The Pathway to a Doctorate in Leadership plus GAPSC Tier I leadership certification.
Disciplinary Studies (9 hours- Choose three of four)
| ACED 9400 Adult Learning Strategies |
(LEAD 7310) |
| LEAD 9000 Writing for Doctoral Candidates |
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| LEAD 9030 Leadership Problems – Interdisciplinary Analysis |
(LEAD 7130) |
| CIED 9100 Curriculum Design, Implementation and Evaluation |
(CIED 7060) |
Educational Inquiry (16 hours)
| RSCH 9800 Research Methodology in Education |
(RSCH 8000) |
| RSCH 9820 Quantitative Research Methods |
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| RSCH 9840 Qualitative Research Methods |
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| RSCH 9871 Planning for Dissertation (1hr) |
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| RSCH 9872 Dissertation Topic Conceptualization |
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| Choose one of the following advanced research methods class: |
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| RSCH 9830 Advanced Qualitative Research Methods |
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| RSCH 9850 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods |
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| RSCH 9860 Advanced Mixed Methods Research Methods |
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Major and Interdisciplinary Courses (24 Hours)
| LEAD 9010 Seminar in Organizational Leadership |
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| LEAD 9020 Planning and Change for Leaders |
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| LEAD 9040 Organization, Theory, Culture, and Leadership |
(LEAD 8030) |
| LEAD 7120 Instructional Leadership and Supervisory Practices |
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| LEAD 7420 Legal and Ethical Issues for Educators |
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| LEAD 8240 Managing Resources for School Improvement |
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| LEAD 7920 Leadership Field-Based Experiences I (3hrs) |
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| LEAD 7930 Leadership Field-Based Experiences II (3hrs) |
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Dissertation (9 hours)
| LEAD 9999 |
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| LEAD 9999 |
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| LEAD 9999 |
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NOTE: This pathway does not guarantee level 7 certification upon completion. Candidates should consult GaPSC for certification upgrade information.
Other VSU Requirements
- Students must complete an Inventory of Leadership Experiences.
- All courses as outlined on the program of study must be completed.
- All graduation requirements as specified in the Graduate Catalog must be met.
- A GACE Leadership score must be recorded--a passing score is required for Leadership certification but not for graduation
- Take LEAD 5999 and purchase the Standard LiveText package
- Complete the entry Advanced Educator Dispositions Forms (entry and exit) and the Advanced Educator Field Experiences form while in the program
- Complete the GaPSC Entry Professional Ethics Exam (370) and the Exit Professional Ethics Exam (380)