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 701 | Leadership Theories | 3 credits |
| PSED 710 | Advanced Topics Human Development | 3 credits |
Year 1 — Second Term
| PSED 725 | Critical Analysis of Issues and Innovations in Education | 3 credits |
| PSED 720 | Doctoral Seminar in Advanced Research Methods | 3 credits |
Year 1 — Third Term
| PSED 783 | Analysis of Qualitative Data in Leadership Studies | 3 credits |
| PSED 660 | School Finance | 3 credits |
Year 2 — Fourth Term
| PSED 702 | Leadership: Case Study | 3 credits |
| PSED 730 | Analysis of Effective Instructional and Supervisory Techniques | 3 credits |
Year 2 — Fifth Term
| PSED 782 | Research Instrument Design for Leadership | 3 credits |
| PSED 651 | Conflict Resolution | 3 credits |
Year 2 — Sixth Term
| PSED 650 | School And Community | 3 credits |
| PSED 658 | School Law and Negotiations | 3 credits |
Year 3 — Seventh Term
| PSED 703 | Leadership: Applied Practice | 3 credits |
| PSED 705 | Curriculum Analysis | 3 credits |
Year 3 — Eighth Term
| PSED 681 | Special Topics In Education | 3 credits |
| PSED 798 | Intern Administration & Leadership | 3 credits |
Year 3 — Ninth Term
Written and Oral Comprehensive Exams
| PSED 798 | Intern Administration & Leadership | 3 credits |
Required in Year 3 — Spring, summer, and fall
Completion of dissertation
| PSED 950 | Dissertation (1 - 9 credits) | 1 - 9 credits |