K–12 Educational Leadership (Mixed-Model Format)
Completion Requirements
- 122–131 total quarter credit hours, depending on specialization
- Foundation course: EDUC 8008 (6 cr.)
- KAMs and/or courses and research sequence (86 cr.)
- Optional practicum (9 cr.)
- Proposal, dissertation, and oral presentation (30 cr.)
- Minimum 8–10 quarters enrollment
- Four Ph.D. residencies to equal a minimum of 16 units
Time to completion may vary by student, depending on individual progress and credits transferred, if applicable. For a personalized estimate of your time to completion, call an enrollment advisor at 1-866-492-5336.
View the revised mixed-model format available in December 2010.
Core Curriculum
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| EDUC 8008 | Foundations for Doctoral Study | 6 |
| KAM I: Principles of Social Change | ||
| SBSF 8110 | Breadth: Theories of Social Change | 5 |
| EDUC 8128 | Depth: Strategic Leadership in Education and Social Change | 5 |
| EDUC 8138 |
Application: Professional Practice in Strategic Leadership and Social Change |
4 |
| KAM II: Principles of Human Development | ||
| SBSF 8210 | Breadth: Theories of Human Development | 5 |
| SBSF 8220 | Depth: Current Research in Human Development | 5 |
| SBSF 8230 | Application: Professional Practice in Human Development | 4 |
| KAM III: Principles of Organizational and Social Systems | ||
| SBSF 8310 | Breadth: Theories of Organizational and Social Systems | 5 |
| EDUC 8328 | Depth: Current Research in Organizational and Social Systems: K–12 Education | 5 |
| EDUC 8338 | Application: Professional Practice in K–12 Educational Organization | 4 |
Core Research Sequence
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| RSCH 8100D | Research Theory, Design, and Methods | 4 |
| RSCH 8200D | Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis | 4 |
| RSCH 8300D | Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis | 4 |
Coursework
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| Online Courses in Topical Areas of Educational Leadership | ||
| EDUC 8801 | Educational Law, Public Policy, and Political Systems | 4 |
| EDUC 8802 | Supervision, Evaluation, and Human Resources in Education | 4 |
| EDUC 8803 | Student Personnel Services | 4 |
| EDUC 8804 | School Financial Management | 4 |
| EDUC 8805 | Reflective Instructional Practice | 4 |
| EDUC 8806 | Educational Measurement and Evaluation | 4 |
| EDUC 8807 | Curriculum Theory and Design | 4 |
Advanced Research Sequence—Choose one of the following.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| RSCH 8250 | Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis | 4 |
| RSCH 8350 | Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis | 4 |
| RSCH 8450 | Advanced Mixed Methods Reasoning and Analysis | 4 |
Dissertation
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| EDUC 9001 | Dissertation | 30 |
Optional Practicum
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
| EDUC 8811 | Practicum in K–12 Leadership | 9 |
Certification and Licensure
Walden University is approved by Minnesota to offer the Ed.S. in Educational Leadership and Administration program that leads to licensure as a P–12 principal in Minnesota. This is the only program offered by Walden that is state approved as leading to any P–12 administrative/leadership license (e.g., assistant principal, principal, teacher leader, superintendent).
In addition, through a partnership with the Harris County Department of Education (HCDE), Walden’s M.S. in Education with a specialization in Educational Leadership program and Ed.D. degree with a specialization in Administrator Leadership for Teaching and Learning or with a specialization in Teacher Leadership lead to principal certification at the master’s level in Texas. More information about the HCDE Principal Certification Academy can be found at www.hcde-texas.org/default.aspx?name=PrinCert.
Prospective candidates from outside of Minnesota should review their own state’s requirements to ensure that completing any teacher or principal preparation program at Walden will meet eligibility requirements for similar licensure in their state.
Walden University makes no representation or guarantee that successful completion of Walden's programs, or coursework for graduate credit within any graduate program, will permit a graduate to obtain state certification or licensure as a P–12 teacher or administrator.
Course Descriptions—Mixed-Model Format
Compare Formats
The K–12 Educational Leadership specialization is available in two formats: KAM-based and mixed model.* If you want to study independently while working with a faculty mentor to complete scholarly papers and study topics that reflect your interests and help you prepare for the dissertation process, the KAM-based format may be the best option for you. View this specialization in the KAM-based format.*
*The KAM-based format will be available in December 2010.
