Organizational Leadership EdD in K-12 Leadership – Quantitative

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Overview

Gain Skills in Transformative K-12 Leadership

Grand Canyon University’s Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in K-12 Leadership program can help develop your ability to generate new knowledge and responsibly apply knowledge to help achieve entities that can allow organizational employees and followers to grow and develop to their full potential.

This program of study is consistent with GCU’s mission to develop learners who are global contributors, innovative thinkers, effective communicators and transformative leaders. Graduates who earn this EdD degree will have the opportunity to advance the study of leadership within the field of K-12 education with an in-depth, research-based approach to facilitate the leadership abilities and role as a strategic professional.
 

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Why GCU

Specialize in a Quantitative EdD in Educational Leadership

GCU’s quantitative K-12 Leadership EdD program focuses on examining and analyzing events through numeric data, while GCU’s qualitative program focuses on personally examining events to better understand an observed phenomenon. This quantitative program teaches you how to develop expertise in the creation of a sampling plan and in the collection of data.  

You will study the major bodies of literature in leadership, reflect critically on existing theory and identify appropriate applications of theory in education, business and other organizational cultures. As a student, you will be taught to develop academic and organizational research expertise through the study of statistical and research methodologies, as well as employ quantitative methodology to design, collect and analyze information in alignment with conducting a scholarly dissertation. 
 

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Coursework

Navigate the K-12 Education Landscape 

With the guidance of knowledgeable faculty, you will examine the political landscape and ethics surrounding K-12 education, study quantitative research designs, develop your skills as an academic researcher, interact with statistical analysis software, and synthesize scholarly literature to form a researchable topic of study.

To graduate from this program, you must take a minimum of 60 credits and pass courses including:

Ethical dilemmas and stewardship

History and politics of K-12 education

Trends and issues in K-12 education

Strategic planning and change

Leading across cultures

Strategic planning in K-12 education

Quantitative data collection and statistical mechanics

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Careers

Careers for an Educational Leadership EdD Graduate

Earning your EdD in Organizational Leadership with an Emphasis in K-12 Leadership is a great way to strengthen your skill set with the purpose of becoming a more effective K-12 instructor. Program graduates may choose to pursue opportunities in high school administration and consulting. 

Other positions graduates may consider include: 

  • Teacher
  • Curriculum director
  • Educational agency administrator 
     
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Discover how GCU’s online EdD programs can offer the flexibility you need in today’s world. Apply to start your doctoral journey at GCU.

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