Course variations

Course summary

The Ph.D program has its goal in training executive type leaders capable of managing and motivating people toward solving broad-based educational problems, especially those which emerge in response to the dynamic social order of urban communities. This goal is supported by the following program objectives: To provide a terminal degree which will prepare individuals for the highest level of leadership, educational practice, and research. To provide an increased number of qualified leaders who can give leadership to traditional and nontraditional educational programs . To strengthen the capacity of leaders to conduct educational research and evaluation and translate findings into creative solutions for urban and rural problems. To promote research and development activities which enhance the body of professional knowledge in the field of urban education management for the 21st century and beyond To support the educational reform goal of improved educational administration. This advanced program of scholarly study and training experiences will prepare graduates to assume leadership responsibilities in the areas of: school and general management and administration, curriculum and instructional development, research and evaluation, staff development and training, student affairs, educational media and technology or combination thereof.

Program modules

Course Title Hours I . Educational Administration Core *EDAD 700 Writing for Educational Leaders 3 *EDAD 701 Contemporary Contexts of Educational Programs and Services 3 *EDAD 702 Educational Leadership in Cross- Cultural Environments 3 *EDAD 703 Educational Policy Analysis and Research in Urban Education 3 *EDAD 704 Educational Futures Planning and Development 3 *EDAD 705 Educational, Government and Corporate Relationships 3 II. Professional Specialization *EDAD 720 Organizing and Managing Staff Development 3 *EDAD 721 Management of Organizational Change and Human Relations 3 *EDAD 798 Internship/Mentorship Experience 3 Approved Electives 9EDAD 710 Advanced Statistical Concepts and Computer Analysis 3 EDAD 711 Studies and Practicum in Educational Assessments and Evaluation 3 *EDAD 712 Qualitative Research Designs and Methods in Education 3 EDAD 713 Information Management Systems for Educational Leaders 3 *EDAD 714 Experimental Designs in Education 3 etc.

Entry requirement for international students

Applicants must have a Master's degree from an accredited university on the highest earned degree. Transcripts for all post secondary work attempted prior to submitting a program application. A satisfactory score on the GRE or on the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). TOEFL scores, Recommendations from three (3) persons knowledgeable of the applicant's professional academic ability, job experiences, and leadership potential such as previous professors, supervisors, and others Acceptable evidence of a student's writing ability as determined by a writing sample completed under the supervision of the screening committee member. A successful interview with the program screening committee. Recommendation for admission by the screening committee. Three years of classroom teaching documentation.

Qualification

Doctoral

Awarding body

JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY

Department name

College of Education and Human Development, School of Administrative Leadership, Department of Educational Leadership