Educational Leadership in Higher Education (Ed.D.)
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Program Overview
Ed.D. in Higher Education Program (51 Credits)
Leadership in higher education requires creativity, flexibility, strategic thinking, and an understanding of student-centered institutions. Our Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership with a concentration in higher education will help you become as a leader who can make a difference in the field.
Our Ed.D. in Educational Leadership in Higher Education offers:
- A highly personalized approach: Small cohorts keeps the student/teacher ratio low and the level of support high. You will develop career-long professional relationships with your peers, faculty, and advisors.
- Apprenticeship experience: A doctoral apprenticeship offers students the chance to build their professional network, expand career options, and hone their leadership skills.
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Curriculum
Curriculum Requirements - Total Credits Required: 51
Foundation Courses
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EDL 730Â -Â Current Issues in Educational Policy (Cr: 3)
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EDL 703Â -Â History of Higher Education (Cr: 3)
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EDL 710Â -Â Sociology of Education (Cr: 3)
Method Courses
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EDL 716Â -Â Literature Review I (Cr: 3)
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EDL 736Â -Â Literature Review II (Cr: 3)
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EDL 715Â -Â Introduction to Qualitative Research (Cr: 3)
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EDL 735Â -Â Introduction to Quantitative Research (Cr: 3)
Leadership Courses
Students Choose two from the following:
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EDL 708Â -Â Change Leadership in Education (Cr: 3)
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EDL 738Â -Â Ethical Leadership in Education (Cr: 3)
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EDL 720Â -Â Transformational Leadership in Contemporary Education (Cr: 3)
Higher Education Leadership Electives
Electives - 9 credits
Students must choose from three of the following:
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EDL 711Â -Â Prior Learning Assessment Seminar (Cr: 3)
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EDL 712Â -Â Organizational Consulting: A Fieldwork Approach (Cr: 3)
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EDL 746Â -Â Finance, Budget, and Operations (Cr: 3)
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EDL 752AÂ -Â Action Research (Cr: 3)
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EDL 760Â -Â Student Development: History and Issues (Cr: 3)
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EDL 764Â -Â Theories and Practice in Academic Leadership (Cr: 3)
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EDL 768Â -Â Teaching, Learning & Institutional Culture (Cr: 3)
Misc Courses
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EXM 700Â -Â Comprehensive Paper (Cr: 0)
Experiential Courses
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EDL 772A/772BÂ -Â Doctoral Apprenticeship I & II (Cr: 6)
Dissertation Courses
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EDL 755AÂ -Â Dissertation Study Part I (Cr: 3)
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EDL 755BÂ -Â Dissertation Study Part II (Cr: 3)
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EDL 755CÂ -Â Dissertation Study Part III (Cr: 3)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this program, students will:
- Locate, analyze and synthesize existing research to address problems in the field.
- ​Apply key concepts, theories, and frameworks from education and related fields of inquiry to critically examine leadership issues and decisions in higher education settings.
- Utilize social scientific research processes (qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods) to develop and evaluate research.
- Communicate clearly with a scholarly audience via written research, oral presentations, and in dialog with each other.
- Conduct original scholarship that contributes significantly to the field.
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EDL 730Â -Â Current Issues in Educational Policy (Cr: 3)
Accreditations
Î÷¹ÏÊÓƵ College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE). The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership program is approved by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education.