Ed.D. in Educational Administration (w/spec. in K-12 Schools, accelerated option) AA9

Program Options/Extensions:
In addition to taking the core program outlined below, students may want to consider supplementing their program to achieve other goals and pursue additional certification. Each option enhancement has specific prerequisites and/or course requirements in addition to the requirements for the AA9 base program.

Additional Options & Certifications

Optional Advanced Certificate in Program Evaluation [EV1] (3+ Additional Credits)

Additional Advanced Certificate in Digitally-Rich Teaching in K-12 Schools [OT3] (3+ Additional Credits)

Primary program course requirements

The primary program includes a total of 90 credits. The detailed Ed.D. in Educational Administration (w/spec. in K-12 Schools, accelerated option) AA9 Program of Study Form shows the additional requirements for the program option(s)/extension(s). When you meet with your advisor, you will complete a detailed program plan for Ed.D. in Educational Administration (w/spec. in K-12 Schools, accelerated option) AA9

Entry Level Courses

Enter up to 36 credits in entry level/advanced coursework in education or related fields to be transferred in or completed prior to matriculating into the degree program. If there are not 36 credits of eligible transfer courses, or required doctoral courses were taken as part of a Warner master's degree, the student must take additional electives to reach the 90 credits total for the doctoral degree.

Research Methods Courses
Concepts and Issues in Social Science Research
Quantitative Research Methods
Using Quantitative Data Analysis Software (1 credit)
Qualitative Research Methods
Survey Design (1 credit)
Interview and Focus Group Techniques (1 credit)

Program Core
Decision Making for Educational Leaders I: Analyzing Problems in Schools and Universities
Program Evaluation
Decision Making for Educational Leaders II: Making Decisions in Schools and Universities
or Advanced Program Evaluation

Choose 4 advanced courses in educational leadership or related fields. Students should not take a certification course without the express written consent of their advisor (Warner School Leadership Graduates can include 1 retroactive course from their leadership program):

Milestones and Dissertation Research
Portfolio Review: Ed Leadership
Comprehensive Exam Research: K12 Educational Leadership EdD
Program Evaluation Dissertation Proposal Seminar
or Decision Making Dissertation Proposal Seminar
Program Evaluation Dissertation Seminar I
or Decision Making Dissertation Seminar I
Program Evaluation Dissertation Seminar II
or Decision Making Dissertation Seminar II

A total of at least 6 credits of dissertation credits, to be taken concurrently with / (3 credits), / (3 credits), and / (3 credits):
Ed.D. Research (Dissertation) (variable credits)
Ed.D. Research (Dissertation) (variable credits)
Ed.D. Research (Dissertation) (variable credits)

Electives

Choose electives for a total of 6 credits. (Warner School Leadership graduates can include 2 retroactive courses for 6 credits total from their leadership program).

Notes:

Other Requirements:

In addition to the coursework indicated above, in order to graduate and to receive the certification(s)/licensure (if any) you are seeking this program has additional requirements. Please note that in some cases, while our program will provide you with all the academic experiences required for the certification you seek, there may be some additional requirements that you will have to complete independently and outside of our program in order to be granted that certification/licensure (ex: completing a certain number of years of mentored experiences or completing exams).

Required for Program Completion

B.A. or B.S. Degree
Cohort Begins Summer Of
Portfolio Evaluation Successful completion of a portfolio within the first two years in the program.
Dissertation Seminar Starting Fall Of
Comprehensive Exam (see program notes for how to register for exam)
Dissertation Proposal Exam (also referred to as "Qualifying Exam")
Dissertation Defense