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Doctor of Education (EdD)

Overview

The mission of the Doctor of Education (EdD) Program at North Greenville University is to prepare transformational leaders by providing rigorous, research-based education and practical leadership training to equip professionals serving in PK-12 schools, higher education institutions, and educational ministries. By earning this terminal degree and completing their dissertation, EdD graduates will be able to effect positive change in the field of education for the glory of God and the service of others. The program of study for the EdD includes core courses and concentration-specific courses. A total of 57-60 credits are required for graduation, depending on the concentration. There are three options for concentration: PK-12 Education Leadership, Higher Education Leadership, and Educational Ministry Leadership. The coursework for the EdD is organized into five categories: Leadership Foundations, Leadership Competencies, Leadership Contexts (Concentration-Specific), Research Methods, and Dissertation Research.

Degree Requirements

EdD Core Requirements

EDUL-7301Foundations of Educational Research I

3
EDUL-7302Foundations of Educational Research II

3
EDUL-7311Organizational Theory and Analysis

3
EDUL-7312Leadership in Educational Settings

3
EDUL-7313Strategic Planning

3
EDUL-7314Conflict Resolution, Mediation, and Personnel Management

3
EDUL-7315Grant Writing and Proposal Development

3
EDUL-8301Quantitative Research Methods

3
EDUL-8302Qualitative Research Methods

3
EDUL-8303Seminar in Educational Research Design

3
EDUL-9601Dissertation I

6
EDUL-9602Dissertation II

6
Total Credit Hours:42

Educational Ministry Leadership Concentration Requirements

DM-7025Discipleship and Spiritual Formation

4
DM-7026Applied Ministry Experience in Discipleship and Spiritual Formation

2
EDUL-7323Curriculum, Instruction, and Supervision

3
EDUL-7324Education Policy and School Law

3
EDUL-7331Foundations of Educational Ministry

3
EDUL-7335Managing a Non-Profit Organization

3
Total Credit Hours:15

PK-12 Administration Concentration Requirements

EDUL-7321Social Foundations of K-12 Education

3
EDUL-7322Today's Student

3
EDUL-7323Curriculum, Instruction, and Supervision

3
EDUL-7324Education Policy and School Law

3
EDUL-7325Academic Culture and Learning

3
Total Credit Hours:15

Higher Education Leadership Concentration Requirements

EDUL-7341Social Foundations of Higher Education

3
EDUL-7342The College Student Experience

3
EDUL-7343Learning and Instruction in Postsecondary Settings

3
EDUL-7344Law and Policy in Higher Education

3
EDUL-7345Resource Management in Higher Education

3
Total Credit Hours:15
Total Degree Requirements 57