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EdD in Organizational Leadership: K-12 Leadership (Qualitative)

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  • EdD Organizational Leadership: Research -
    Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctoral Organizational Leadership Program will advance the study of leadership dynamics that drive the field with an in-depth, researched-based approach to facilitate the leader’s abilities and role as a strategic professional.
    • Demonstrate foundational behaviors of a researcher.
    • Critically appraise existing research.
    • Apply Research principles in the design of ethical, original, independent research.
    • Design quantitative research.
    • Design qualitative research.
    • Apply data collection principles.
    • Apply data analysis principles.
    • Synthesize results to create insightful findings in research or practice.
    • Produce scholarly and applied writing.
  • EdD Organizational Leadership: Leadership Theory and Application -
    Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Doctoral Organizational Leadership Program will adopt a philosophy of leadership that allows them to be self-leaders who are then able to apply multiple theories and adapt a range of leadership styles for use in diverse situations.
    • Synthesize foundational leadership theories.
    • Integrate theories of change.
    • Analyze the relationship between the leader and the organizational culture.
    • Formulate a personal philosophy of leadership.
    • Critique the effectiveness of communication approaches for diverse recipients.
    • Integrate global leadership thinking with local management application.
  • EdD Organizational Leadership: K-12 Leadership Emphasis -
    • Explore the history and politics of K-12 education.
    • Analyze the governance and structure of K-12 educational institutions including both internal and external frameworks and the leadership practices required in these areas.
    • Examine the stakeholder relations practices that are necessary to sustain the diverse learning infrastructure of K-12 education.
    • Analyze and evaluate current trends and issues in K-12 education with regard to their effects on leadership strategies, classroom practices, and student outcomes.
    • Analyze the development of a comprehensive learning plan for K-12 education that supports continuous school improvement and sustainable change.
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