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 (15 Hours)

• EDUC 663 - Principles of Educational Research (3).
• EDUC 665 - Intermediate Statistics in Education (3).
• EDUC 694A - Qualitative Research Design & Methods, Part I (3).
• EDUC 694B - Qualitative Research Design & Methods, Part II (3).

Concentration Area (21 Hours)

• EDUC 603 - The College Student: Developmental Themes and Social Contexts (3).
• EPPL 613 - The Academic Life (3).
• EPPL 628 - The History of Higher Education (3).
• EPPL 635 - Organization and Governance of Higher Education (3).

Cognate(s) (12 Hours)

Each student will select a cognate(s) to broaden his or her knowledge base and provide additional areas of specialization and expertise. Students with a concentration in Higher Education Administration must select a minimum of 12 hours in one area to satisfy the cognate requirement. At least 9 of the 12 hours must be taken outside of Higher Education. Potential cognate area(s) will need to be discussed and planned with a faculty advisor.

Culminating Experience (3 Hours)

• EPPL 790 - Educational Policy, Planning and Leadership Research Seminar (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.)

Total Hours: 69 (minimum)