School of Education, Ed.D in Leadership and Professional Practice
"I received my master's and doctoral degrees from Trevecca Nazarene University. I will always value the time I spent with my cohort groups. The cohort groups I was part of have become family. Trevecca provided me the opportunity to build life long personal and professional relationships that continue to challenge me to what God has intended me to be. There is not a week that goes by that I do not hear from one of my past cohort colleagues. Thank you, Trevecca, for enriching my life with such quality people." Sean Impeartrice, M.Ed., Ed.D. graduate
Program of Study
Non-traditional
Designed for the working professional
Nine semesters (36 months)
Non-traditional dissertation completed in concert with coursework
Cohort model
Rigorous, standardized curriculum
Nine-day, on-campus residency for three summers
- EDU 7001 Applying Quality Education Trends
- EDU 7002 Scientifically Based Practice: Research I
- EDU 7003 Strategic Policy and Planning
- EDU 7004 Scientifically Based Practice: Research II
- EDU 7005 Instructional Environments
- EDU 7006 Cultural Influences
- EDU 7051 Leadership & Organizational Behavior I Intrapersonal Effectiveness
- EDU 7052 Leadership & Organizational Behavior II Team Building
- EDU 7053 Leadership & Organizational Behavior III Action Learning
- EDU 7151 Technology I: Learning and Instructional Technologies
- EDU 7152 Technology II: Technology-Based Statistics
- EDU 7153 Technology III: Advanced Learning and Instructional Technologies
- EDU 7201 through EDU 7253 Dissertation
Program of Study Effective Beginning with Cohort 13 in May 2010.
EDU 7001 Theories, Structures, and Systems 4 credit hours
EDU 7002 Scientifically Based Practice: Research I 4 credit hours
EDU 7003 Strategic Policy and Planning 3 credit hours
EDU 7004 Scientifically Based Practice: Research II 4 credit hours
EDU 7005 Transformational Learning 3 credit hours
EDU 7006 Cultural Influences 3 credit hours
EDU 7008 Specialization Literature Review 3 credit hours
EDU 7010 Professional Specialization 3 credit hours
EDU 7051 Intrapersonal Effectiveness 4 credit hours
EDU 7052 Collaborative Teamwork & Team Development 4 credit hours
EDU 7053 Creating Effective Organizations 4 credit hours
EDU 7151 Technology 2 credit hours
EDU 7152 Technology-Based Statistics 4 credit hours
EDU 7201 through EDU 7253 Dissertation 12 credit hours
No transfer credit is accepted in the Ed.D. in Leadership and Professional Practice.
Failure to follow course sequence will result in delayed graduation date and significant financial penalty. Students must successfully complete all course requirements and all dissertation requirements in order to be eligible to participate in graduation.
Non-Traditional Dissertation
The dissertation is a comprehensive research study of significant importance that relates specifically to the student's workplace. Within the dissertation the student develops a plan of action to address the identified needs.
Intensified Summer Learning Experience (ISLE)
During the three summer sessions of intensified learning experiences, students are required to participate with peers and faculty members in scholarly and innovative activities. These learning experiences include both day and evening sessions for a period of nine days.
All doctoral students are required to reside in University residence halls during the three summer sessions. There are no exceptions to this residence requirement.
For more information,
contact the
program coordinator
Esther Swink.
You may also contact
the support specialist,
JoAnn Poole
or complete the
Request for Information
Graduate Application