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Educational Leadership

Description

The purpose of the fully online EdD program in Educational Leadership is to allow students to develop critical leadership skills and acquire the knowledge required to implement systemic change across a wide range of educational organizations and settings. Graduates are prepared to lead in traditional academic environments, including PK-12 institutions and two and four-year higher education institutions, as well as corporate and nonprofit organizations where educational initiatives such as professional development, workforce training, and organizational learning are central to mission and growth. Graduates will be ready to address cross-functional challenges, identify and implement growth opportunities, and foster effective learning environments based on data-driven processes, regardless of the sector in which they serve.

Admission to the Program

Students seeking admission to the program are expected to hold a master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.0. Students must have a minimum of 3 years in a professional field. All applicants must submit a comprehensive application package that includes a statement of objectives, current resume, two professional or academic references, and a completed virtual interview component. Students who have successfully completed the Master of Science in Education (MSEd) in Higher Education Administration from SUNY Brockport and maintained a cumulative GPA of 3.7 or higher are eligible to apply through an abbreviated application process that streamlines certain admissions requirements. Students who are eligible for an abbreviated application will receive further communication from the Graduate Program Director. 

Program Requirements

Students must meet the University’s standards for graduate study.

Major Department Requirements (54 credits)

  • HEA 600 Foundations of Leadership in Higher Education (3 credits)
  • HEA 678 Diversity in Higher Education (3 credits)
  • HEA 701 Psychology of Learning (3 credits)
  • HEA 705 Qualitative Research Methods (3 credits)
  • HEA 710 Quantitative Research Methods (3 credits)
  • HEA 676 Assessment & Accreditation in Higher Education (3 credits)
  • HEA 715 Mixed Methods Research (3 credits)
  • HEA 651 Integrated & Disruptive Technologies in Higher Education
  • HEA 750 Dissertation 1 (6 credits)
  • HEA 755 Understanding Pedagogical Practices (3 credits)
  • HEA 760 Mentoring & Supervision (3 credits)
  • HEA 765 Leadership & Community Collaboration (3 credits)
  • HEA 770 Educational Leadership & Governance (3 Credits)
  • HEA 800 Dissertation 2 (3 credits)
  • HEA 775 Future Trends in Educational Leadership (3 credits)
  • HEA 850 Dissertation 3-Capstone (6 credits)

Notes:

  • This program is 100% online and asynchronous.
  • Students must take six credits per semester, as this program is a cohort model. Courses must be taken in sequential order.
  • Courses must be taken in Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
  • Students must maintain a 3.0 each semester or higher to graduate.
  • Students must complete and defend their dissertation within Dissertation 3—Capstone to graduate.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the program will work in a diverse range of settings including school districts and higher education institutions. Graduates could serve in a variety of positions in a higher education institution, including but not limited to instructor and administrator. The program’s primary student learning outcomes (SLOs) follow:

  1. Design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based leadership strategies that drive organizational improvement and equitable outcomes.
  2. Analyze complex educational challenges using research and data, and design innovative, context-responsive solutions that improve organizational performance and educational outcomes.
  3. Evaluate the impact of global, political, technological, and socio-cultural forces on educational systems, and strategically respond to these dynamics in organizational decision-making.
  4. Critically evaluate ethical dilemmas and lead with integrity, equity, and accountability in decision-making affecting diverse educational stakeholders.
  5. Advance equity and social justice by identifying and addressing systemic barriers within educational organizations and communities.
  6. Conduct applied research and continuous improvement efforts to inform decision-making and organizational changes.