Educational Administration and Leadership - Curriculum Director (Ed.D.)

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Division of Educational Leadership

The Division of Educational Leadership develops innovative scholar-practitioners and transformational leaders who use critical theory to solve complex problems of practice.

Doctor of Education, Curriculum Director: Total 90-95 credit hours with a minimum of 60 credit hours beyond a conferred master’s degree and a minimum of 30 credit hours beyond a conferred master’s degree and specialist’s degree in Special Education.

Major Area Coursework

EDAD 701 - Educational Leadership (C) 3 cr hrs
EDAD 710 - Principal Leadership 3 cr hrs
EDAD 714 - Instructional Leadership 3 cr hrs
EDAD 716 - Curriculum Leadership 3 cr hrs
EDAD 720 - Special Education Law for School Administrators 3 cr hrs
EDAD 735 - School Law 3 cr hrs
EDAD 740 - School Community Relations 3 cr hrs
EDAD 801 - Theory in Educational Leadership 3 cr hrs
EDAD 810 - Research in Educational Leadership 3 cr hrs
EDAD 760 - Human Resources and Community Leadership 3 cr hrs
EDAD 885 - Dissertation Seminar 3 cr hrs
EDAD 894D - Internship/Field Experience (Ed.D.) 1 to 8 cr hrs (3 credit hours required)
EDAD 898D - Dissertation in EDAD (C) 1 to 20 cr hrs (15-20 credit hours required.)
EDAD elective courses 0-9 credit hours

Supporting Area Coursework

EDER 762 - Foundations of Statistics 3 cr hrs
EDER Advanced Statistics course 3 cr hrs
Select 3 courses below (9 credit hours required):
ELED 512 - Kindergarten Education (C) 3 cr hrs
ELED 713 - Advanced Curriculum & Practices in Early Childhood Education 3 cr hrs
ELED 773 - Research-Based Methods in Curriculum and Instruction 2-3 cr hrs (3 credit hours required)
MLED 731 - Middle Level Education and Curriculum 3 cr hrs
SEED 741 - 7-12 Curriculum & Instruction (C) 3 cr hrs
Select EDFN/EPSY Foundations course 3 credit hours:
EDFN 720 - Philosophies of Education (C) 3 cr hrs
EPSY 741 - Cognitive Approaches to Educational Psychology 3 cr hrs
Supporting electives/outside courses 12-21 credit hours
In addition to successfully completing coursework students must take a national professional exam designated by the Division of Educational Leadership to graduate.

Note:

*For licensure in South Dakota students need to take Indian Education (INED) 511.

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.

Courses or Programs Leading to Professional Licensure or Certification

The University of South Dakota as of July 1, 2020, cannot confirm whether any particular course or program meets educational prerequisites for professional licensure or certification in states other than South Dakota. If you are planning to apply for licensure/certification in a state other than South Dakota after completion of your program, contact the academic department offering your major or CDE at 605.658.6152 or by email at cde@usd.edu. USD is working to comply with these requirements and will provide up-to-date information as it becomes available.

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