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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education
School of Education
Leadership in Educational Administration specialization
Conduct your own doctoral research in the challenging, growing field of P–12 administration, and develop the skills to translate theory into effective, innovative leadership practices. This specialization is one of very few online programs that is state-approved, a requirement for principal or superintendent licensure in a number of states. It is also aligned with standards of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC). Throughout the program, you will develop a professional portfolio that demonstrates your doctoral competencies to current and future employers. People who choose this specialization include those pursuing leadership positions such as principal, director, or superintendent at the district level, or higher education faculty positions.
Total Program:
120
quarter credits
Up to 48 quarter credits may be transferred into this program
Next Start Date: December 7, 2009
Quarter - Coursework:
$4,485
Quarter - Comps/Diss:
$3,945
78% of our learners receive aid.
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Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- ED8007 - Leading Innovation
- ED8113 - Advanced Study in Research Methods
- ED8119 - Advanced Practicum in Research Design*
Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- ED7820 - Principles of Educational Administration
- ED8111 - The Historical and Social Foundations of Education
- ED7822 - The Funding of Educational Institutions*
- ED7823 - Education and the Law*
- ED7541 - Teacher Supervision and Evaluation*
- ED7545 - Special Education Administration*
- ED7542 - The Politics of P–12 Education
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- In addition, choose one of the following leadership options:
- For learners seeking principal licensure
- ED7852 - P–12 Principalship*
- ED7901 - Internship in Educational Administration I*
- ED7902 - Internship in Educational Administration II*
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- For learners seeking superintendent licensure
- ED7543 - The Superintendency
- ED7903 - Internship in the Superintendency I*
- ED7904 - Internship in the Superintendency II*
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- ED9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination*
- ED9920 - Dissertation Courseroom* - non-credit
- ED9921 - Dissertation Research 1* - 5 quarter credits
- ED9922 - Dissertation Research 2* - 5 quarter credits
- ED9923 - Dissertation Research 3* - 5 quarter credits
- ED9924 - Dissertation Research 4* - 5 quarter credits
Eleven Elective Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- Recommended elective courses
- ED7544 - Introduction to School Business Administration
- ED8812 - The Governance of Educational Institutions
- ED7310 - Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Educational Process
- ED8100 - The Future of Educational Institutions: Topics and Trends
- ED7818 - The Future of Teaching and Learning: Issues for the Educational Leader
- ED7106 - Curriculum Development
- ED7857 - Personnel Administration
- ED8115 - Advanced Quantitative Research Methods*
- ED8117 - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods*
- HS5334 - Ethnic and Cultural Awareness
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- Choose any graduate courses.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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Admission to the Leadership in Educational Administration specialization requires learners to complete and submit the Capella University School of Education Certification of Teaching Experience form located at www.capella.edu/aspscripts/schools/TeachingExperience.pdf.
Capella University cannot guarantee licensure, certification, or endorsement. State regulations vary regarding professional licensure and salary benefits. It is learners' responsibility to understand and comply with requirements for their state.
State regulations vary regarding course requirements for professional licensure. For assistance with state-mandated course requirements for licensure, contact the designated school representative.
Learners who have already taken an internship and who have the principal or superintendent license/certificate may petition the faculty chair to replace the internship with electives.
In Minnesota, learners who wish to add endorsements to existing administrative licenses must complete additional field work. To expand an elementary or secondary license to K–12, learners must complete a second 200-hour internship. To add a principal endorsement to a superintendent endorsement in Minnesota (or vice versa), the internship is 320 hours (MR, 3512.0200, Subp.3.).
Learners seeking licensure in Arizona must secure a Structured English Immersion endorsement (SEI). Capella University has an alliance with Rio Salado College regarding course work for the SEI endorsement. Learners needing this endorsement should contact academicadvisement@mail.riosalado.edu to discuss the necessary courses and the application process at Rio Salado College.
Prior to enrollment, Washington state learners are advised to contact the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction at 360.725.6320 or profed@k12.wa.us to determine teacher certification or endorsement requirements, and contact their school district regarding qualifications for salary advancement.
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