Doctoral Degree Programs
Education: Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Instructional Leadership
This program develops leaders capable of generating new knowledge who responsibly apply this knowledge to achieve organizational outcomes. Students study the major bodies of literature in leadership, reflect critically on existing theory and identify appropriate applications of theory in educational, business and other organizational environments. Students will develop academic and organizational research expertise through the study of statistics and research methodology.
The Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Instructional Leadership program is designed for individuals interested in the Pre-K-12 arena. This program is focused on addressing real-world challenges and opportunities facing school leaders in the 21st century. Students develop the skills required to translate theory into effective, innovative leadership practices and to sustain continuous school improvement measures.
This program is aligned with the standards of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC). Students who choose this specialization include those pursuing leadership positions as principals, directors or superintendents at the district level. The course work covers such topics as finance, human resources, operations, change management, decision making, curriculum and instruction improvement processes, cultural competency and advocacy.
This specialization is designed to be completed within three years, with all courses taken in sequence, allowing students to learn and build professional relationships with the same cohort of colleagues. Students also have the opportunity to develop an applied research project (dissertation) that contributes to the solution of a recognized problem in the field.
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