Program Requirements

Students in Wilkes University’s Doctor of Education program can choose from one of three specializations:

 

Research: 9 credits
ED 681 Introduction to Educational Research 
ED 683 Qualitative & Quantitative Research Methods
ED 685 Advanced Quantitative Methodologies in Educational Research
or  ED 686 Advanced Qualitative Methodologies in Educational Research

Dissertation: 9 credits
ED 697  Dissertation Proposal Seminar (3 credits)
ED 698 Dissertation A & B (6 credits)
ED 699 Dissertation Maintenance (0 credits)

K-12 Administration
(Leading to Pennsylvania superintendent certification)
Required courses = 30 credits
ED 623 Educational Technology Leadership
ED 625 Professional Development & Supervision
ED 627 Advanced Issues in Educational Law
ED 628 Human Resource Development & Labor Negotiations
ED 629 Strategic Planning for Public & Non-profit Organizations
ED 650 Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment (20-hour field experience)
ED 652 Special Education Administration (20-hour field experience)
ED 654 School Finance & Facilities Administration (20-hour field experience)
ED 658 Advanced Studies in School District Leadership (30-hour field experience)
ED 659 Superintendent Internship (90 hours)

Higher Education Administration
Required courses = 30 credits
ED 627 Advanced Issues in Educational Law
ED 628 Human Resource Development & Labor Negotiations
ED 629 Strategic Planning for Public & Non-profit Organizations
ED 660 Higher Education Institutions & Adult Learners
ED 662 Faculty & Academic Governance in Higher Education
ED 663 Faculty Development & Curriculum Management (replaced ED 625 requirement)
ED 664 Financial Management in Higher Education
ED 665 Institutional Advancement in Higher Education
ED 668 Student Services & Enrollment Management in Higher Education
ED 669 Internship in Higher Education Administration (90 hours)

Educational Technology
Required courses = 30 credits
Note: Courses with * are required for Instructional Technology Specialist Certification. Courses designated with √ are required for the doctorate.

ED 623 Educational Technology Leadership * √ 

ED 632 Cognition and Learning (elective)

ED 633 Media Design for Instruction * √ 
ED 635 Integrating Technology for Diverse Learners * √ 
ED 637 Systems Infrastructure & Management *
ED 638 Information Security *
ED 639 Internship in Educational Technology Leadership (90 hours) * √ 
ED 640 Instructional Design and Development * √ 
ED 643 Trends and Innovations in Instructional Technology * √ 
ED 644 Graphic Design for Instruction (elective)
ED 645 Technology Supported Assessment (elective)
ED 646 Adaptive and Assistive Technology in Education * √ 
ED 647 Web Design and Development for Learning * √