EDD 8100 – Foundations of Educational Leadership and Management 1
Description

This course is the first of two consecutive introductory courses for all learners in the EdD Educational Leadership and Management specialization. It provides an overview of the specialization’s structure, competencies, and requirements and presents the fundamental principles and skills of leadership and management. Learners study the leader’s role in achieving organizational objectives and developing shared mission, vision, and values. Learners also explore methods of effective financial, human resource, and operations management and examine principles of inquiry and systems thinking. For EdD Educational Leadership and Management learners only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
EDD 8102 – Foundations of Educational Leadership and Management 2
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This course is the second of two consecutive introductory courses for all learners in the EdD Educational Leadership and Management specialization. Learners build on the knowledge gained during EDD8100 and continue their study of fundamental leadership and management principles and skills. For EdD Educational Leadership and Management learners only. Prerequisite(s): EDD8100. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

EDD 8104 – Leadership Through Personal and Professional Development

Description

In this course, learners analyze the personal, relational, and metacognitive dimensions of leadership. Learners reflect on personal values and behaviors and use metacognitive skills to examine their own learning and growth. Learners also employ the language and tools of various systems models to frame and solve problems and examine ways to negotiate and influence outcomes within organizations. For EdD Educational Leadership and Management learners only. Prerequisite(s): EDD8102. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
EDD 8106 – Creating a Culture of Learning
Description

Learners in this course identify the leadership and management skills needed to develop an assessment-, knowledge-, learning-, and community-centered culture. Learners explore ways to advocate for students and institutions; lead continuous and data-driven curriculum and instruction improvement processes; and promote academic excellence and cultural competence. For EdD Educational Leadership and Management learners only. Prerequisite(s): EDD8104. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
EDD 8108 – Data-Informed Decision Making for Educational Leaders
Description

In this course, learners examine the use of data in the planning, execution, and assessment of educational decision making. Learners consider research, multiple perspectives, laws and regulations, organizational resources, and ethics to make data-informed decisions using a variety of decision-making strategies, models, and tools. For EdD Educational Leadership and Management learners only. Prerequisite(s): EDD8106. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

EDD 8110 – Leading and Managing Change 1

Description

This is the first of two consecutive courses in which learners apply the leadership and management competencies gained from previous course work to real-world situations. Learners identify and demonstrate the inquiry, analysis, communication, decision making, and leadership skills needed to address and solve problems; plan, implement, and evaluate change; improve processes; and demonstrate cultural competence. For EdD Educational Leadership and Management learners only. Prerequisite(s): EDD8108. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.

EDD 8112 – Leading and Managing Change 2

Description

This is the second of two consecutive courses in which learners apply the leadership and management competencies gained from previous course work to real-world situations. Learners continue to identify and demonstrate the skills exhibited during EDD8110. For EdD Educational Leadership and Management learners only. Prerequisite(s): EDD8110. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.