Doctor of Education @ Maryville University

This program is designed for practicing professionals who have already completed an M.A. in Education and initial licensure for the principalship. The cohort based program is designed to provide intense and in-depth examination of the elements of advanced educational leadership and central office administration. The program keeps as its focus Maryville’s intentional development of leaders who function in a school system designed to prepare citizens for a democracy. Candidates proceed through the program taking 6 hours each semester.

All coursework and internship experiences are designed to focus upon the critical aspects of leading
a community of learners. Professionals can sit for the national exam for the superintendency upon completion of the program.

For more information contact: Lillian Curtis, School of Education at (314)529-9542
or by email at lcurtis1@maryville.edu.

	Work with an outstanding university faculty and exemplary leaders in the field
	Stay on the leading edge of educational excellence and innovation grounded in a tradition of values
	Enjoy small classes, collegial relationships, a caring and committed faculty, and opportunities for professional growth
	Experience instruction that builds on sound theory, practical application, and a strong philosophy about the importance of teaching and learning
	Choose classes at convenient times
	Join strong traditions of excellence and integrity
	Earn the reputation of being one of the highly respected and best educators in the region
	Earn your degree from a nationally accredited School of Education
	Share in an ongoing commitment to renewal
	Earn additional certification and licensure
	Enhance leadership skills and responsibly analyze district data and communications

This degree helps access many building and district-wide leadership opportunities. Candidates can move into assistant superintendent and superintendent positions upon successful completion of the degree and advanced licensure exam.

Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership

Required Courses:		Credits
EDL 760	Renewing and Reexamining Yourself as an Educational Leader	3
EDL 761	Introduction to Action Research	3
EDL 762	Skills for Data-Driven Leadership and Decision-Making	3
EDL 763	Understanding the Change Process	3
EDL 764	Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment	3
EDL 765	Advanced Research for School Leaders	3
EDL 767	The Superintendency and	3
EDL 768	Policy Making and Leadership in an Urban Setting	3
EDL 769	Advanced Internship	3
EDL 770	Legal and Financial Management	3
EDL 771	Advanced Communications	3
EDL 772	Advanced Human Resources	3
EDL 773	Issues in Moral Leadership	3
EDL 774	Capstone and Final Internship	3