The program consists of classes forming a leadership core, required research tools classes, elective coursework forming a participant's individual plan of study, and dissertation research. All courses are 3 credit hours unless otherwise indicated.   The student's major professor and advisory committee will provide guidance, advice, and approval of the student's transfer and elective coursework.

Leadership Core: (25 credit hours)

• EACS 6103 Visionary Leadership in Education
• EACS 6203 Instructional Leadership
• EACS 6303 Strategic and Financial Planning in Education
• EACS 6263 Education and Community Relations
• EACS 6503 Ethics in Educational Administration
• EACS 6663 Special Education Law
• EACS 6693 Educational Technology Leadership
• EACS 6920 Superintendent Internship (4 credits)

Research Tools: (15 credit hours)

• EACS/EDS 6970 Pro Seminar
• EACS 6023 Applied Quant Research Methods in Ed Admin
• One course in qualitative research methods (choose one of the following):
  • EIPT 6043 Qualitative Research Methods
  • EDS 6933 Naturalistic & Qualitative Research
• EACS 6213 Policy Evaluation
• EACS/ EDAH 6970 Prospectus Development Seminar

Electives: (15 credit hours) *

• Minimum 15 credit hours, as approved by the student's doctoral committee

Dissertation Research: (6 credit hours) *

• EACS 6980    Doctoral Research

* Students must complete 95 credit hours of eligible graduate coursework.  Students who do not transfer sufficient master's and post-master's credit hours must supplement the program with elective and/or dissertation research credit hours.