Program Requirements

Curriculum and Course Sequence

Our award-winning EdD in Learning and Organizational Change program, offered online, is meticulously crafted to equip aspiring industry leaders with the knowledge and skills needed to drive transformative organizational change. Through a carefully designed curriculum, students delve into three key areas: Learning, Organizational Change, and Research Methods. The 54-credit program can be completed in as few as 3 years when students take the equivalent of two courses (six credit hours) per trimester, fostering a deep understanding of learning principles and their practical application. Faculty members have taken great care in constructing this sequence, ensuring that graduates emerge as adept leaders capable of navigating complex environments and effecting positive change within organizations.

The curriculum includes two on-campus immersions and requires a Problem-of-Practice Dissertation.

Recommended Course Sequence for 3-year EdD Completion

YEAR ONE —

Term One

• EDC 5392: Issues in Diversity
• EDC 5391: Social Foundations of Education

Term Two

• EDP 5333: Psychology of Learning, Cognition, and Affect
• EDC 6336: Qualitative Research Analysis

Term Three

• EDP 5334: Statistical Methods
• EDP 5327: Educational Evaluation*

YEAR TWO —

Term Four

• EDC 6360: Instructional Design
• EDC 6359: Mixed Methods Research

Term Five

• EDC 6391: Problem of Practice, Phase 1*⁺
• EDC 6392: Problem of Practice, Phase 1*⁺

Term Six

• EDC 6361: Leadership and Organizational Change
• EDC 6390: Dissertation Seminar

YEAR THREE —

Term Seven

• EDC 6368: Future Trends in Leadership
• EDC 6362: Community Leadership and Collaboration

Term Eight

• EDC 6365: Philosophy and Ethics in Leadership
• EDC 6333: Problem of Practice, Phase 3

Term Nine

• EDC 6346: Mentoring and Supervision⁺
• EDC 6393: Problem of Practice, Final Phase⁺

All classes are three (3) credit hours.
Course sequence is subject to change.
* Denotes term/course with an on-campus immersion requirement.
⁺ Denotes courses that should be taken concurrently.