| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Foundations of Leadership Studies | 3 |
| Ethical Issues and Faith-informed Leadership | 3 |
| Organizational Dynamics and Planning | 3 |
| Emerging Trends in Executive Leadership | 3 |
| Negotiation, Conflict and Crisis Management | 3 |
| Research Design | 3 |
| Foundations of Qualitative Inquiry | 3 |
| Quantitative Statistics: Foundations of Quantitative Statistics | 3 |
| Dissertation Seminar I | 3 |
| Dissertation Seminar II | 3 |
| Dissertation Seminar III | 3 |
| Directed Doctoral Study (if needed) | 0 |
| Total Required Credits | 36 |
EdD
Educational & Organizational Leadership
This EdD program is designed for students interested in leadership issues across a variety of fields.
Is This Program for Me?
From nonprofit, government and agency work to corporate business, P-12 and higher education, the EdD program is designed for developing and experienced leaders looking to refine their understanding of comprehensive organizational leadership. This program is offered in an online, blended format allowing national and international access to the doctoral program, while maintaining the high quality and personal touch Orlean Beeson School of Education's programs are known for.
Plan of Study
Application Requirements
- Application fee of $35 made payable to Samford University
- Official transcripts
- Writing sample
- Letter of recommendation
- Dispositions form completed by current supervisor
- Resume
- Interview
- EdS or 30 credit hours beyond a master’s degree
“I saw the quality teachers that Samford put out, they became the teachers that we really seek to hire in our district. It became one of my goals to not just get a doctorate, but a doctorate from Samford.”
—Laura Tate, EdD '20
