EdD in Learning and Leadership
Program Highlights
The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Program in Learning and Leadership at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga will prepare professionals to be leaders in public and non-public schools, state departments of education, professional organizations, and private corporations.
The Ed.D. program will concentrate upon developing leaders who can move forward with a new educational agenda of teaching and learning as well as addresses change as a dynamic of the modern organizational environment. The program will incorporate coursework and practical application of skills in the workplace as part of a process of fulfilling specific competencies. A unique combination of coursework will ensure that the program meets the specific educational needs and career goals of each participant.
In putting forth this program, we have assumed that those who would provide leadership for any organization will be required to possess a full understanding of the elements of learning that will enhance the operation of the organization and an understanding of the elements of leadership in authentic settings.
The more specific purpose of this degree is to improve the everyday practice of leadership – e.g., knowledge, motivation, direction, and problem-solving. As such, it is not designed for the development of administrative skills, since such utilization would be contrary to its purpose and curricular focus. This program is unique and innovative in that it applies learning principles to leadership contexts.
What follows are the key elements of the EdD program in Learning and Leadership:
Cohort Based--15-20 twenty highly qualified participants will complete a prescribed sequence of core coure work as a group (39 credit hours)
Competency Based--Participants must master competencies in seven domains (Learning, Leadership & Ethics, Instruction, Assessment & Evaluation, Technology, Organizational Theory and Reform, & Research)
Theme--Provides integrated view of leadership in a variety of organizational settings
Program Core--A six semester, two year program consisting of 39 core credit hours. "Hybrid" or "executive delivery" of core course work may include weekend seminars, extensive online work, and independent study.
Focused Electives— Course work in the learner's specific area of interest (concentration). All focused electives must be approved by the primary advisor (minimum of 15 credit hours)
Dissertation--Each student will complete and defend a dissertation representing the culminating project for the degree (minimum of 12 dissertation research hours)
Technology--Instruction in technology will be weaved throughout the program
Periodic Review--Every second semester each student will undergo formal review of progress in the program
Total Program--The total program will consist of 66 credit hours of course work
