Degree Pathway for the Ph.D. Education, Leadership in Education

60 credits beyond the Master's Degree.

Foundation Courses

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
EDUC.6450Perspectives and Visions in Education I3
EDUC.6460Perspectives and Visions in Education II3
Total6

Research Courses

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
EDUC.7000Introduction to Research Design and Methods3
EDUC.7012Data Analysis3
EDUC.7040Qualitative Research Methods3
EDUC.XXXXAdditional research course in consultation with advisor3
Total12

Specialization Courses

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
EDUC.6502Educational Reform3
EDUC.6511Transformative Leadership in Education3
EDUC.6360Sociocultural Contexts of Educational Communities3
EDUC.6302Education Policy and Law3
Total12

Electives

Six semester hours will be selected by the students with the advice and approval of the student's faculty advisor to provide an appropriate specialization in a professional field.

  • Credits Total: 6

Advanced Research

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
EDUC.6030Pilot Study Proposal3
EDUC.7030Pilot Study3
EDUC.XXXTwo additional research courses in consultation with advisor6
Total12

Dissertation Research

Course NameCredits
Dissertation Research12
Total12

Total Credits = 60.

Location = Online (OL), On Campus (OC), Off Campus (OF).

Last updated: 12/24/2023.