New
Department:
Organizational
Leadership, Policy,
and Development
Effective July 1, 2009, a
new department has been created
that integrates the business and
marketing education, human
resource development and adult
education, and comprehensive
WHRE programs from the
Department of
Work and Human Resource
Education (WHRE) into the
department formerly known as
Educational Policy and
Administration (EdPA). The
name of this new department is
Organizational Leadership,
Policy, and Development (OLPD).
It will offer exciting
opportunities for collaboration
and interdisciplinary education
and research. Click
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Curriculum for Higher Education Tracks
Below are the curricula for the following:
M.A. Degree (Plan A and Plan B)
Ph.D. Degree
Ed.D. Degree
Ed.D. Degree for International Educators
Advising
Plan B
Required courses (6 semester credits):
- EDPA 5701—U.S. Higher Education (3 cr)
- EDPA 5080—Special
Topics: Critical Issues in
Higher Education (3 cr)
Program area courses (12 semester credits):
Select twelve credits from among the following course offerings with adviser
consultation and approval.
- EDPA 5001—Formal Organizations in Education (3 cr)
- EDPA 5080—Special Topics: Perspectives on
Leadership (3 cr)
- EDPA 5080—Special Topics: Diversity and
Equity in Higher Education (3 cr)
- EDPA 5080—Special Topics: Public
Engagement in Higher Education (3 cr)
- EDPA 5080—Special Topics: External Relations
in Higher Education (3 cr)
- EDPA 5704—College Students Today (3 cr)
- EDPA 5721—Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Higher Education (2-3 cr)
- EDPA 5724—Leadership and Administration of Student Affairs (2-3 cr)
- EDPA 5734—Institutional Research in Postsecondary Education (2-3 cr)
- EDPA 8703—Public Policy in Higher Education (3 cr)
- Other courses as offered by higher education faculty
Related fields (6 or more semester credits from outside OLPD):
The master's degree requires 6 semester credits taken outside the department
that directly relate to the student’s area of study. These courses should be selected
in consultation with the adviser and should constitute a solid course work foundation
for the student’s Plan B paper.
Methodology courses (3 semester credits):
Select courses in consultation with your adviser. Courses you may wish to
consider are:
- CI 8148—Conducting Qualitative Studies in Educational Contexts (3 cr)
- EDPA 5056—Case Studies for Policy Research (3 cr)
- EDPA 5061—Ethnographic Research Methods (3 cr)
- EDPA 5501—Principles and Methods of Evaluation (3 cr)
- EPSY 5244—Survey Design, Sampling, and Implementation (3 cr)
- EPSY 5247—Qualitative Methods in Educational Psychology (3 cr)
- EPSY 5261—Introductory Statistical Methods (3 cr)
- EPSY 5262—Intermediate Statistical Methods (3 cr)
- EPSY 8261—Statistical Methods I: Probability and Inference (3 cr)
Electives (to be determined with adviser; used to reach required total
of 30 credits)
Colloquim paper (3 semester credits):
Plan B paper is prepared under the guidance of adviser and committee. The
final paper must represent no fewer than 120 hours of work.
- EDPA 5795—Plan B Research Design (3 cr)
Program total: 30 credits
Plan A
Required courses (6 semester credits):
- EDPA 5701—U.S. Higher Education (3 cr)
- EDPA 5080—Special
Topics: Critical Issues in
Higher Education (3 cr)
Program area courses (9 semester credits):
Select nine credits from among the following course offerings with adviser
consultation and approval.
- EDPA 5001—Formal Organizations in Education (3 cr)
- EDPA 5080—Special Topics: Perspectives on
Leadership (3 cr)
- EDPA 5080—Special Topics: Diversity and
Equity in Higher Education (3 cr)
- EDPA 5080—Special Topics: Public
Engagement in Higher Education (3 cr)
- EDPA 5080—Special Topics: External Relations
in Higher Education (3 cr)
- EDPA 5704—College Students Today (3 cr)
- EDPA 5721—Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Higher Education (2-3 cr)
- EDPA 5724—Leadership and Administration of Student Affairs (2-3 cr)
- EDPA 5734—Institutional Research in Postsecondary Education (2-3 cr)
- EDPA 8703—Public Policy in Higher Education (3 cr)
- Other courses as offered by higher education faculty
Related fields (6 or more semester credits from outside OLPD):
The master’s degree requires 6 semester credits taken outside the department
that directly relate to the student’s area of study. These courses should be selected
in consultation with the adviser and should constitute a solid course work foundation
for the student’s Plan B paper.
