Education (PHD) - Educational Leadership (K-12)
Description
The Ph.D. in education with emphasis in educational leadership offers practicing professionals additional education for positions in the schools, school districts, and higher education as faculty.
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 72
Course Requirements
The Ph.D. in education with emphasis in educational leadership requires the following courses:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Leadership Core | ||
| EDFD 6090 | The Cultural Context of Education | 3 |
| EDLD 7940 | Human Resource Development | 3 |
| EDLD 6999A | Special Topics in Educational Leadership | 3 |
| EDLD 7000 | Leadership & Org Theory for Practice | 3 |
| EDLD 7210 | District Operations and Management | 3 |
| EDLD 7300 | Multidisciplinary Persp on Leadership | 3 |
| EDLD 7500 | Organizational Improvement | 3 |
| EDLD 7560 | Internship in Educational Administration (Required) | 3 |
| Research Component | ||
| EDRS 6010 | Educational Statistics I | 3 |
| EDRS 7010 | Educational Statistics II | 3 |
| EDRS 6050 | Introduction to Educational Research | 3 |
| EDRS 7050 | Advanced Quantitative Research Methods | 3 |
| or EDRS 7060 | Applications of Qualitative Research | |
| EDRS 7040 | Foun. of Qualitative Research Method | 3 |
| Approved Electives | ||
| Select 15 hours of electives outside the leadership emphasis, with 9 hours outside the School of Education | 15 | |
| Dissertation | ||
| Select 18 hours of dissertation | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 72 | |
Other Academic Requirements
All doctoral students must complete a minimum of 36 hours of coursework in residence at the University of Mississippi. All courses in the leadership core and EDRS 6050 Introduction to Educational Research, EDRS 7010 Educational Statistics II, EDRS 7040 Foun. of Qualitative Research Method, EDRS 7050 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods, and EDRS 7060 Applications of Qualitative Research must be taken in residence.
A written comprehensive examination encompassing the leadership core, research, and area of specialization is taken upon completion of coursework. After passing the comprehensive examination, students must enroll for at least 3 hours of dissertation credit in two of the three semesters each year and must earn at least 18 hours of dissertation. Students must complete a dissertation prospectus and must complete and orally defend a dissertation.