EdD Program Concentrations

• ELC-745 Community Relations 4 semester credits • ELC-746 Budget and Finance 4 semester credits • ELC-747 The Community College 4 semester credits • ELC-748 Higher Education 4 semester credits • ELC-749 Capacity Building 4 semester credits • ELC-750 Human Development in Context 4 semester credits • ELC-766 Forces of Motivation 4 semester credits • ELC-767 Interpersonal Communication and Collaboration 4 semester credits • ELC-773 Rethinking Schools and Organizations 4 semester credits • ELC-783 Creativity and Problem Solving 4 semester credits • ELC-784 Theories of Educational Change 4 semester credits • ELC-786 Information Systems and Change 4 semester credits • ELC-787 Redefining Curriculum 4 semester credits • ELC-788 Theories of Learning 4 semester credits • ELC-789 Program Evaluation, Theory, and Application 4 semester credits • ELC-790 Cultural Influences in Education and Organizations 4 semester credits • ELC-791 Technology, Learning, and Teaching 4 semester credits • ELC-792 Child Development 4 semester credits • ELC-793 Media Studies 4 semester credits • ELC-801 Assessment and Evaluation 4 semester credits • ELC-802 Governance 4 semester credits • ELC-803 Human Resources Management 4 semester credits • ELC-804 Student Services 4 semester credits

Dissertation (16 credits)

Exploration begins early in the program, giving you the time and tools you need to complete your research: • ELC-794 Dissertation in Progress 0 semester credits • RES-IRB IRB Approval for Dissertation 0 semester credits • ELC-795 Final Oral Review of Dissertation 0 semester credits • ELC-799 Dissertation Completion 16 semester credits

Total Semester Credits: 84

EdD Program Concentrations

Students in the EdD program can concentrate their elective studies in the ELC concentrations listed below, or, if matriculated into the Fall 2016 catalog or later, can choose to take their program electives in other concentrations offered through the School of Leadership Studies or from the IECD doctoral program. In this way, students can individualize their doctoral program and expand their professional expertise. Each concentration typically includes a minimum of three tailored courses and access to a community of scholar-practitioners who are passionate about this specialized field of study.

Community College Leadership for Change Concentration

The doctoral concentration in Community College Leadership for Change addresses the most current issues in community colleges and builds students' knowledge and skills as scholar-practitioners.

Required

• ELC-747 The Community College 4 semester credits

Choose two from

• ELC-741 Ethics, Education, and Law 4 semester credits • ELC-743 Public Policy and Practice 4 semester credits • ELC-746 Budget and Finance 4 semester credits • ELC-787 Redefining Curriculum 4 semester credits • ELC-801 Assessment and Evaluation 4 semester credits • ELC-802 Governance 4 semester credits • ELC-803 Human Resources Management 4 semester credits • ELC-804 Student Services 4 semester credits

Dual Language Concentration

The Dual Language Concentration offers an academic program to guide teachers, administrators, and scholar-leaders in examining the research, theory, and practices needed to develop effective K-12 dual language programs.

Required

• ELC-736 Dual Language Foundations 4 semester credits • ELC-737 Biliteracy Development 4 semester credits • ELC-740 Curriculum Development for Teaching and Learning in a Global Society 4 semester credits

Leadership of Higher Education Systems Concentration

The doctoral concentration in Leadership of Higher Education Systems focuses students' doctoral study on the knowledge and skills needed to become leaders and change agents in higher education institutions, such as 4-year colleges, universities, and graduate schools

Required

• ELC-748 Higher Education 4 semester credits

Choose two from

• ELC-742 Organizational Theories 4 semester credits • ELC-743 Public Policy and Practice 4 semester credits

• ELC-746 Budget and Finance 4 semester credits • ELC-747 The Community College 4 semester credits • ELC-750 Human Development in Context 4 semester credits • ELC-773 Rethinking Schools and Organizations 4 semester credits • ELC-787 Redefining Curriculum 4 semester credits