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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education
School of Education
Special Education Leadership specialization
Strengthen your ability to oversee and advocate for the growing number of students who need special education services, and contribute to the field through your own doctoral research. This specialization provides a strong foundation in general P–12 educational administration, along with focused course work in special education administration, instructional strategies, law, and finance. People who choose this specialization include those pursuing special education leadership positions at the building, district, state, or national level; higher education faculty positions; or consulting positions in the field of special education.
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
- ED7822 - The Funding of Educational Institutions
- ED7823 - Education and the Law
- ED7106 - Curriculum Development
- ED7541 - Teacher Supervision and Evaluation
- ED7545 - Special Education Administration
- ED7550 - Leadership for Director of Special Education*
- ED7551 - Special Education Curriculum and Instructional Strategies*
- ED7552 - Special Education Law and Finance*
- ED7554 - Internship for Director of Special Education I - 2 quarter credits plus 160 hours field experience
- ED7555 - Internship for Director of Special Education II* - 2 quarter credits plus 160 hours field experience
- 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
- ED7542 - The Politics of P–12 Education
- ED7544 - Introduction to School Business Administration
- ED7852 - P–12 Principalship
- ED7543 - The Superintendency
- ED7901 - Internship in Educational Administration I*
- ED7902 - Internship in Educational Administration II*
- ED7903 - Internship in the Superintendency I*
- ED7904 - Internship in the Superintendency II*
- 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
- ED8111 - The Historical and Social Foundations of Education
- ED8115 - Advanced Quantitative Research Methods*
- ED8117 - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods*
- OR
- Choose any graduate courses.
Admission to the Special Education Leadership 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.
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.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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