EDLR 600 Workshop in Educational Leadership
EDLR 621, 622, 623 Seminar in Ed Leadership I
EDLR 631,632, 633 Seminar in Ed Leadership II
EDLR 641, 642, 643 Seminar in Ed Leadership III.

Cognate Study/ Professional Education
Coursework includes:

EDLR 617 Quantitative Research
EDLR 618 Qualitative Research.

Independent Work/Internships/
Doctoral Dissertation
Coursework may include:

EDLR 608 Internship in Ed Leadership
EDLR 609 Superintendent Internship
EDLR 610 Doctoral Project
EDLR 611 Doctoral Project/Dissertation Dissemination
EDLR 619 Proposal Seminar
EDLR 696 Independent Study

Introduction

Students are required to develop in conjunction with their academic advisor and to follow an appropriate program of studies to receive a degree. Students are held to the requirements printed in the edition of the Graduate Bulletin of Information in force at the time of acceptance into the doctoral program. For example, the 2002 -2003 catalog is in force for students matriculating from Summer 2002 through Spring 2003. Students, who do not attend courses for more than four consecutive quarters, are held to the catalog requirements in force at the time of return.

The academic advisor's role is to guide students through the progressive development of an educational program which best prepares them to pursue their individual goals. It cannot be emphasized enough that even the advisor's approval of a program of study does not release the student from the primary responsibility of intelligent choices. The student is completely responsible for knowing the published class schedules and for meeting all degree requirements and calendar deadlines.

The Seattle University Graduate Bulletin of Information is the final word on university academic policy. If students have any questions about policy, these should be directed to the academic advisor, and then to the Registrar's Office. The Registrar and the College of Education Dean's Office have a more detailed policy book that can be consulted should the student or advisor have questions.

Purpose

The program of studies outlines the courses the student will take to satisfy the credit requirements for the doctoral degree. It is, in essence, a contract between the student and Seattle University. Once approved, it can only be changed through a formal approval process involving the academic advisor and the Program Director.

Options

There are several different options within the doctoral program depending upon whether the student is also planning to earn public school administrator or other certificates as part of the degree program. These options include:

The general Ed.D. Program of Studies contains a number of different specialty or emphasis areas. Frequently selected ones are: Higher Education Administration, Adult Education, Student Development Administration, Human Resource Development and School Psychology.
The Educational leadership program may be individually designed to earn a Washington State administration certificate as a school superintendent, program administrator, or principal