Doctorate in K-12 Education Leadership
For those who are interested in becoming a K-12 school leader, principal, superintendent of schools or K-12 educational researcher, the EdD in K-12 Education Leadership (EdD K-12) program might be the right choice. Candidates may also use this program specialization to apply for initial principal/administrator licensure in most states if you already have initial teacher licensure.
The EdD in K‑12 Education Leadership program requires each student to demonstrate his/her mastery of program content which includes the role of law, governance, public education, or the political, cultural, or economic context as supported by educational research. Educational Leadership Constituent Council (ELCC) Standards will also be mastered through the course curriculum. Thus, students graduating will have developed as critical thinkers, leaders, and researchers. As with any doctoral degree, graduates will master the English language and applied research methodologies.
EdD K-12 Program Mission
The EdD in K-12 Education Leadership degree program’s mission is to graduate successful and influential K-12 leaders who are critical thinkers—with exceptional knowledge, skills, and integrity—who are able to apply theory to the creative and innovative solutions of practical education problems. The EdD is designed to be of service to both students and the learning organizations and communities that graduates serve.
CONCURRENT ENROLLMENT IN CONTENT AND DISSERTATION ADVISING (DOC) COURSES IS MANDATORY.
Program Learning Outcomes:
- Demonstrate knowledge, skills and professional dispositions of the National Council for Accreditation or Teacher Education (NCATE); the Education Leadership Constituency Council (ELCC); and the Colorado Performance-Based Principal Licensure Standards.
- Analyze and evaluate current K-12 pedagogy and practice as well as synthesize and apply critical thinking to the student’s academic deliverables and professional lives.
- Examine, select and integrate solutions to practical problems in leading K-12 institutions.
- Assess and select current research that is practical, relevant and appropriate to the students’ chosen K-12 Leadership research topic and methodology, and integrate this information into course synthesizing projects, the dissertation and other academic deliverables.
- Perform research and recommend practical solutions to a problem, question or issue relevant to the student’s area of research interest specific to K-12 Education.
The Doctorate of Education (EdD) in K 12 Education Leadership degree program prepares key K 12 education leaders who serve as teachers, academic department chairpersons, and professional development personnel; administrators, principals, and superintendents; education faculty at institutions of higher education; researchers within organizations that create, implement and/or evaluate education policy; and entrepreneurs who work with schools and other learning organizations.
Certification and Licensure:
Jones International University provides programs that are acceptable for educator or educational administrator certificates in most states. The completion of a JIU degree program does not guarantee certification or licensure in any state – students must often complete applications or complete similar administrative requirements before they may obtain licensure. A small number of states currently require students to graduate from an educator/administrator program specifically approved by the state or accredited by a certain accreditor. All State licensure requirements are subject to change at any time. It is the student’s ultimate responsibility to determine the requirements for the state in which they intend to seek licensure, including any state where the student may relocate or intends to relocate. JIU performs periodic reviews of state requirements no more frequently than annually. As of November 15, 2011, JIU has determined based upon its independent research that Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Kentucky and Tennessee do not accept certain licensure applications from JIU students.
Your course sequence will be determined in cooperation with your Student Support Counselor.
| CURRICULUM | |
|---|---|
| 1 Orientation Course - no cost | No Credit |
| 7 Core Content Courses | 21 Credits |
| 3 Research Courses | 9 Credits |
| 2 Electives | 6 Credits |
| 1 Comprehensive Written Examination Course | 3 Credits |
| 1 Formal Proposal Course | 4 Credits |
| 4 Dissertation Courses | 16 Credits |
| 13 Dissertation Writing Courses | 13 Credits |
TOTAL Required for Graduation | 72 Credit Hours |
Transfer credit is available for applicable courses.
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