Introductory study of assumptions and procedures of systematic inquiry used to investigate administrative, leadership and supervisory phenomena in education. Issues regarding quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods models of inquiry are included.

Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying examination. Students may register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation is completed and defended.

Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying examination. Students may register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation is completed and defended.

Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying examination. Students may register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation is completed and defended.

Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying examination. Students may register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation is completed and defended.

Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying examination. Students may register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation is completed and defended.

Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying examination. Students may register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation is completed and defended.

Residency credit for dissertation research after the qualifying examination. Students may register for this course in the semester of the qualifying examination. A minimum of two semesters are required as well as continuous enrollment (Fall and Spring) until the dissertation is completed and defended.

Advanced graduate students enroll in this topical seminar to enhance their portfolios for educational leadership through concentrated study of innovations in the specialized functions of leadership. These specializations include, but are not limited to, the study of curriculum and instructional leadership, educational law, personnel administration, school and community relations, education for diverse populations, budgeting and financing of schools. May be repeated up to a maximum of nine credits.

A variable topic seminar on selected problems in educational leadership. Activities are designed to improve skill in planning, data-informed decision making, organizing, communicating, evaluating, negotiating, and problem solving will be provided as appropriate. Educational innovation and processes of implementing change may be analyzed. May be repeated up to a maximum of nine credits.