Educational Administration and Leadership - Adult and Higher Education (Ed.D.)

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Admissions Information

Doctor of Education, Adult & Higher Education: Total 90-95 credit hours with a minimum of 60 credit hours beyond a conferred master’s degree

Major Area Coursework

AHED 701 - Adult Learning Theories 3 cr hrs
AHED 710 - Social Justice and Cultural Issues in Adult Education 3 cr hrs
AHED 715 - Foundations of Global Lifelong Learning 3 cr hrs
AHED 720 - Principles of Postsecondary Education 3 cr hrs
AHED 752 - Organization and Administration in Higher Education 3 cr hrs
AHED 898D - Dissertation in AHED (C) 1 to 20 cr hrs (15-20 credit hours required)
AHED Electives: 6-12 cr hrs (minimum 6 credit hours)
EDAD 801 - Theory in Educational Leadership 3 cr hrs
EDAD 805 - Inquiry for the Scholar-Practitioner 3 cr hrs
EDAD 810 - Research in Educational Leadership 3 cr hrs
EDAD 885 - Dissertation Seminar 3 cr hrs

Supporting Area Coursework

EDER 762 - Foundations of Statistics 3 cr hrs
Select one of the following Advanced Reserach Methods courses:
EDER 763 - Qualitative Methods of Educational Research 3 cr hrs
EDER 860 - Advanced Statistics I 3 cr hrs
EDER 861 - Advanced Statistics II 3 cr hrs
EDER 890 - Seminar (C) 3 cr hrs
Supporting electives/outside courses: 33 to 36 credit hours

Student Learning Outcomes

Use inquiry to identify problems and bring about solutions to complex problems. 
Model equity-oriented inclusive leadership, including challenging injustices within the system.
Acknowledge that every change is systemic change and lead people/institutions through the process.
Respect multiple perspectives and diversity of thought. 
Build strong partnerships through communication, presence, and mutually beneficial endeavors.
Inspire a shared mission and vision focused on the well-being and success of every member of the organization.

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