Return to EdD in Educational Leadership – Higher Education Concentration Planning Chart
Summer II
LEED 8035 – Doctoral Seminar in Educational Leadership (3) – Advanced study of theory, research, and exemplary practice in changing nature of educational leadership.
LEED 8045 – Cases and Concepts in Educational Leadership (3) – Key concepts of educational leadership examined primarily through case study analysis.
Fall Semester
LEED 8027 – Seminar in Higher Education Law (3) – Legal system and how constitutional and case law impact higher education practices. Analysis of educational policy development at federal, state, and institutional levels.
LEED 8410 – Advanced Research in Educational Leadership (3) – Evaluation and use of quantitative and qualitative research in the practice of educational leadership.
Spring Semester
LEED 8080 – Finance in Higher Education (3) – How higher education is funded, issues, and challenges related to funding.
LEED 8010 – Organizational Theory and Culture (3) – Application of organizational theory in educational administration to social systems in education.
Summer I
LEED 8015 – Doctoral Seminar in Human Resource Development (3) – Advanced study of theory, research, and exemplary practice in developing human resources in educational organizations.
Summer II
LEED 8030 – Educational Planning (3) – Concepts, strategies, and practices of educational planning utilized for school and school district leadership.
LEED 8025 – Doctoral Seminar in Political and Social Issues in Educational Leadership (3) – Process through which political and social issues affect education. Analysis of some contemporary issues that affect NC. (Study Abroad Option)
Fall Semester
LEED 8070 – History and Philosophy of Higher Education (3) – History and philosophy of the development / sustainment of higher education systems
LEED 8430 – Qualitative Research in Educational Leadership (3) – Philosophy and methodology of various forms of qualitative research used in educational leadership
Spring Semester
LEED 8440 – Applied Research Design in Educational Leadership (3) – Knowledge and skills needed to plan and implement a major independent research project in educational leadership.
LEED 8047 – Student Development in Higher Education (3) – Historical and philosophical foundations of student development theory. Application of theory to best practices.
Summer I
LEED 8055 – Doctoral Seminar in Curriculum and Instruction (3) – Advanced study of current theory and research in curriculum and instruction and their applications in educational settings.
Summer II
LEED 8060 – Program Evaluation (3) – Theory and research on program evaluation. Techniques used in designing, implementing, and reporting program evaluations.
LEED 8050 – Ethics in Educational Leadership (3) – Applied ethics utilizing case study methodology.
Fall Semester
LEED 8991 – Doctoral Internship: Leadership Practicum (3) – Advanced internship. Participation in series of structured and supervised field experiences at local, regional, and state levels.
LEED 9000 – Dissertation (3) – May be repeated. May count maximum of 6 s.h.
Spring Semester
LEED 8992 – Doctoral Internship: Research Practicum (3) – Advanced internship. In depth practical experience in educational organization. Completion of field study at site
LEED 9000 – Dissertation (3) – May be repeated. May count maximum of 6 s.h.
