Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education

Leadership in Educational Administration Specialization

School of Education

The leadership in educational administration specialization is aligned with nationally recognized school leadership standards. Throughout your course work and research, you will develop leadership and problem-solving skills that will help you become a confident, innovative, and successful administrative leader. This PhD specialization may lead to principal or superintendent licensure depending on the requirements in your home state.

You may be eligible for transfer credits of up to 48 credits.

Residency Requirements: As a doctoral learner you will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online courses. Taken during specific milestones in your program, you will attend three colloquia, each one week in length.

ENROLL NOW FOR CLASSES BEGINNING: January 6, 2025 COST PER QUARTER: $4,050 (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment) TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS: 120

Core Courses:

• ED 8004 - Societal and Cultural Change - 4 credits
• ED 8113 - Advanced Study in Research Methods - 4 credits

Specialization courses:

• ED 820 - Principles of Educational Administration - 4 credits
• ED 822 - The Funding of Educational Institutions - 4 credits
• ED 823 - Education and the Law - 4 credits
• ED 853 - Elementary School Administration - 4 credits OR
• ED 854 - Secondary School Administration - 4 credits
• ED 7541 - Teacher Supervision and Evaluation - 4 credits
• ED 7542 - The Politics of Pre-K–12 Education - 4 credits
• ED 7545 - Special Education Administration - 4 credits
• ED 8111 - The Historical and Social Foundations of Education - 4 credits
• ED 9984 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination I - 4 credits
• ED 9985 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination II - 4 credits
• ED 9996 - Dissertation Research I - 4 credits
• ED 9997 - Dissertation Research II - 4 credits
• ED 9998 - Dissertation Research III - 4 credits
• ED 9999 - Dissertation Research IV - 4 credits

Choose one internship sequence:

• ED 7901 - Internship in Educational Administration - 4 credits AND
• ED 7902 - Internship for Educational Administration II - 4 credits
• OR
• ED 7903 - Internship for the Superintendency - 4 credits AND
• ED 7904 - Internship for the Superintendency II - 4 credits

Twelve Elective Courses:

• ED 812 - The Governance of Educational Institutions - 4 credits
• ED 814 - Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Educational Process - 4 credits
• ED 815 - The Future of Educational Institutions: Topics and Trends - 4 credits
• ED 818 - The Future of Teaching and Learning: Issues for the Educational Leader - 4 credits
• ED 825 - Curriculum Development - 4 credits
• ED 853 - Elementary School Administration - 4 credits OR
• ED 854 - Secondary School Administration - 4 credits
• ED 857 - Personnel Administration - 4 credits
• ED 7543 - The Superintendency (required for those seeking superintendent license) - 4 credits
• ED 7544 - Introduction to School Business Administration - 4 credits
• ED 7560 - Innovative Leadership - 4 credits
• ED 8910 - The Minnesota Superintendency - 4 credits
• ED 8911 - The Minnesota K–12 Principalship - 4 credits OR
• Choose any graduate courses.