{"id":410,"date":"2020-08-28T16:36:07","date_gmt":"2020-08-28T16:36:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/edd\/?page_id=410"},"modified":"2025-10-01T18:10:00","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T18:10:00","slug":"plan-of-study","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/web.saumag.edu\/edd\/plan-of-study\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan of Study"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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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.\u00a0<\/p>

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.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Summary<\/strong><\/h3>
Foundational Courses<\/td>24<\/td><\/tr>
Focus Area Courses<\/td>15<\/td><\/tr>
Elective Courses<\/td>06<\/td><\/tr>
Comprehensive Exam<\/td>03<\/td><\/tr>
Dissertation<\/td>12<\/td><\/tr>
Total Credit Hours<\/strong><\/td>60<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Foundation Courses<\/strong><\/h3>
EDFN 7013<\/td>Introduction to Doctoral Studies<\/td><\/tr>
EDFN 7023<\/td>Doctoral Research Foundations<\/td><\/tr>
EDFN 7103<\/td>Quantitative Research Methods<\/td><\/tr>
EDFN 7143<\/td>Applied Data Analysis<\/td><\/tr>
EDFN 7183<\/td>Qualitative Research Methods<\/td><\/tr>
EDFN 7123<\/td>Educational Law and Accountability<\/td><\/tr>
EDFN 7163<\/td>Ethical Leadership in Diverse and Rural Communities<\/td><\/tr>
EDFN 7193<\/td>Organizational Development, Evaluation, and Theory<\/td><\/tr>
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Focus Courses<\/h3>

Educational Leadership Superintendency Focus (K-12):<\/h4>
EDAS 7183<\/td>Educational Leadership in Rural and Diverse Communities<\/td><\/tr>
EDAS 7113<\/td>Strategic School Finance in Rural and Diverse Communities<\/td><\/tr>
EDAS 7123<\/td>The Superintendency<\/td><\/tr>
EDAS 7173<\/td>Administration and Assessment of Curricular Programs<\/td><\/tr>
EDAS 7143<\/td>Leadership Systems of Human Capacity<\/td><\/tr>

Teacher Leadership Focus (K-12):<\/h4><\/td><\/tr>

EDUC 7253<\/td>Foundations of Teacher Leadership<\/td><\/tr>
EDUC 7213<\/td>Curriculum Planning<\/td><\/tr>
EDAS 7173<\/td>Administration and Assessment of Curricular Programs<\/td><\/tr>
EDAS 7023<\/td>Supervision of Instruction in Elementary\/Secondary Schools<\/td><\/tr>
EDAS 7183<\/td>Educational Leadership in Rural and Diverse Communities<\/td><\/tr>

Higher Education \/Community Leadership Focus:<\/h4><\/td><\/tr>

HECL 7133<\/td>Advanced Leadership and Dev in Diverse and Rural Communities<\/td><\/tr>
HECL 7113<\/td>Fiscal Management of Educational and Community Agencies<\/td><\/tr>
HECL 7153<\/td>Inclusive Leadership: Leading Effectively Across Differences<\/td><\/tr>
HECL 7173<\/td>Planning Programs for Adults Learners<\/td><\/tr>
HECL 7183<\/td>Contemporary Issues in Leadership<\/td><\/tr>
Total = 15 credit hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Required 6 hours \u2013 Select 2 6000\/7000 level courses (See advisor for approval)<\/td><\/tr>
AGRI 6063<\/td>Advanced Leadership for Agricultural Professionals<\/td><\/tr>
COUN 6853<\/td>Student Affairs Theory and Practice<\/td><\/tr>
COUN 6873<\/td>Organization and Administration of Student Affairs Services<\/td><\/tr>
EDAS 6303*<\/td>Superintendent Internship & Graduate Project<\/td><\/tr>
EDUC 6043<\/td>Current Issues & Trends in Education<\/td><\/tr>
EDFN 7203<\/td>Special Topics in Educational Leadership I<\/td><\/tr>
EDFN 7303<\/td>Special Topics in Educational Leadership II<\/td><\/tr>
HALE 6443<\/td>The College Student<\/td><\/tr>
HALE 6393<\/td>Post-Secondary Teaching<\/td><\/tr>
HALE 6423<\/td>Special Problems in Adult Education<\/td><\/tr>
HALE 6453<\/td>The Community College<\/td><\/tr>
ID 6063<\/td>Issues and Trends in Instructional Design and Technology<\/td><\/tr>
KINE 6323<\/td>Sport Administration<\/td><\/tr>
PA 6033<\/td>Rural Politics<\/td><\/tr>
PA 6043<\/td>Legal Issues in Public Administration<\/td><\/tr>
PA 6263<\/td>Program Evaluation<\/td><\/tr>
SPED 6013<\/td>Administration and Supervision of Special Education Programs<\/td><\/tr>
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Comprehensive Exam<\/h3>
EDFN 7803<\/td>Comprehensive Exams<\/td><\/tr>
Total = 3 credit hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

