Doctorate in Leadership – Common Courses (EL

Educational Leadership 695. Internship II

This course will consist of a minimum of 200 hours service in an administrative role in a public school during either a fall or spring semester (and therefore a component of the K–12 academic year). This internship is jointly supervised by the building principal(s) and a School of Graduate and Continuing Education faculty member. Attendance at two seminar meetings required. Credit: 3 hours

Educational Leadership 696: Internship III

This course will consist of a minimum of 200 hours service in an administrative role in a public school during either a fall or spring semester (and therefore a component of the K–12 academic year). This internship is jointly supervised by the building principal(s) and a School of Graduate and Continuing Education faculty member. Attendance at two seminar meetings will be required. Credit: 3 hours

Educational Leadership 697: Leadership Program Portfolio

This course is used to show completion of the program portfolio on the student transcript. Enrollment is usually concurrent with the final semester of coursework (usually Internship II and/or III), and, in which case, no additional tuition will be assessed. If this course is taken in a separate semester after all other coursework is completed, an administrative fee will be assessed. Graded on a Pass/Fail basis. Must pass in order to qualify for graduation. May be taken up to three times. Credit: 0 hours

D OC T O R A T E IN L E A D E R S H I P – C O M M O N C O U R S E S ( E L)

Educational Leadership 7010. Information Management Systems

This course examines applications of modern technology for the purpose of strategic planning, curriculum design and delivery and assessment and accountability. This course will use a blended delivery model with most course activities being completed online. For Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership Credit: 3 hours

Educational Leadership 7061. Systematic Inquiry and Decision Analysis

This course examines cycle metric principles and evaluative instruments, inventories, checklists, and rating scales related to systematic inquiry of program effectiveness. This course will use a blended delivery model. For Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership Credit: 3 hours

Educational Leadership 7095. Diversity and Global Development

This course examines the fundamental dimensions of diversity globalization and the internationalization of schools. This course will use a blended delivery model. This course includes an internship project requiring approximately 20 hours outside of class time and supervision by an appropriate site-based supervisor for Educational Leadership K-12 majors. This project becomes part of the student's leadership portfolio as required by the State of North Carolina. For Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership Credit: 3 hours

Educational Leadership 7134. Educational Leadership: Theory and Practice

This course reviews the implications of contemporary administration and organizational models of education policies and practices; advanced analysis and synthesis of the knowledge, skills, and dispositions of ethical leaders who promote the success of all students by creating cultures of educational excellence and responding to diverse learners. This course will use a blended delivery model. This course includes an internship project requiring approximately 20 hours outside of class time and supervision by an appropriate site-based supervisor for Educational Leadership K-12 majors. This project becomes part of the student's leadership portfolio as required by the State of North Carolina. For Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership Credit: 3 hours

Educational Leadership 7156: Comprehensive Planning and Program Evaluation

This course focuses on concepts and strategies associated with effective planning in education and human services, examines how data can be used as input for a comprehensive plan. This course will use a blended delivery model. This course includes an internship project requiring approximately 20 hours outside of class time and supervision by an appropriate site-based supervisor for Educational Leadership K-12 majors. This project becomes part of the student's leadership portfolio as required by the State of North Carolina. For Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership Credit: 3 hours

Educational Leadership 7189. Organizational Development and Change

This course examines the operational structure of schools, critical approaches to effective communication, principles of change process, and diverse strategies for change agents. This course will use a blended delivery model. This course includes an internship project requiring approximately 20 hours outside of class time and supervision by an appropriate site-based supervisor for Educational Leadership K-12 majors. This project becomes part of the student's leadership portfolio as required by the State of North Carolina. For Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership Credit: 3 hours

Educational Leadership 7211. Data Driven Leadership

This course examines federal, state, and local student data for school improvement planning and implementation, addresses accountability and impetus for data drive leadership. This course will use a blended delivery model. This course includes an internship project requiring approximately 20 hours outside of class time and supervision by an appropriate site-based supervisor for Educational Leadership K-12 majors. This project becomes part of the student's leadership portfolio as required by the State of North Carolina. For Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership Credit: 3 hours

Educational Research 7423. Research Design and Data Analysis

This course examines the utilization of essential research skills with an emphasis on qualitative and quantitative decision analysis; examines the knowledge and skills for action research. This course will use a blended delivery model. For Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership Credit: 3 hours