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Ed.D. in Leadership

Is the doctoral degree the bridge to your ultimate professional goal?

Is this the level of knowledge and skills you need to go beyond "succeeding" to "leading"?

Do you value working and learning with colleagues who are guiding organizations of all kinds throughout the community?

If your answer is "yes" you will find many likeminded, committed leaders at Saint Mary's University of Minnesota.


Saint Mary's Doctor of Education graduates serve in a variety of fields and leadership positions. These include deans and presidents of colleges, tenured faculty members at various colleges and universities, leaders of health care institutions and other non-profit organizations, as well as superintendents and principals in a variety of K-12 schools.

“Saint Mary’s provides a friendly, collegial environment with a focus on creating a learning community of persons from around the world. Saint Mary’s University faculty, staff and other students provide opportunities for leadership, and support students on their journeys to successful careers.”

Professor Sally Baas
Director, SE Asian Teacher Licensure &
Hmong Culture & Language Programs
Concordia University, St. Paul, Minnesota


Do you wonder if it’s even possible to earn a doctorate while upholding the responsibilities of your current position?  Saint Mary’s University makes it possible. Our Ed.D. in Leadership is a practitioner-oriented program with a curriculum and schedule designed around the lives of working adults. Our 300-year-old LaSallian tradition has a dual focus: supporting your success, and preparing you for service to others. We succeed when you succeed.

Is the program limited to teachers and school administrators? 
Definitely not. If you are interested in education and leadership in K-12 or higher education—or in industry, social service, healthcare, or any number of fields, we invite you become part of our culturally, socially and intellectually diverse learning community.

 



Locations

 

Admission Contact

Twin Cities and Rochester:
Sarah Fisher
(612) 728-5122

Admissions
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Schools of Graduate and Professional Programs
2500 Park Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55404

tc-admission@smumn.edu (Letters of Reference, Resume and Personal statement can be sent via email to this address.)
Phone: Toll Free at (866) 437-2788 or (612)728-5100


 

 Course Information

    The Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota program for the degree of Doctor of Education in Leadership (Ed.D.) is a practitioner-oriented program with a curriculum and schedule designed around the needs of adult learners. In order to meet the requirements of the degree, students must complete a minimum of 67 semester credits. This will include coursework in leadership, education, research, and a track of choice.

     

  • EDD801 Organizational Theory (3)
  • EDD802 Leadership Theory (3)
  • EDD804 Environmental Analysis (3)
  • EDD805 Ethical Dimensions in Organizational Leadership (3)
  • EDD809 Advanced Research Writing (3)
  • EDD810 Organizational Communication and Personal Power (3)
  • EDD811 Theories of Adult Learning (3)
  • EDD812 Advanced Teaching Techniques for Adult Learners (3)
  • EDD813 Advanced Curriculum Design (3)
  • EDD814 Assessment: Theory and Practice (3)
  • EDD815 Ethical Dimensions in Education (3)
  • EDD816 Seminar: Topics in Education (3)
  • EDD821 Techniques for Research (3)
  • EDD822 Qualitative Research Design and Methods (3)
  • EDD823 Quantitative Research Design and Methods (3)
  • EDD830 Dissertation (12)
  • EDD843 Supervisory Principles (3)
  • EDD899 Comprehensive Examination (1)
 Elective Courses

    Electives chosen must equal 9 credits

  • EDD841 Financial Management (3)
  • EDD842 Legal Issues in Education (3)
  • EDD843 Supervisory Principles (3)
  • EDD851 Historical and Contemporary Perspectives on Higher (3)
  • EDD852 Policy and Politics in Higher Education (3)
  • EDD853 Development and Evaluation of Postsecondary Educat (3)
  • EDD854 Organizational Learning (3)
  • EDD855 Organizational Development (3)
  • EDD856 Organizational Effectiveness (3)


Program Staff
TC - Program Director, Doctor of Education in Leadership
TC - Ed.D in Leadership Program - Associate Director and Associate Core Professor
TC - Institute for LaSallian Studies, Director and EdD in Leadership, Core Professor
TC - Doctor of Education in Leadership Program - Core Assistant Professor
TC - Doctor of Education in Leadership Program - Core Assistant Professor
TC - Doctor of Education in Leadership Program - Core Associate Professor
TC - Doctor of Education in Leadership Program - Core Associate Professor