Administration and Leadership Studies Ed.D.

Purpose of Degree;

The doctoral program in Administration and Leadership Studies offered on the ESU campus by Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP) is designed for future school superintendents and K-16 school leaders. The program offers a rich mix of theory and application. In addition to traditional coursework, the program promotes skills in conducting research.

Program Highlights:

  • All courses will be taught at East Stroudsburg University
  • Doctoral candidates will remain together as a cohort group throughout the program.
  • All classes will meet five times per semester on a Friday and Saturday. All classes will be presented in a seminar format that combines theory and application. The program is designed to accommodate the participants’ work schedules.
  • During a fall leadership retreat, guest speakers, former doctoral students conducting research and professional consultants offer experience and best practices related to leadership skills and management techniques.
  • Candidates who successfully complete the program receive a doctor of education (D.Ed.) degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
  • Candidates who satisfactorily complete this program may apply for the Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility. The Pennsylvania State Department of Education also requires five years of educational administrative experience.
  • Candidates are required to follow the policies and procedures of IUP since the degree is offered and conferred by IUP. Students will be provided such information by IUP.

Proposed Schedule:

Year 1 — First Term

PSED 701Leadership Theories

3 credits

PSED 710Advanced Topics Human Development

3 credits

Year 1 — Second Term

PSED 725Critical Analysis of Issues and Innovations in Education

3 credits

PSED 720Doctoral Seminar in Advanced Research Methods

3 credits

Year 1 — Third Term

PSED 783Analysis of Qualitative Data in Leadership Studies

3 credits

PSED 660School Finance

3 credits

Year 2 — Fourth Term

PSED 702Leadership: Case Study

3 credits

PSED 730Analysis of Effective Instructional and Supervisory Techniques

3 credits

Year 2 — Fifth Term

PSED 782Research Instrument Design for Leadership

3 credits

PSED 651Conflict Resolution

3 credits

Year 2 — Sixth Term

PSED 650School And Community

3 credits

PSED 658School Law and Negotiations

3 credits

Year 3 — Seventh Term

PSED 703Leadership: Applied Practice

3 credits

PSED 705Curriculum Analysis

3 credits

Year 3 — Eighth Term

PSED 681Special Topics In Education

3 credits

PSED 798Intern Administration & Leadership

3 credits

Year 3 — Ninth Term

Written and Oral Comprehensive Exams

PSED 798Intern Administration & Leadership

3 credits

Required in Year 3 — Spring, summer, and fall

Completion of dissertation

PSED 950Dissertation (1 - 9 credits)

1 - 9 credits