Methodology courses (3 semester credits):
Select courses in consultation with your adviser. Courses you may wish to
consider are:
- CI 8148—Conducting Qualitative Studies in Educational Contexts (3 cr)
- EDPA 5056—Case Studies for Policy Research (3 cr)
- EDPA 5061—Ethnographic Research Methods (3 cr)
- EDPA 5501—Principles and Methods of Evaluation (3 cr)
- EPSY 5244—Survey Design, Sampling, and Implementation (3 cr)
- EPSY 5247—Qualitative Methods in Educational Psychology (3 cr)
- EPSY 5261—Introductory Statistical Methods (3 cr)
- EPSY 5262—Intermediate Statistical Methods (3 cr)
- EPSY 8261—Statistical Methods I: Probability and Inference (3 cr)
Electives (to be determined with adviser; used to reach required total
of 30 credits)
Thesis (6 semester credits):
- EDPA 8777—Plan B Research Design
Program total:
30 credits
Departmental core (10 semester credits):
The departmental core is a set of prescribed courses that
provides all Ph.D. students in the Department of Educational
Policy and Administration with a common base of knowledge.
Students are expected to complete these courses (except
8015) during their first year of graduate study.
- EDPA 5001—Formal Organizations in
Education (3 cr)
- EDPA 8011—Doctoral Research Seminar (1
cr)
- EDPA 8015—Research Design and Ed. Policy
(3 cr)
- EDPA 8302—Educational Policy
Perspectives (3 cr)
Program core (18 or more semester credits):
The program core is a set of courses prescribed by the
program emphasis. Students are expected to complete the
program core within the first two years of full-time
graduate study or within the first three years of part-time
study.
- EDPA 5701—U.S. Higher Education (3 cr)
- EDPA 5704—College Students Today (3 cr)
- EDPA 8702—Administration and Leadership
in Higher Education (3 cr)
- EDPA 8703—Public Policy in Higher
Education (3 cr)
- EDPA electives (must be in higher
education) (9 cr)
Methodology courses (12 or more semester credits):
Coursework in methodology provides students with the
analytical techniques and skills necessary for disciplined
inquiry and policy analysis. Methodology courses are usually
selected from statistics, measurement and evaluation,
research methods, computer analysis of data, psychometrics,
and econometrics. All students are required to have some
background or course work in statistics.
- EDPA 5501—Principles and Methods of
Evaluation (3 cr)
In addition, all students are required to have coursework
in statistics through multiple regression. Courses are
selected in consultation with adviser.
Supporting program or minor field of study (12 or
more semester credits):
The supporting program or minor field of study provides
in-depth coursework in other departments that directly
supports the dissertation area. In addition, this coursework
is used by the student to focus on individual interests and
professional goals.
Thesis credits (24 semester credits):
All students are required to register for EDPA 8888 for
24 semester credits after completing the preliminary oral
examination.
Total program credit summary
Course credits: 55
Thesis credits: 24
Total Ph.D. credits = 79
See curriculum details for the 2010 Ed.D.
cohort for U.S. educators.
Total program credit summary
Required new coursework credits = 41
Supporting program credits = 12
Thesis credits = 12
Total Ed.D. credits (minimum) = 65
Educational Policy and Administration core
EDPA 5044—Introduction to the Economics of Education (3 cr)
EDPA 5080—Comparative Organizational Dynamics and Innovations in International
Contexts (3 cr)
EDPA 5302—Educational Policy Perspectives (3 cr)
EDPA 5704—College Students Today: A Global Perspective (3 cr)
EDPA 8702—Administration and Leadership in Higher Education (3 cr)
EDPA 8011—Doctoral Research Seminar (1 cr)
International Ed. concentration
EDPA 5048—Cross Cultural Perspectives on Leadership (3 cr)
EDPA 5080—Internationalization of Education: Theory to Practice (3 cr)
EDPA 5132—Intercultural Education and Training (3 cr)
EDPA 8002—Critical Issues in Contemporary Education (3 cr)
EDPA 8121—Doctoral Seminar: for International Educators (4-5 cr)
The Ed.D. for international educators program is intended for full-time professionals
and those aspiring to be leaders in the field. Courses are offered during a three-week
summer session at the University of Minnesota’s Minneapolis campus. During years
1-3, fall and spring semester required courses will be offered via the Internet.
Research Methods Courses
Students will complete graduate-level courses in statistical methods, qualitative
methods, and principles and methods of evaluation.
Seminar
The Ed.D. cohort program for international educators includes an ongoing seminar
(EDPA 8121) that provides a forum for discussion of possible applied dissertation
thesis topics and methods. It also provides students with guidance in preparing
for their doctoral examinations.
Additional credits
A set of 18 credits constituting a supporting program may be transferred into
the program from a previously awarded Master's Degree. 24 thesis credits are included
in the doctoral program.
Total program credit summary
Required new coursework credits: 44-45
Supporting program credits: 18
Thesis credits: 24
Total Ed.D. credits (minimum) = 87-88
The faculty co-directors of the program typically serve as advisors to provide
information and guidance until the student has completed two semesters of course
work and is ready to file their doctoral program with the Graduate School. At this
point, a faculty dissertation advisor is selected, and the student and advisor work
closely together during the process for completing the dissertation.
Revised November 2009
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