Ed.D.: Doctor of Education in Education Administration with Superintendent Licensure
Apply NowThe Doctorate of Education in Education Administration with Superintendent Licensure prepares individuals for superintendent/AEA administration licensure while pursuing a terminal degree. Developed from the Iowa Standards for School Leaders, the program enables doctoral students to become exemplary leaders within the field of education. A rich clinical experience is central to the program, with multiple hands-on experiences embedded throughout the coursework.
Developed for working professionals, courses are held in a weekend format on Drake University’s campus, so you can continue to work full time. The program is a minimum of 54 credits with no transfer credits accepted.
Course Schedule
Year One
| Semester | Course | Credits | Description |
| Fall | EDL 283 | 3 | Leading Complex Organizations |
| Fall | EDL 291 | 3 | Policy, Influence and Legal Issues |
| Spring | EDL 290 | 3 | School Resource Management |
| Spring | EDL 285 | 3 | Ethics and Social Justice |
| Summer | EDL 287 | 3 | Curriculum and Evaluations |
| Summer | EDL 289 | 3 | Organization Management |
Year Two
| Semester | Course | Credits | Description |
| Fall | EDL 286 | 3 | Systems Thinking |
| Fall | EDL 288 | 3 | Human Resource Management |
| Spring | DOC 306 | 3 | Qualitative Research |
| Spring | DOC 345 | 3 | Advanced Leadership |
| Summer | EDL 292 | 3 | Final Seminar |
| Summer | DOC 396 | 3 | Advanced Qualitative Research |
Year Three
| Semester | Course | Credits | Description |
| Fall | DOC 301 | 3 | Doctoral Seminar |
| Fall | DOC 305 | 3 | Quantitative Research Methods |
| Spring | DOC 395 | 3 | Advanced Quantitative Research |
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| Spring | DOC 399 | 3 | Dissertation Credits |
| Summer | DOC 399 | 6 | Dissertation Credits* |
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*Students enroll for 1 credit of DOC 399 each semester until |
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