This course is designed to provide doctoral students with instruction in qualitative research approaches as applied to questions of educational leadership and policy. The course will emphasize individual and group interviewing as techniques for qualitative study data collection as well as coding and analysis of qualitative data. This course is particularly useful for doctoral students who plan to conduct a qualitative or mixed method dissertation related to an educational leadership and/or policy topic.

Prerequisite: Admission into the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Program.

Presents theories and frameworks concerning organizational, interpersonal, and cross-cultural communication in educational and community contexts. Includes developing written and verbal skills for specific contexts, including strategic planning, evaluation, presentations, formal and informal texts, technology, crisis management, and public relations. Through research and practical application, enhances communication skills needed for creating inclusive systems and positive results for all stake-holders.

Prerequisite: Admission into the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Program and instructor permission.

Designed to engage students in self introspection of awareness and advocacy in applying theoretical frameworks and research to promote equitable, excellence in schooling. Students will demonstrate the ability to develop cross-cultural relationships across multiple constituents for the purpose of improving students performance and promoting social justice. Students will develop the capacity to be courageous change agents in assuring academic excellence for all students.

Prerequisite: Admission into the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Program and instructor permission.

Examines key legal issues that govern daily and long-range decisions of educational leaders. Focuses on understanding California and federal codes, case law, policies, and significant precedent and will emphasize analysis of key legal concepts and application of law to major areas including finance, personnel, risk management, curriculum, student services, teacher rights, torts, students rights, and access. Examines trends in law and the initiation and influence of educational law to positively influence educational institutions.

Prerequisite: Admission into the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Program and instructor permission.

Provides a comprehensive insight into the student services. It addresses both practical and theoretical perspectives intended to build a sense of vision and passion to transform the profession of student affairs and leadership. In particular, examines four distinct arenas: 1) historical and philosophical foundations of student affairs and leadership 2) management and organizational issues, 3) essential skills and professional development in building an equitable organization, and 4) the synthesis of practice and theory.

Prerequisite: Admission into the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Program and instructor permission.

Analyzes two related topics with respect to public educational institutions: funding and internal budget management. Provides a state and national overview of the economics and finance of K-12 and higher education, including private and public benefits of education, methods of financing public education, and contemporary policy issues regarding school and college finances. Focuses on how educational leaders can most effectively manage resources to further the vision, goals, and philosophy of the organization.

Prerequisite: Admission into the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Program and instructor permission.

This problem based seminar integrates the three themes of the program. Includes conducting a review of the literature that will later be integrated into the candidates' proposal. In addition, each student will study and select theoretical frame/s that supports their doctoral topic. Students will also work in teams formed by research interests. They will present findings to classmates in forums that they facilitate and they will critique each other's work.

Prerequisite: Admission into the Ed.D. in Educational Program and instructor permission.

Each candidate will work with a dissertation advisor (dissertation committee chair) to conduct independent research leading to the completion of a dissertation. Twelve units of dissertation study will be required for completion of the program. This course provides a 3 unit seminar in support of the second phase of the dissertation.

Prerequisite: Admission into the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Program and instructor permission. EDD 616A.

Corequisite: EDD 617B.

Note: Students must have passed their qualifying examination and successfully defended their dissertation proposal

Each candidate will work with a dissertation advisor (dissertation committee chair) to conduct independent research leading to the completion of a dissertation. Twelve units of dissertation study will be required for completion of the program.

Prerequisite: Admission into the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Program and instructor permission. EDD 616B.

Corequisite: EDD 617A.

Note: Students must have passed their qualifying examination and successfully defended their dissertation proposal.