The Department of Educational Theory, Policy, and Administration
offers the doctor of education degree in educational administration and
supervision. The program is designed to ensure that each graduate
acquires a core of theoretical knowledge and research skills germane to
all administrative and program development positions, and yet have wide
latitude to pursue individual professional specialties. The program
fosters a balance between theory and its application in professional
practice, and also is designed for advanced studies. Applicants seeking
certification should enroll in the master`s degree program (Option A).
Degree Requirements (Minimum of 48 Credits; Maximum of 18 Transfer Credits for Postbaccalaureate Course Work)
1. Area of Specialization in Educational Administration (30)
Required Courses
15:230:600 Topics in Educational Administration and Supervision (3)
15:230:603 Theory and Research Findings in Educational Administration (3)
15:230:604 Organizational Theory in Education (3)
15:230:614 Research Problems in Educational Administration and Supervision II (3)
2. Research Methods (9)
15:230:613 Research Problems in Educational Administration and Supervision I (3) (required)
3. Courses outside of Area of Specialization (9)
One course in each of these areas: learning in a content area, social
and philosophical foundations, psychological foundations
Total: 48 credits
4. Ed.D. Qualifying Examination
Doctoral qualifying examinations are given to the students at the
completion of their course work to assess the breadth and depth of the
knowledge they have acquired through their studies. All required course
work will be completed before taking a doctoral qualifying examination.
Please consult the program office for additional information about program requirements.
