DOCTOR OF EDUCATION in Educational Leadership
Developing Christian Education Servant Leaders with Global Vision
PREREQUISITES (12 credits; one course from each of any four topics; to be completed prior to Qualifying Exam)
Christian life development or spiritual formation
Missions
Biblical studies, theological or Bible book studies (ex: Old or New Testament surveys; Progress of Redemption)
Biblical interpretation or hermeneutics
CO-REQUISITES (non-credit course; one day)
- Seminar in Core Values
Note: Prerequisites may also be satisfied by (a) an undergraduate degree in Bible (either from a Bible college or Christian liberal arts college or university), (b)a Bible certificate, or (c) a total of thirty (30) hours of coursework in Bible and theology.
CORE COURSES (51 credits) (Bold, italicized courses required and must be taken at CIU.)
EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS (18 credits)
EDU 9300 Biblical Foundations for Curriculum and Pedagogy(3)
EDU 9200 Historical and Philosophical Perspectives on Education (3)
EDU 9310 Curriculum Theory and Design (3)
EDU 9320 Teaching and Learning Theory (3)
Six (6) credits of educational foundations electives
(approved transfer credits may apply):
EDU 9150 Contextualizing Christian Education in Diverse Settings (3)
EDU 9330 Measurement and Assessment Theory (3)
LEADERSHIP IN ORGANIZATIONS (12 credits)
EDU 9510 Biblical Leadership (3)
EDU 9515 Leadership and Organizational Behavior (3)
EDU 9540 Models of Strategic Planning and Organizational Assessment (3)
EDU 9525 Principles of Organizational Team-Building (3)
RESEARCH (21 credits)
EDU 9610 Advanced Educational Research Design (3)
EDU 9620 Qualitative Research (3)
EDU 9630 Research and Authorship for Publication (3)
EDU 9700 Doctoral Dissertation (12)
CONCENTRATION COURSES (15 credits) (Bold, italicized courses required and must be taken at CIU)
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT
EDU 9520 Supervision and Instructional Leadership (3)
EDU 9550 The Legal Environment and the Christian School (3)
Nine credits of educational leadership and management electives
(may include approved transfer courses) :
EDU 9570 Business Affairs of the Educational Enterprise (3)
EDU 9555 Developing Institutional Support (3)
EDU 9410 Information and Communication Technology in Education (3)
SUMMARY OF CREDITS (Total 66 credits)
Core Courses: 51 credits
Concentration: 15 credits
Transfer Allowed: 15 credits from 36 credit master's degree