Dissertation<\/h3>
DIS 7903<\/td>Advanced Research Methods and Design<\/td><\/tr>
DIS 7993<\/td>Dissertation<\/td><\/tr>
DIS 7993<\/td>Dissertation<\/td><\/tr>
DIS 7993<\/td>Dissertation<\/td><\/tr>
Total = 12 credit hours<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

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Professional License Disclosure<\/h3>

Federal regulations require Southern Arkansas University to disclose whether its degree programs meet U.S. jurisdictions\u2019 educational requirements for licensure (34 CFR 668.43(a)(6) & 34 CFR 668.72(n)).<\/p>

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.<\/p>

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.<\/p>

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.<\/p>

Learn More about Professional Licensure Disclosure at SAU<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Foundation Courses<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EDFN 7XX3<\/td>\nIntroduction to Doctoral Studies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EDFN 7XX3<\/td>\nDoctoral Research Foundations<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EDFN 7103<\/td>\nQuantitative Research Methods<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EDFN 7143<\/td>\nApplied Data Analysis<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EDFN 7183<\/td>\nQualitative Research Methods<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EDFN 7123<\/td>\nEducational Law and Accountability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EDFN 7163<\/td>\nEthical Leadership in Diverse and Rural Communities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EDFN 7193<\/td>\nOrganizational Development, Evaluation, and Theory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total = 24 credit hours<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Educational Leadership Focus (K-12):<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EDAS 7183<\/td>\nEducational Leadership in Rural and Diverse Communities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EDAS 7113<\/td>\nStrategic School Financing in Rural and Diverse Settings<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EDAS 7123<\/td>\nThe Superintendency<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EDAS 7173<\/td>\nAdministration and Assessment of Curricular Programs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EDAS 7143<\/td>\nManagement of Human Resources<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Higher Education Administration\/Community Focus:<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HECL 7133<\/td>\nAdvanced Leadership and Development in Diverse and Rural Communities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HECL 7113<\/td>\nFiscal Management of Educational and Community Agencies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HECL 7153<\/td>\nInclusive Leadership: Leading Effectively Across Differences<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HECL 7173<\/td>\nPlanning Programs for Adults Learners<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HECL 7183<\/td>\nContemporary Issues in Leadership<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Electives<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Required 6 hours \u2013 Select 2 from 6000\/7000 Level Courses<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
AGRI 6063<\/td>\nAdvanced Leadership for Agricultural Professionals<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
COUN 6853<\/td>\nStudent Affairs Theory and Practice<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
COUN 6873<\/td>\nOrganization and Administration of Student Affairs Services<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HALE 6443<\/td>\nThe College Student<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HALE 6393\n\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nPost-Secondary Teaching<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HALE 6423<\/td>\nSpecial Problems in Adult Education<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
HALE 6453\n\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nThe Community College<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
ID 6063\n\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nIssues and Trends in Instructional Design and Technology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
KINE 6323\n\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nSport Administration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PA 6033\n\n\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\nRural Politics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PA 6043<\/td>\nLegal Issues in Public Administration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PA 6263<\/td>\nProgram Evaluation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
SPED 6013<\/td>\nAdministration and Supervision of Special Education Programs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total = 6 credit hours<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n
Comprehensive Exam<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
EDFN 7XX3<\/td>\nComprehensive Exams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Total = 3 credit hours<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Dissertation<\/em><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DIS 7903<\/td>\nAdvanced Research Methods and Design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DIS 7993<\/td>\nDissertation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DIS 7993<\/td>\nDissertation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
DIS 7993<\/td>\nDissertation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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