Curriculum
Curriculum
Curriculum
This program consists of three phases and utilizes a cohort model. The program will total 60 credit hours; 48 credit hours of required courses and 12 credit hours for the dissertation. The cohort fosters a spirit of community, provides a peer support network, and helps maintain focus on completing the program. Cohort members work closely with faculty. The program offers four tracks which are available in three delivery formats. See the section on Program Tracks for more information.
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Fall |
Spring |
Summer |
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Year 1 |
1st 8 weeks |
Leadership Theory |
Diversity in Educational Leadership |
Track 1 – 6 weeks (fully online) |
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2nd 8 weeks |
Action Research |
Changing Organizations |
Track 2 – 6 weeks (fully online) |
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Year 2 |
1st 8 weeks |
Quantitative Analysis |
Issues in Qualitative Analysis* |
Track 3 – 6 weeks (fully online) |
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2nd 8 weeks |
The Policy Environment |
Mixed Methods Research |
Track 4 – 6 weeks (fully online) |
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Year 3 |
1st 8 weeks |
Dissertation Seminar I |
Applied Ethics in Educational Leadership |
Dissertation Research |
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2nd 8 weeks |
Dissertation Seminar II |
Advanced Leadership |
