Educational Leadership, EdD - Educational Psychology track

Overview

Grounded in educational psychology and learning sciences, the Educational Psychology track of the Educational Leadership's Ed.D. program gives students a depth of knowledge in how people think, learn, and lead with opportunities for research contributions and other types of professional applications. This individualized, interdisciplinary program track offers a doctoral degree to students interested in understanding and shaping learning, thinking, and problem solving in diverse settings such as schools, workplaces, higher education, industry, and other institutions or organizations.  While course instructional methods are often flexible, in-person attendance is a requirement for a number of courses; this program cannot be completed entirely online.

Program Highlights:

  • Customizable emphasis - students can tailor their educational experience to meet their own personal needs through multi-disciplinary electives.
  • Flexible Course delivery - mixture of hybrid and online (though not entirely online).
  • Advanced research methods and analytics - students gain proficiency in research methodology and analytical/critical thinking of cognition, metacognition, and psycho-social interactions in diverse contexts.
  • Applied studies/learning opportunities - supervised, collaboration-based opportunities for research applications in real-world settings, with supportive faculty mentorship, guidance and expertise.

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Degree Requirements

The Wichita State University Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership - Educational Psychology Track consists of 55 graduate hours. A traditional course listing and a course listing with an emphasis in Mentoring & Coaching are listed below. Students completing the Mentoring & Coaching emphasis will also be eligibile for the Mentoring & Coaching Graduate Certificate.

Traditional Course Emphasis Mentoring & Coaching Emphasis Higher Education Student Affairs Emphasis
Core Courses (28 Credits) and Dissertation (15 credits)
  • CLES 901 Proseminar I (3)
  • CLES 902 Psychology of Leadership, Persuasion and Influence (3)
  • CLES 903 Beliefs About Knowledge and Learning (3)
  • CLES 904 Psychology of Language and Discourse Processes (3)
  • CLES 905 Research Methods and Analysis: Quantitative (3)
  • CLES 906 Research Methods and Analysis: Naturalistic (3)
  • CLES 907 Cognition and Instruction (3)
  • CLES 908 Proseminar II (5)
  • EL 990 Special Problems in Administration (1 to 4)
  • CLES 909 Dissertation (5)
  • CLES 909 Dissertation (5)
  • CLES 909 Dissertation (5)
Core Courses (28 Credits) and Dissertation (15 credits)
  • EL 883 Mentoring and Coaching: Metacognitive Practice (3)
  • CLES 901 Proseminar I (3)
  • CLES 902 Psychology of Leadership, Persuasion and Influence (3)
  • CLES 903 Beliefs About Knowledge and Learning (3)
  • CLES 904 Psychology of Language and Discourse Processes (3)
  • CLES 905 Research Methods and Analysis: Quantitative (3)
  • CLES 906 Research Methods and Analysis: Naturalistic (3)
  • CLES 907 Cognition and Instruction (3)
  • CLES 908 Proseminar II (5)
  • CLES 909 Dissertation (5)
  • CLES 909 Dissertation (5)
  • CLES 909 Dissertation (5)
Core Courses (28 Credits) and Dissertation (15 credits)
  • CLES 901 Proseminar I (3)
  • CLES 902 Psychology of Leadership, Persuasion and Influence (3)
  • CLES 903 Beliefs About Knowledge and Learning (3)
  • CLES 904 Psychology of Language and Discourse Processes (3)
  • CLES 905 Research Methods and Analysis: Quantitative (3)
  • CLES 906 Research Methods and Analysis: Naturalistic (3)
  • CLES 907 Cognition and Instruction (3)
  • CLES 908 Proseminar II (5)
  • EL 990 Special Problems in Administration (1 to 4)
  • CLES 909 Dissertation (5)
  • CLES 909 Dissertation (5)
  • CLES 909 Dissertation (5)

Student's choice of 12 credit hours of electives

 

 

 

Student's choice of 9 credit hours of electives

and

  • EL 773 Mentoring and Coaching Transformational Relationships (3)

12 credit hours of Higher Education / Student Affairs courses

  • CLES 871: Foundations of Higher Education (3)
  • CLES 876: Social Justice in Higher Education (3)
  • CLES 873: College Student Development & the Campus Environment (3)
  • CESP 811: Program Evaluation (3)

Advanced course electives can be taken from the following programs with the consent of your academic advisor and an approved plan of study.

 

Educational Leadership   Counseling   School Psychology   Sports Management   Business   Fine Arts   Communication Sciences and Disorders   Sociology   Psychology   Curriculum and Instruction   Engineering


Admission Requirements

When applying for admission to the Doctorate in Educational Leadership program, you must submit to the Graduate School:

You must also submit the following items to the Department:

  • At least three letters of recommendation from supervisors and/or professional peers that attest to the applicant's potential for success.
  • A current resume or vita of educational and professional experience.
  • A sample of academic writing (such as a published article or a paper written for a graduate level course).
  • A statement of professional goals.

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 Compare Educational Leadership Doctorate tracks

Doctorate Comparison Table (click to expand)
  Educational Leadership Educational Psychology 
Financial Aid Eligible Yes Yes
GRE Requirement No GRE Required No GRE Required
Student Composition Cohort Model    Individually tailored program
Timeline Designed to be completed in 3 years Designed to be completed in 3 years
Start Time Summer only Fall admit 
Application Deadline May 1st  August 1st
Applied Learning Experience Team based research Apprenticeship
Educational Requirements Graduate Degree in Education related field Graduate Degree in Education, Psychology, or closely related field
Dissertation Requirement Yes Yes
Course Prerequisites None None (Advisor may suggest elective courses to fill knowledge gaps)
Assistantships May be available May be available
Can be completed entirely online No. While there are some online courses, in person attendence will be required for others. No. While there are some online courses, in person attendence will be required for others.

 Background Check Requirement

Upon admission and prior to their first semester, all students admitted to the Educational Leadership program must clear a criminal background check. Click here for instructions.