix EDAA.
For a “with emphasis in curriculum & instruction,” four courses including EDA 72500 Student Achievement Enhancement Techniques & EDA 73000 Instructional Program Improvement Strategies plus two other curriculum or instruction courses at the EDA 70000-level.
For a “with emphasis in higher education,” four courses with a prefix of EDAH.
Internship Requirements
Students must complete three internship credit hours.
| EDA 74800 | Instructional Leadership 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) EDA 78000: Students who have not completed their dissertation during the Capstone III course 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.