Teacher Leader Doctorate Understand the complexities of educational settings in relation to adult learning and development, culture and organizational change, student achievement, assessment and data-driven decision making, and community outreach and collaboration Apply and analyze learning solutions that support and drive schools and educational settings for improved student achievement and success Strategically support the various stakeholders with informed and judicious decisions Identify and integrate leadership orientations that align with school improvement practices Exercise professional ethical behavior that supports the institutional mission and allocation of resources to support and achieve institutional objectives EDL 7110 EDL 6715 EDL 7240 EDL 7260 EDL 6775 EDU 7500 EDU 7100 EDL 6988 EDL 7310 DISS 8000 Strategies of Ed. Leadership Ethics for Ed. Leaders Providing Instructional Support Supervisory Theory and Practice School/District Imp. Using Data Analysis Leading School-Based Professional Learning Communities Instructional Coaching for Effective Teaching Curriculum Theory and Design Illinois Teacher Leader Practicum Organization and Community Partnerships Comprehensive Exam (fee-based) Supervision (fee-based) 10
Organizational Leadership Doctorate Available Format: Online Strategically focused and innovative curriculum that aligns contemporary leadership theory with today s best leadership practices Develops scholar practitioners who will grow their organizations by incorporating various methods of strategic planning and forecasting, innovative change initiatives, organizational diagnostic strategies, and purposeful reform interventions. The specialization in organizational leadership is designed to equip students with the Knowledge of leadership theory and best practices Appreciation of leadership history, research, implementation and evaluation Ethical framework for effective strategic decision making and organizational forecasting Ability to analyze trends, regression, growth management and systemic change agenda LDR 6030 OLDR 6820 OLDR 6800 LDR 7010 LDR 7030 OLDR 6830 LDR 7040 OLDR 6840 OLDR 6810 LDR 7020 Leadership Theories and Practice Leadership: Politics, Power, and Applied Ethics Leader as Trainer, Mentor, Coach Developing Organization s Human Capital Promoting and Leading Change Leadership Communication & Decision Making Leading the Learning Organization Leaders as Agents of Change Leader Development: Cultivating, Sustaining, Renewing Org. Leading the Knowledge Enterprise Comprehensive Exam (fee based) Supervision (fee based) 11
Community College Leadership Doctorate Available Format: Online Core leadership competencies (organizational strategy, resource management, communication, collaboration, community college advocacy, and professionalism) are endorsed by the American Association of Community Colleges Understand the complexities higher education and the organizational and business principles and practices Understand the complexities of the community college system and two-year institutions Apply and analyze learning solutions that support and drive the community college and two-year education enterprise, student retention and student success Strategically support the various stakeholders with informed and judicious decisions Identify and integrate leadership orientations that align with institutional mission and vision statement Exercise professional ethical behavior that supports the institutional mission and allocation of resources to support and achieve institutional objectives LDR 6030 OLDR 6820 LCC 7000 LDR 7010 LDR 7030 LCC 7010 LDR 7040 LCC 7020 LCC 7030 LCC 7040 Leadership Theories and Practice Leadership: Politics, Power and Applied Ethics Leadership and Governance in Community College Developing Organization s Human Capital Promoting and Leading Change Managing Financial and Physical Resources Leading the Learning Organization Creating a Culture for Student-Centered Learning Current Issues Facing Community Colleges Trends and Issues in Workforce Education & Development Comprehensive Exam (fee based) Supervision (as needed, fee based) 12
Educational Leadership Doctorate Prepares candidates for public or non-public district-wide administrative responsibilities Promotes the success of all students through developing and implementing a shared vision of learning which supports the learning process Develops advanced skills in management of the organization, operations and resources for a safe, efficient and effective learning environments in schools and the district Collaborate with staff, boards of education, students, families and community members in response to diverse educational and community interests and needs as well as mobilize community resources Demonstrate integrity, fairness and ethical behavior to support and advance the development of a moral educational community Understand and respond to the larger political, social, economic, legal and cultural contexts. EDL 7110 EDL 7250 EDL 7240 EDL 7260 EDL 7230 EDL 7220 EDL 7100 EDL 7891 EDL 7310 DISS 8000 Strategies of Ed. Leadership Ethics for Ed. Leaders Legal Issues for School Districts Supervisory Theory and Practice School/District Imp. Using Data Analysis Ed. Finance HR Admin and Bargaining The Superintendency Internship: Superintendent Organization and Community Partnerships Comprehensive Exam (fee-based) Supervision (fee-based) 13
