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Program Description
The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership (DEDL) Program
is a regionally accredited (Southern Association of Colleges
and Schools), field-based doctoral program designed specifically
for practicing administrators, education leaders, and teachers
on an administrative track in prekindergarten through 12th grade
public and nonpublic schools and school systems. The purpose
of the program is to assist educators to develop leadership
skills that they will apply to the solutions of real problems
in schools and other learning environments.
Leadership requires a broad knowledge of the social, political,
and economic forces in society. The program, therefore, draws
outstanding scholars and practitioners from a variety of universities
and educational systems to provide a global perspective and
bring international, national, and campus resources to the students,
their schools, and local communities. Leadership growth also
requires self-analysis and reflection. It is a learning activity
that benefits from experience. The program devotes considerable
attention to leadership assessment and development by students
in their work setting.
Program of Study
Please see the important announcement regarding the phasing out of ARO and EDL courses.
Degree and Program Completion Requirements
Students must fulfill the following graduation requirements:
1. Attend Doctoral Student Orientation at NSU
2. Attend Summer Conference within the first year of admission
into the program (required for all students entering as of fall
2004)
3. Attend and pass all core courses (30 credits - Please see the important announcement regarding the phasing out of EDL courses. )
4. Attend and pass all specialization courses (12 credits - Please see the important announcement regarding the phasing out of EDL courses. )
5. Attend and pass all research courses (12 credits - Please see the important announcement regarding the phasing out of ARO courses. )
6. Successfully complete:
-The applied dissertation seminar 1: concept paper (2 credits)
-The applied dissertation seminar 2: proposal (5 credits)
-The applied dissertation seminar 3: report (5 credits)
7. Be current in all tuition, fees, and miscellaneous charges
(including books).
Total requirements: 66 credit hours (all requirements must
be completed within five years from the date of the beginning
of the term of entry).
Commencement Ceremony Requirements
Students must satisfy all NSU, FSEHS, and Program requirements
including degree conferral prior to June 1st of the same year
in order to participate in commencement ceremony. For additional
information about Commencement please go to http://www.schoolofed.nova.edu/commencement/
Program Format
This is an intensive program, with coursework delivered in
a two-year time frame. If a student is motivated and academically
able, he or she may complete the entire degree in two years.
However, three years is a realistic timeline to complete all
coursework and an applied dissertation. The program’s intention
is to help students develop leadership skills that they will
apply to the solution of real problems in schools and other
learning environments. The planning and implementation of projects
based on these problems are innovative and essential expectations
of the program.
K–12 leadership requires a broad knowledge of social,
political, and economic forces at work in society. A narrow
concentration on mechanical or logistical issues tends to perpetuate
parochialism and traditionalism. The program, therefore, draws
professors from a variety of universities and educational systems
to provide a global perspective. Leadership growth also requires
self-analysis and reflection; it is a learning activity that
benefits from experience and knowledge. The program devotes
considerable attention to leadership assessment and development
by students in their work settings.
The organization of the program is designed for students to
work with colleagues, either live or online. Within the cohort
model, some courses are offered online. This concept of bringing
the campus to a cohort of education leaders allows individuals
to participate in an accessible mode of delivery and in a program
of study that complements their work responsibility. The cohort
of practicing school leaders provides a rich resource for ongoing
school improvement and self-improvement. Innovative uses of
technology bring additional resources to the local cluster site
and school systems.
The Ed.D. Program in Educational Leadership has become a model
of nontraditional, adult-oriented graduate education for many
other institutions nationally and abroad. We are committed to
maintaining its preeminent position as a leadership program
created to assist those who will be responsible for shaping
educational excellence in the 21st century.
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