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Education (Ed.D.)
Degree Tracks
Christian School Leadership
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Leadership
Program Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate research‑informed knowledge of leadership theories, organizational systems, and change management to address complex problems within education-related environments.
- Execute practitioner‑focused research that adheres to professional, ethical, and methodological standards in the field of education.
- Integrate Christian principles of justice, stewardship, service, and compassion in decision-making.
- Evaluate and apply ethical frameworks, professional codes, and moral reasoning to ensure integrity, fairness, and transparency in educational leadership practice.
- Lead effectively within diverse educational settings, ensuring equitable learning environments for the diversity of students and communities.
Degree Requirements
Program Core Requirements (25 credits)
| EDME 561 | Adult Learning and Development | 3 |
| EDME 724 | Transformative Leadership in Diverse Educational Contexts | 3 |
| EDME 726 | Special Topics in Education | 3 |
| EDME 820 | Candidacy Exam--Seminar | 1 |
| EDME 932 | Dissertation in Education I | 3 |
| EDME 934 | Dissertation in Education II | 3 |
| EDME 936 | Dissertation in Education III | 3 |
| IPEC 832 | Advanced Research Methods I | 3 |
| IPEC 834 | Advanced Research Methods II | 3 |
Christian School Leadership Track (27 credits)
| EDME 626 | Christian Perspectives on Classroom Climate, Curriculum, and Instruction | 3 |
| EDME 730 | Resource Leadership- Personnel, Budgets, and Facilities | 3 |
| EDME 740 | Practicum in Educational Leadership | 1-3 |
Choose 18 credits from the following:
| BUSA 505 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| COUN 514 | Counseling Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| COUN 548 | Anger, Ostracism, Forgiveness and Reconciliation | 3 |
| COUN 550 | Crisis, Trauma, and Grief Counseling | 3 |
| EDME 504 | Family and Community Partnerships | 3 |
| IPEC 525 | Curriculum and Learning | 3 |
| EDME 560 | Online Education Leadership and Management | 3 |
| EDME 624 | Discipleship in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDME 720 | Collaboration and Reconciliation | 3 |
| EDME 728 | Ethical Decision Making in Education | 3 |
| IPEC 530 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| LEAD 501 | The Character of a Leader | 3 |
| LEAD 505 | Strategic Thinking, Planning and Organizational Change | 3 |
| LEAD 540 | Followership, Teamwork and Group Dynamics | 3 |
| LEAD 550 | Organizational Effectiveness | 3 |
Or, other LEAD/EDME/COUN course with permission of director and course instructor.
Curriculum and Instruction Track (27 credits)
| EDME 620 | Learning Centered Educational Technology | 3 |
| EDME 740 | Practicum in Educational Leadership | 1-3 |
Three credits in online instruction selective:
| EDME 552 | Issues and Ethics in Online Teaching | 3 |
| EDME 554 | Online Instruction and Learning | 3 |
| EDME 560 | Online Education Leadership and Management | 3 |
Choose 18 credits from the following:
| BUSA 505 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| COUN 514 | Counseling Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| COUN 548 | Anger, Ostracism, Forgiveness and Reconciliation | 3 |
| COUN 550 | Crisis, Trauma, and Grief Counseling | 3 |
| EDME 503 | Advanced Instructional Design and Assessment | 3 |
| EDME 504 | Family and Community Partnerships | 3 |
| IPEC 525 | Curriculum and Learning | 3 |
| EDME 552 | Issues and Ethics in Online Teaching | 3 |
| EDME 554 | Online Instruction and Learning | 3 |
| EDME 560 | Online Education Leadership and Management | 3 |
| EDME 624 | Discipleship in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDME 626 | Christian Perspectives on Classroom Climate, Curriculum, and Instruction | 3 |
| EDME 720 | Collaboration and Reconciliation | 3 |
| EDME 728 | Ethical Decision Making in Education | 3 |
| HIED 520 | Academic Engagement and Learning in Higher Education | 3 |
| IPEC 530 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| LEAD 501 | The Character of a Leader | 3 |
| LEAD 505 | Strategic Thinking, Planning and Organizational Change | 3 |
| LEAD 540 | Followership, Teamwork and Group Dynamics | 3 |
| LEAD 550 | Organizational Effectiveness | 3 |
Or, other LEAD/EDME/COUN/HIED course with permission of director and course instructor.
Educational Leadership Track (27 credits)
| IPEC 530 | Organizational Communication | 3 |
| EDME 720 | Collaboration and Reconciliation | 3 |
| EDME 728 | Ethical Decision Making in Education | 3 |
| LEAD 505 | Strategic Thinking, Planning and Organizational Change | 3 |
Choose 15 credits from the following:
| BUSA 505 | Business Analytics | 3 |
| COUN 514 | Counseling Children and Adolescents | 3 |
| COUN 548 | Anger, Ostracism, Forgiveness and Reconciliation | 3 |
| COUN 550 | Crisis, Trauma, and Grief Counseling | 3 |
| EDME 504 | Family and Community Partnerships | 3 |
| IPEC 525 | Curriculum and Learning | 3 |
| EDME 560 | Online Education Leadership and Management | 3 |
| EDME 620 | Learning Centered Educational Technology | 3 |
| EDME 624 | Discipleship in the Classroom | 3 |
| EDME 626 | Christian Perspectives on Classroom Climate, Curriculum, and Instruction | 3 |
| EDME 730 | Resource Leadership- Personnel, Budgets, and Facilities | 3 |
| EDME 740 | Practicum in Educational Leadership | 1-3 |
| EDME 840 | Internship in School and District Leadership | 3 |
| LEAD 501 | The Character of a Leader | 3 |
| LEAD 540 | Followership, Teamwork and Group Dynamics | 3 |
| LEAD 550 | Organizational Effectiveness | 3 |
Or, other LEAD/EDME/COUN course with permission of director and course instructor.