Instructional Leadership, EdD Curriculum & Instruction Emphasis
48-57 credit hours
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.
Requirements
Master's Level Requirements
The student must have completed the following courses to begin the Doctor of Education in instructional leadership 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 |
Curriculum & Instruction Elective Courses 70000-level (15 credit hours)
| EDA 72500 | Student Achievement for Today's Learner | 3 |
| EDA 73000 | Educational Program Improvement | 3 |
Three (nine credit hours) of curriculum & instruction courses at the 70000-level.
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.
(3) EDA 77500: Dissertation Publication Fee required.