Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership in Instructional Leadership
Earn your Doctoral degree in Education/Teaching from Grand Canyon University
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| Program Title: | Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership in Instructional Leadership |
| Program Level: | Doctoral |
| School: | Grand Canyon University |
| Program Description: | The Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership program develops leaders capable of generating new knowledge and responsibly applying knowledge to achieve organizational outcomes. Students will study the major bodies of literature in leadership, will reflect critically on existing theory, and will identify appropriate applications of theory in educational, business, and other organizational environments. Students will develop academic and organizational research expertise through the study of statistics and research methodology. The program of study is consistent with Grand Canyon University's mission to develop students who are global citizens, critical thinkers, effective communicators, and responsible leaders. The Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in Instructional Leadership program is designed for students interested in the Pre-K-12 arena. This program is focused on addressing real-world challenges and opportunities facing school leaders in the 21st century and is designed to develop the skills required to translate theory into effective, innovative leadership practices and to sustain continuous school improvement measures. The program is aligned with the standards of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC). Students who choose this specialization include those pursuing leadership positions such as principal, director, or superintendent at the district level. The course work covers such topics as finance, human resources, operations, change management, decision making, curriculum and instruction improvement processes, cultural competency, and advocacy. The specialization is designed to be completed within three years, with all courses taken in sequence, allowing students to learn and build professional relationships with the same cohort of colleagues. Students also have the opportunity to develop an applied research project (dissertation) that contributes to the solution of a recognized problem in the field. |
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