Higher Education Doctorate Available Format: Online Designed for graduate students who would like to continue their careers as leaders, administrators, and educators in higher education. Understand the complexities higher education and its organizational and business principles and practices Apply and analyze learning solutions that support and drive higher education and student retention and success Strategically support the various stakeholders with informed and judicious decisions Identify and integrate leadership orientations that align with institutional mission and vision statement Exercise professional ethical behavior that supports the institutional mission and allocation of resources to support and achieve institutional objectives LDR 6030 OLDR 6820 HLDR 6820 LDR 7010 LDR 7030 HLDR 6800 LDR 7040 HLDR 6830 HLDR 6810 HLDR 6840 Leadership Theories and Practice Leadership: Politics, Power and Applied Ethics Historical & Social Issues in Higher Education Developing Organization s Human Capital Promoting and Leading Change Law in Higher Education Leading the Learning Organization Governance and Leadership in Higher Education Institutional Advancement & Development in HE Fiscal and Social Responsibility in HE Comprehensive Exam (fee based) Supervision (fee based) 14
Curriculum & Instruction Doctorate Designed for educational experts who desire to design, implement, evaluate, and manage curriculum and instruction programs in K-12 schools Develop the abilities for research and critical thinking in the field of curriculum and instruction with a theoretical and practical knowledge Develop competency in curriculum evaluation, development, and mapping; to improve understanding in the teaching and learning process Build a strong professional background in areas related to curriculum and instruction Support and lead reform and change efforts related to teacher development in schools Assist in facilitating the exploration, discussion, and understanding of the challenges and possibilities of teacher education EDU 6135 EDU 7100 EDU 7XXX EDU 7XXX EDU 6380 EDT 6010 GME 6300 RES 7820 EDU 7XXX RES 7620 RES 7710 Fundamentals of Learning Theory Research Based Decision Making Curriculum Theory and Design Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations of Leadership Political and Social Contexts of Curriculum and Instruction Multicultural Education Ethics for Educational Leaders Assessment, Evaluation, and Data Driven Decision Making Integrating Technology Across the Curriculum Introduction to Grants Qualitative Analysis Program Evaluation Curriculum Leadership Advanced Topics in Statistics Advanced Topics in Qualitative Analysis Comprehensive Examination (fee-based) Supervision (as needed, fee-based) 15
Special Education Doctorate Designed for candidates who desire to continue their education as educators and scholars prepared for leadership roles in the area of special education in public or private institutions Develops special education experts who can design, implement, evaluate, and manage programs in a variety of public and private settings Enhances the abilities for research and critical thinking in the field of special education, with a theoretical and practical knowledge Increases competency in special education leadership, curriculum modification and program evaluation Improve understanding of the needs of families as it relates to special services Understand the role of advocacy in supporting key stakeholders Support and lead reform and change efforts related to teacher development in special education EDL 6250 SPED 6375 EDL 6310 GME 6300 RES 7620 RES 7710 Special Education Law and Policy Research Based Decision Making Supervision of Programs for Children with Disabilities Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations of Leadership Schools, Families and Trends in Special Education Principles of Applied Behavior Analysis Ethics for Educational Leaders Assistive Technology for Students with Disabilities Current Issues and Trends in Special Education Introduction to Grants Qualitative Analysis Seminar in Low Incidence Disabilities Seminar in High Incidence Disabilities Advanced Topic in Statistics Advanced Topics in Qualitative Analysis Comprehensive Examination (fee-based) Supervision (as needed, fee-based) 16