
Agnieszka Zak-Moskal | Alumni Story
The work and research Agnieszka Zak-Moskal began during her Educational Leadership dissertation led to conferences, workshops, consulting opportunities, and even the landing of her dream job.
Read Her StoryOur program prepares educators for government and private sector top-level P-20 administrative and policy-making positions.
D’Youville’s Educational Leadership students gain real-world research and policy analysis experience that confronts key challenges faced by educational institutions. Students also make life-changing connections with fellow peers in the doctoral program, who serve in a variety of administrative and leadership positions throughout the region. The network of EDL alumni is growing and provides an impressive range of opportunities for research and professional growth.
Through disciplined discussions, student presentations at regional and national conferences, awards dinners and social seminars, students engage with peers, faculty, local and regional leaders and researchers. Coursework not only includes the traditional academic paper which prepares students for the dissertation, but also incorporates the crafting of policy briefs and other projects that apply classroom learning to the student’s practice site and the education profession at large.
Our graduates go on to advance their careers, with many now occupying senior leadership positions in K12 and post-secondary educational institutions; many conduct nationally recognized research, are noted policy analysts, and innovators of educational practice.
Our program can be completed part-time or full-time and is ideal for working professionals who want to give their career a boost. Most courses are offered during evenings, using a hybrid (50% online format), with many offered during the summer.
The Educational Leadership EdD curriculum combines research, academic study, and real-world learning opportunities to create a robust, interactive learning experience.
Find detailed course information for the Doctor of Educational Leadership (EdD) Program, tools to plan your education, and complete academic policies and procedures in the D'Youville academic catalog.
Code | Title | Credits |
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Credits required for EdD courses | 50 | |
Transfer Credits | 40 | |
Total Credits | 90 |
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
EDL-732 | Advanced Statistics & Lab | 4 |
EDL-733 | Quantitative Research Design | 3 |
EDL-734 | Qualitative Research Design | 3 |
EDL-735 | Case Study Method and Design | 3 |
Total Credits | 13 |
Code | Title | Credits |
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EDL-731 | Doctoral Seminar | 3 |
EDL-737 | Inequality and Education | 3 |
EDL-738 | History & Future of Education Reform | 3 |
EDL-739 | Cultural Perspectives in Education | 3 |
Total Credits | 12 |
Code | Title | Credits |
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ELK-741 | K-12 Education Governance, Law & Policy. | 3 |
ELK-742 | Education Finance & Planning | 3 |
ELK-743 | School-Community Relations | 3 |
ELK-744 | Curriculum, Instruction & Assessment Of Learning | 3 |
ELK-745 | Applied Research Practicum I | 3 |
ELK-746 | Applied Research Practicum II | 3 |
Total Credits | 18 |
Code | Title | Credits |
---|---|---|
ELH-741 | Higher Education Governance, Law and Policy | 3 |
ELH-742 | Higher Education & Strategic Planning | 3 |
ELH-743 | Higher Education Curriculum | 3 |
ELH-744 | Program Evaluation and Outcomes Assessment | 3 |
ELH-745 | Applied Research Practicum I | 3 |
ELH-746 | Applied Research Practicum II | 3 |
Total Credits | 18 |
No dissertation core courses can be taken until the Comprehensive Exam has been completed successfully.
Code | Title | Credits |
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EDL-752 | Dissertation Proposal I | 3 |
EDL-753 | Dissertation Proposal II | 2 |
EDL-831 | Dissertation Guidance | 4 |
Total Credits | 9 |
In addition to the course work, students are also required to complete the following:
D'Youville graduates become top-level administrators, superintendents, and education analysts who make a difference in the schools, colleges, universities and communities they serve.*
For higher education administrators, D'Youville's doctoral program in Educational Leadership enhances the leadership and managerial abilities needed in colleges and universities.
Doctoral degrees are often the preferred qualifications for district leadership positions.
*The Educational Leadership EdD program is not intended to lead to certification as a school principal.
Prospective applicants must forward the following materials to the graduate admissions office:
In addition to the application procedure, candidates must present the following:
Applications for admission are considered on a competitive basis; applicants meeting minimum requirements may not be admitted.
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