Educational Policy Planning & Leadership, Gifted Education Concentration (PhD in Ed Policy Planning & Leadership)
Program of Study - Gifted Education concentration
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-requisite | ||
| EDUC F65 | Research Methods in Education | 0 |
| Core Component | ||
| 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 | ||
| EDUC 663 | Quantitative Research Design & Methods I | 3 |
| EDUC 665 | Quantitative Research Design & Methods II | 3 |
| EDUC 694 | Qualitative Research, Part 1 | 3 |
| EDUC 695 | Qualitative Research, Part II | 3 |
| Advanced Research Class | 3 | |
(students should discuss potential advanced methods class with the faculty advisor) | ||
| Concentration Required Courses | ||
| EPPL 711 | Survey of Evidence Based Curriculum for Gifted Learners | 3 |
| EPPL 650 | Developmental Perspectives in Gifted Education | 3 |
| EPPL 670 | Programs and Models in Gifted Education | 3 |
| EPPL 712 | Administration and Policy Issues in Gifted Education | 3 |
| EPPL 753 | Leadership for Inclusive Excellence in Education | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Researching Social Processes in K-12 Schools | ||
| Seminar on Teacher and Leader Effectiveness | ||
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Independent Study in Educational Policy, Planning and Leadership | ||
| Doctoral Internship in University Teaching | ||
| Cognate | 12 | |
| Each student will select one or more cognate areas to broaden his/her knowledge base and provide additional areas of specialization. Students may select 6 hours in two cognate areas or 12 hours in one area. Courses listed in more than one cognate or concentration area can be used to satisfy only one requirement. Students should discuss their potential cognate areas with their faculty advisor. | ||
| Culminating Experience | ||
| EPPL 790 | Educational Policy, Planning and Leadership Research Seminar | 3 |
| EDUC 800 | Dissertation | 6 |
| Total Hours | 69 | |
Pre-Approved Cognates
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Curriculum Studies | ||
| EPPL 686 | Readings and Research in Curriculum | 3 |
| EPPL 741 | Critical Issues in Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment | 3 |
| Educational Learning Design | ||
| EPPL 653 | Designing for Learning | 3 |
| EPPL 654 | Assessment, Evaluation & Accountability in K-12 Education | 3 |
| EPPL 656 | Leveraging Technology for Learning | 3 |
| EPPL 657 | Evaluating Curriculum and Learning Design | 3 |
| Educational Technology | ||
| EPPL 680 | Teaching and Learning in Digital Spaces | 3 |
| EPPL 681 | Designing and Supporting Professional Learning | 3 |
| School Leadership | ||
| EPPL 501 | Educational Leadership and Organizational Dynamics | 3 |
| EPPL 534 | Instructional Leadership: Administering Educational Programs | 3 |
| EPPL 535 | Instructional Leadership: Assessment and Evaluation | 3 |
| EPPL 536 | Instructional Leadership: Supervision and Professional Development | 3 |
Additional Graduation Requirements
Committee Approved Dissertation must be uploaded for publishing to ProQuest by the semester deadline established by the Office of Academic Programs prior to graduation.
The Survey of Earned Doctorates must be completed by the semester deadline established by the Office of Academic Programs prior to graduation.