EdD in Organizational Leadership: K-12 Leadership Emphasis

EdD in Organizational Leadership: K-12 Leadership Emphasis
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Offered by Grand Canyon University’s College of Doctoral Studies, the Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in K-12 Leadership degree program teaches competency in ethics, research and theory with a focus on educational policy development, staffing, organizational leadership and instructional supervision.Â
The coursework strives to help you acquire core skills that are immediately applicable in the field. Using an analysis-driven approach, you will examine best practices in leadership that support teams at all levels and the maintenance of a diverse learning infrastructure.Â


We strive to graduate learners who are effective communicators and are able to convey complex information to a variety of stakeholders. We are a Christian school with an emphasis on professional ethics and the Christian worldview. In our program, you will be taught how to address the challenges faced by modern K-12 schools through a strong foundation of ethical leadership.
Core competencies covered and skills taught include:
Educational policy development
Ethical decision-making
Servant leadership
Organizational leadership
Staffing, including supervision at the building and district levels
Long-range strategic planning
Doctoral Curriculum Designed for K-12 Education
This K-12 educational leadership emphasis program enables you to explore key concepts in leadership practices, ethical stewardship and K-12 community building.Â
In your coursework, you will be taught the following topic areas:
GCU strives to prepare education leaders to effectively tackle modern challenges in school systems with a priority on professional ethics and integrity. We are proud to be an institutionally accredited university — a reflection of the quality of our education. The Higher Learning Commission has continually accredited GCU since 1968. The College of Doctoral Studies shares the university’s commitment to upholding the principles and standards established by our accrediting bodies.