Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in K-12 Leadership

Overview

Impact the Global K-12 Education Community

Leverage your passion for teaching and administration with the demand for transformative leadership. Grand Canyon University's (GCU) Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in K-12 Leadership, offered by the College of Doctoral Studies, affords you the knowledge to lead teachers, administration and fiscal management in K-12 education. In small online or evening courses, discuss emerging trends amongst expert faculty and other education professionals.

In the EdD in K-12 education program, you study the history and politics as well as governance and structure of the modern K-12 educational system. Through theory and scholarly research, examine how to build a highly qualified community that drives student achievement.

From the very first course, you are introduced to your doctoral dispositions and with subsequent residencies and milestones, you progressively build your confidence in understanding research, writing the results and, finally, defending your dissertation.

Degree Outcomes

Enhance Your Education Leadership Skills

In our EdD in organizational leadership with an emphasis in K-12 leadership, you review current topics in elementary and secondary education, such as ethical dilemmas and stewardship, corporate social responsibility from the perspective of ethical decision-making and the evolution of leadership theories. Discuss issues in elementary and secondary education, and learn to proactively avoid conflict and engage others using evidence-based leadership strategies.

What You Will Learn

Navigate the K-12 Education Landscape

Throughout this Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership degree program, you review the following topics:

• Global history and politics of K-12 education with an examination of the political landscape and ethics surrounding K-12 education and governmental interventions
• Analysis and application of governance structures in K-12 education
• K-12 education stakeholders, including students, parents, faculty, staff and community
• Higher education master planning, including professional and facilities development
• Leadership behaviors and execution of strategy within an organization
• Methods of research design and analysis to aid with strategic planning and development

Career Outcomes

Advanced Career Paths in Elementary and Secondary Education

Common careers with this K-12 education degree include advanced positions, such as higher education faculty or school administrator, teacher, counselor or consultant. Typical workplaces are educational agencies, elementary and secondary schools, community colleges and universities.