Doctor of Education (Ed.D)
Doctor of Education (Ed.D)
The Doctor of Education degree prepares education scholars and leaders for the 21st century. The main components of online Ed. D programs are the Core Courses, Research Courses, and the Applied Dissertation. The Ed. D is focused on developing educational environments and aims to train doctoral students with a broad and solid multidisciplinary foundation, in understanding the problem of creation and implementation of new learning systems combining a different kind of learning deliveries. Students conduct studies that address the most pressing problems in education. Upon completion of the program, graduates assume roles as university faculty, senior-level educational leaders, and policymakers.
Program Learning Outcomes
Program Breakdown by Course
| Course Number | Course Name | Semester Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Core Courses (12 credits) | ||
DOE 8000
Issues and Trends in EducationThe course describes analyses and presents the most relevant aspects related to megatrends, new learning models, the impact of technologies, and the application of new quality frameworks in education. |
Issues and Trends in Education | 3.0 |
DOE 8002
Theoretical Foundations of Educational EnvironmentThis course is an overview of classic and contemporary theories of learning and their applications in educational technology and emerging orientations; implications for practice. Explores foundations, history, perspectives, and literature in the field. Enables students to think more critically about their efforts and career goals. |
Theoretical Foundations of Educational Environment | 3.0 |
DOE 8003
Technology and Leadership in Educational InstitutionsThis course examines how companies, governments and other groups should change with the changing economic and technological conditions, as do educational institutions. We live in a time of transition from education at a time when businessmen, politicians, academics and the wider community are defining what should be the education of the future. This course analyzed the main trends influencing education, and approaches, how teaching and learning institutions change with the development of information technologies. |
Technology and Leadership in Educational Institutions | 3.0 |
DOE 8010
Psychological and Social Theories of EducationThis course is designed to provide an extensive study of psychological and social theories in the field of education. It will examine the historical/social environment that gave rise to the theories. In addition, the major tenets of the theories and their implications for educational policy, research, and critical practice. In addition, the strengths and weaknesses of the theories will be questioned. |
Psychological and Social Theories of Education | 3.0 |
| Research Courses (24 credits) | ||
DBR 9008
Information Search for ResearchThis course introduces participants to the concepts and techniques of information search for scientific researchers. It also contributes to creating skills for conducting information searches in a proper way as well as to report correctly the results, based on literature search. The course puts the main focus on abilities for locating information sources, and on the evaluation and selection of those information sources appropriate in specific science fields. Attention is given as well to bibliographic formats and reference management systems to allow researchers create their own bibliographies. |
Information Search for Research | 6.0 |
| DBR 9009 | Design and Research Methodologies | 6.0 |
| DBR 9010 | Applied Statistics in Research | 6.0 |
DBR 9011
Collection and Analysis of Research DataThis course offers commonly used statistical analysis for evaluating research data, selection of appropriate analysis procedures, evaluation and reporting of information, and application to problems. The phrase "field data collection & analysis" reflects the course's broad concern with the principles and problems related to designing (including proposal writing), planning, and implementing surveys; data analysis; and reporting research results. |
Collection and Analysis of Research Data | 6.0 |
| Dissertation Courses (15 credits) | ||
DBD 9012
Dissertation ProjectThis course focuses on formulating the research problem, it proposes and develops a preliminary literature review, and formulates research questions for the dissertation project. The dissertation project paper represents the first stage in the dissertation process that ultimately will allow the student to demonstrate mastery of a chosen field of study and make an original contribution to that field. |
Dissertation Project | 3.0 |
DBD 9013
Dissertation ProposalDissertation Proposal emphasizes the formulation and writing of the dissertation proposal and the process for IRB approval. Methodology and content for each of the proposal chapters are defined, including a thorough discussion of the role of the literature review to support or refute the dissertation topic. |
Disserrtation Proposal | 6.0 |
DBD 9014
Dissertation Applied ResearchThis stage presents, in sufficient detail, the research findings and data analyses, and describes the systematic and careful application of the research methods. Additionally this stage discusses the findings and expounds on their importance, meaning, and significance. Dissertation Applied Research involves the dissertation final report approval. |
Dissertation Applied Research | 6.0 |
| WORLD CONCENTRATIONS Educational Systems & Environment Courses (9 Credits) |
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DOE 8004
Educational Environments and SystemsThis course focuses on research and design of educational systems, management of effective learning environments, integration of technologies, leadership in educational policy improvement, and promotion of equity and inclusion in education. |
Educational Environments and Systems | 3.0 |
DOE 8005
Instructional LeadershipThis course develops leadership in educational processes, design of effective instructional strategies, training and development of teachers, assessment of academic performance, management of change in teaching, integration of technologies, and promotion of ethical and inclusive practices. |
Instructional Leadership | 3.0 |
DOE 8006
Advanced Educational ResearchThis course emphasizes advanced research methodologies in education, focusing on contemporary issues and innovative solutions for educational systems and environments. |
Advanced Educational Research | 3.0 |
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CREDITS
Credential Awarded
Doctor of Education
