Leadership and Policy Studies - Policy Studies Concentration, (EdD)

Program objectives of the EdD in Leadership and Policy Studies (LDPS) include the (1) development of skills in K-12 policy research and implementation; (2) development of research skills relevant to data analysis (qualitative and quantitative) and the relationship of data to organizational effectiveness; and (3) garner knowledge and understanding within a concentration area (policy studies).

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Program Admission

Each applicant must submit a completed application to the University Graduate School that includes:

Official transcripts for all prior undergraduate and graduate courses.
Letter of application inclusive of a brief statement of professional goals
Professional resume
Three letters of professional recommendation on letterhead
A personal interview will be scheduled with each applicant. An admission decision will be made following the personal interview. The decision will be based on a holistic profile that includes information contained in the completed application packet described above and obtained during the personal interview. Interested applicants are encouraged contact the departmental office to obtain more information about the LDPS program
Deadline for submission of all application material is April 1 for the fall semester, and November 1 for the spring semester.

Program Requirements

A minimum of 54 semester hours

beyond the master’s degree, including the core requirements (30 hours) of LEAD 8001 , LEAD 8002 , LEAD 8003 , LEAD 8070 , LDPS 8155 LDPS 8320 LDPS 8330 , EDPR 8541 , EDPR 8561 , EDPR 8542 or EDPR 8565 ; 9 hours of dissertation (LEAD 9000 ); 12 hours approved concentration, 3 hours elective

Fifteen hours must be taken in the departmental core:

Policy Studies Concentration Requirements:

Dissertation (9 hours)

LEAD 9000 - Dissertation **

NOTE:

Doctoral programs are not intended for basic school administrative certification. Students wishing certification through this program must complete additional course work detailed in the K-12 Educational Leadership Certificate.