2009-2010 Catalog - Graduate School - Bethel University

Academic Programs and DisciplinesProgram Design• Cohort-based organization allowing maximum group interaction, collaboration,and mutual support throughout the program.• All courses (except residency courses) delivered completely online using bestpractices in internet technology, instructional design, and adult learning.• Summer residencies on the Bethel University campus for two weeks duringeach of the first three years of the program, focused on professional growth,collaboration, and course work.• Individual learning plan developed for each learner based on previous educationaltraining, credentials, and experience.CoursesThe required curriculum for the Doctor of Educational Administration degreecomprises a 61 credit sequence of courses. For course sequence, request a programcalendar from the Graduate School.CoursesSemester Credit HoursEDUC800Historical, Cultural, and Philosophical IssuesImpacting School Administration 3EDUC805 Principles of Organizational Leadership 3EDUC810Curriculum and Instructional Management andStudent Development 3EDUC815 Technology in K–12 Education 3EDUC820 Doctoral Research I 3EDUC825 Leading in a Complex and Pluralistic Society 3EDUC830 Administration of Essential Educational Programs 3EDUC835 Measurement and Assessment 3EDUC840Administrative Operations and PersonnelAdministration 3EDUC845 Doctoral Research II 3EDUC850 Doctoral Research III 3EDUC855 Administrators as Agents of Change 3EDUC860 Legal Issues in School Administration 3EDUC865 Resource Management in K–12 Education 3EDUC870 Doctoral Research IV 3EDUC880 Comprehensive Examination and Portfolio Review* 052