Couse Sequence
Learn about the course sequence for upcoming semesters in the Ed.D. EDL PK-12 Science and Math Focus Program.
Summer 2025
Explore the challenges associated with improving a broad spectrum of learning indicators
for all students; consider the research on leadership practices that influence school
and district learning results; utilize the research to inform, challenge, and justify
theories of action regarding the improvement of teaching and learning.
Theory and methods of qualitative research and evaluation. Computer applications in
qualitative research. Match methodology to research settings in education; design
a research or evaluation proposal; collect and analyze data; and present results of
qualitative research.
Fall 2025
Prerequisite: Admission to the doctoral program or consent of the graduate coordinator.
Investigation of a particular topic or issue, emphasis on empirical research in education. See Class Schedule for specific content. Maximum credit eight units applicable to an advanced degree.
Investigation of a particular topic or issue, emphasis on empirical research in education. See Class Schedule for specific content. Maximum credit eight units applicable to an advanced degree.
Consider concepts related to individual and collective leadership in educational environments;
explore practices and policies related to effective leadership and management; study
the ethical implications of leadership practice.
Develop effective monitoring and evaluating systems to improve educational programs, educational systems, and educational policymaking; integrate principles and methods of program evaluation into personal frameworks for use in educational organizations.
Location: HSHMC: 3910 University Ave, San Diego, CA 92105
Spring 2026
Explore various topical issues relevant to leadership practice within PreK-12 American
education systems; consider these various concerns and/or dimensions of leadership
as influencing educational institutions within the context of diverse democratic communities.
Inquiry and empirical research in educational settings within public schools, postsecondary
institutions, and public and private sector educational organizations, culminating
in a dissertation proposal.
Summer 2026
Explore the nature and extent of variations in admission, access, acceptance, academic
growth, retention, and graduation and the role educational leaders play in ensuring
that all students enjoy high levels of academic attainment.
Qualifying Exam
Fall 2026
Participate in and observe leadership practices in local schools and educational settings.
Consider the skills and processes for developing educational systems through communications,
adult learning, and professional development.
Identification and clarification of a researchable problem in PreK-12 and community
college leadership; analysis of related literature, investigation of possible methodology;
application to Institutional Review Board. Maximum credit nine units.
Spring 2027
The primary objectives of this course are to provide students with both an understanding
of the methods of financing public schools, as well as with a basic overview of budgeting
and evaluation principles to ensure that available resources are allocated with optimum
efficiency and effectiveness.
Consider the complexities of educational change; investigate various models of organizational
change; explore relevant leadership skills and strategies; develop action plans for
addressing related educational leadership challenges.
Investigate human resource management in preK-12 educational administration including
selection and evaluation of staff, contract management, and staff development; consider
personnel managerial styles, staff leadership, and motivation techniques related to
morale and productivity; analyze educational personnel systems and employee assistance
programs.
Identification and clarification of a researchable problem in PreK-12 and community
college leadership; analysis of related literature, investigation of possible methodology;
application to Institutional Review Board. Maximum credit nine units.
Dissertation Proposal Approval
Summer 2027
Consider the impact of educational policy and politics in governance and administration
of PreK- 12 educational systems; understand the functions of federal, state, and local
education agencies; explore the influences of lay citizens and special interest groups;
identify the roles of the judiciary, employee organizations and students.
Fall 2027
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy and an officially constituted dissertation
committee.
Preparation of the dissertation for the doctoral degree. Enrollment is required during the term in which the dissertation is approved. No unit credit allowed toward advanced degree.
Preparation of the dissertation for the doctoral degree. Enrollment is required during the term in which the dissertation is approved. No unit credit allowed toward advanced degree.
Spring 2028
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy and an officially constituted dissertation
committee.
Preparation of the dissertation for the doctoral degree. Enrollment is required during the term in which the dissertation is approved. No unit credit allowed toward advanced degree.
Preparation of the dissertation for the doctoral degree. Enrollment is required during the term in which the dissertation is approved. No unit credit allowed toward advanced degree.