With a unique lens focused toward the needs of rural and diverse schools and communities, the curriculum is intended for those who serve, and will serve, in leadership roles in education-related professions.
Together, learners will grow in understanding and application of theory, research and leadership practice across educational settings including K-12, community colleges, universities, and community organizations.
Applicants must select a Focus Area at the time of application
K-12 Superintendency Leadership
K-12 Teacher Leadership
Higher Education & Community Leadership
Summary
| Foundational Courses | 24 |
| Focus Area Courses | 15 |
| Elective Courses | 06 |
| Comprehensive Exam | 03 |
| Dissertation | 12 |
| Total Credit Hours | 60 |
Foundation Courses
| EDFN 7013 | Introduction to Doctoral Studies |
| EDFN 7023 | Doctoral Research Foundations |
| EDFN 7103 | Quantitative Research Methods |
| EDFN 7143 | Applied Data Analysis |
| EDFN 7183 | Qualitative Research Methods |
| EDFN 7123 | Educational Law and Accountability |
| EDFN 7163 | Ethical Leadership in Diverse and Rural Communities |
| EDFN 7193 | Organizational Development, Evaluation, and Theory |
| Total = 24 credit hours | |
Focus Courses
Educational Leadership Superintendency Focus (K-12):
| EDAS 7183 | Educational Leadership in Rural and Diverse Communities |
| EDAS 7113 | Strategic School Finance in Rural and Diverse Communities |
| EDAS 7123 | The Superintendency |
| EDAS 7173 | Administration and Assessment of Curricular Programs |
| EDAS 7143 | Leadership Systems of Human Capacity |
Teacher Leadership Focus (K-12): | |
| EDUC 7253 | Foundations of Teacher Leadership |
| EDUC 7213 | Curriculum Planning |
| EDAS 7173 | Administration and Assessment of Curricular Programs |
| EDAS 7023 | Supervision of Instruction in Elementary/Secondary Schools |
| EDAS 7183 | Educational Leadership in Rural and Diverse Communities |
Higher Education /Community Leadership Focus: | |
| HECL 7133 | Advanced Leadership and Dev in Diverse and Rural Communities |
| HECL 7113 | Fiscal Management of Educational and Community Agencies |
| HECL 7153 | Inclusive Leadership: Leading Effectively Across Differences |
| HECL 7173 | Planning Programs for Adults Learners |
| HECL 7183 | Contemporary Issues in Leadership |
| Total = 15 credit hours | |
Electives
| Required 6 hours – Select 2 6000/7000 level courses (See advisor for approval) | |
| AGRI 6063 | Advanced Leadership for Agricultural Professionals |
| COUN 6853 | Student Affairs Theory and Practice |
| COUN 6873 | Organization and Administration of Student Affairs Services |
| EDAS 6303* | Superintendent Internship & Graduate Project |
| EDUC 6043 | Current Issues & Trends in Education |
| EDFN 7203 | Special Topics in Educational Leadership I |
| EDFN 7303 | Special Topics in Educational Leadership II |
| HALE 6443 | The College Student |
| HALE 6393 | Post-Secondary Teaching |
| HALE 6423 | Special Problems in Adult Education |
| HALE 6453 | The Community College |
| ID 6063 | Issues and Trends in Instructional Design and Technology |
| KINE 6323 | Sport Administration |
| PA 6033 | Rural Politics |
| PA 6043 | Legal Issues in Public Administration |
| PA 6263 | Program Evaluation |
| SPED 6013 | Administration and Supervision of Special Education Programs |
| Total = 6 credit hours | |
Comprehensive Exam
| EDFN 7803 | Comprehensive Exams | |
| Total = 3 credit hours | ||
Dissertation
| DIS 7903 | Advanced Research Methods and Design | |
| DIS 7993 | Dissertation | |
| DIS 7993 | Dissertation | |
| DIS 7993 | Dissertation | |
| Total = 12 credit hours | ||
*Required for Superintendent’s Licensure
Professional License Disclosure
Federal regulations require Southern Arkansas University to disclose whether its degree programs meet U.S. jurisdictions’ educational requirements for licensure (34 CFR 668.43(a)(6) & 34 CFR 668.72(n)).
The academic programs listed below are designed to prepare students for a career in a licensed profession upon completion of the program. A professional license is typically required for graduates of these programs to practice and/or gain employment in these fields.
Each state and territory have different professional licensure and certification requirements. Other licensure requirements may include professional examinations, background checks, years of work experience, fingerprinting requirements, etc.
Prospective and current students should also keep in mind that licensing and authorization requirements vary by state and that relocating during the course of a program to another state could impact whether they can continue in the course, meet the eligibility requirements of that state, and/or receive financial aid funding. Students considering relocation during their academic program are encouraged to communicate with the program contact listed below to check for authorization and licensure eligibility requirements.
| Foundation Courses | |
| EDFN 7XX3 | Introduction to Doctoral Studies |
| EDFN 7XX3 | Doctoral Research Foundations |
| EDFN 7103 | Quantitative Research Methods |
| EDFN 7143 | Applied Data Analysis |
| EDFN 7183 | Qualitative Research Methods |
| EDFN 7123 | Educational Law and Accountability |
| EDFN 7163 | Ethical Leadership in Diverse and Rural Communities |
| EDFN 7193 | Organizational Development, Evaluation, and Theory |
| Total = 24 credit hours | |
| Focus Courses | |
| Educational Leadership Focus (K-12): | |
| EDAS 7183 | Educational Leadership in Rural and Diverse Communities |
| EDAS 7113 | Strategic School Financing in Rural and Diverse Settings |
| EDAS 7123 | The Superintendency |
| EDAS 7173 | Administration and Assessment of Curricular Programs |
| EDAS 7143 | Management of Human Resources |
| Higher Education Administration/Community Focus: | |
| HECL 7133 | Advanced Leadership and Development in Diverse and Rural Communities |
| HECL 7113 | Fiscal Management of Educational and Community Agencies |
| HECL 7153 | Inclusive Leadership: Leading Effectively Across Differences |
| HECL 7173 | Planning Programs for Adults Learners |
| HECL 7183 | Contemporary Issues in Leadership |
| Total = 15 credit hours | |
| Electives | |
| Required 6 hours – Select 2 from 6000/7000 Level Courses | |
| AGRI 6063 | Advanced Leadership for Agricultural Professionals |
| COUN 6853 | Student Affairs Theory and Practice |
| COUN 6873 | Organization and Administration of Student Affairs Services |
| HALE 6443 | The College Student |
| HALE 6393 | Post-Secondary Teaching |
| HALE 6423 | Special Problems in Adult Education |
| HALE 6453 | The Community College |
| ID 6063 | Issues and Trends in Instructional Design and Technology |
| KINE 6323 | Sport Administration |
| PA 6033 | Rural Politics |
| PA 6043 | Legal Issues in Public Administration |
| PA 6263 | Program Evaluation |
| SPED 6013 | Administration and Supervision of Special Education Programs |
| Total = 6 credit hours | |
| Comprehensive Exam | |
| EDFN 7XX3 | Comprehensive Exams |
| Total = 3 credit hours | |
| Dissertation | |
| DIS 7903 | Advanced Research Methods and Design |
| DIS 7993 | Dissertation |
| DIS 7993 | Dissertation |
| DIS 7993 | Dissertation |
| Total = 12 credit hours | |
