Description | Prerequisites | Requirements

Description

This degree is designed for astute students with appropriate professional experience beyond those studying at the master's level.

Rigorous requirements include a sound educational base and a substantial concentration in the student's chosen area of interest.

The curriculum offers opportunities for educational leaders to develop advanced knowledge, skills and research capabilities.

Those completing the program may hold or may be interested in positions of administrative responsibility at the school or district level, in institution of higher learning, or non-school settings.

Prerequisites

One basic course in each of the following:
     educational administration
     curriculum planning
     counseling and research.
Twenty four units in school administration.

Requirements

Core Requirements

The following courses (24 units) represent the core requirement for all School of Education doctoral degrees:

Department Requirements
To build an area of leadership emphasis, the program will include 33 additional units in educational administration and leadership including the following:

Electives
Electives (30 units) are to be determined in consultation with department advisor and are to become a part of the student's approved program.

A total of 87 post-MA quarter units with a GPA of 3.5 must be attained for completion.

Residency Requirements
Students must complete the final 42 units in residence at La Sierra University