Core Component (12 Hours)

• EPPL 601 - Educational Policy: Development and Analysis (3).
• EPPL 602 - Educational Planning (3).
• EPPL 603 - Leadership in Education (3).
• EPPL 604 - Cross Disciplinary Perspectives in Educational Theory, Research and Practice (3).

Research Component (9 Hours)

• EDUC 651 - Data-Based Decision Making (3).
• EDUC 652 - Action Research (3).
• EDUC 653 - Program Evaluation (3).

Concentration Area (21 Hours)

• CRIN 603 - Research Seminar in Educational Technology (3).
• EPPL 605 - Digital Tools for Learning (1).
• EPPL 607 - Educational Technologies and Curriculum (K-12) (1).
• EPPL 608 - Instructional Planning for Technology-Enhanced Learning (K-12) (1).
• EPPL 610 - Advanced Instructional Strategies (3).
• EPPL 611 - Theories of Curriculum Development & Evaluation (3).

Dissertation (6 Hours)

Each student must complete an approved dissertation while enrolling in a minimum of 6 dissertation hours under the supervision of his/her faculty advisor.

• EDUC 800 - Dissertation (Var.)

Doctoral Cognate in Special Education

Students who are interested in increasing knowledge and leadership competencies related to individuals with disabilities are encouraged to consider a 12-hour cognate in Special Education after admission to one of the EPPL Ph.D. emphasis areas. Cognate courses should be selected with the academic advisor in the development of the original program of studies since most are offered every 2 years.

Total Hours: 48 (Minimum)