St. John's University Educational
Leadership and Accountability Program
The St. John's University doctoral program develops education leaders to acquire scholarly knowledge and ways that enable them to make a positive contribution in the restructuring and reform of current practice. In addition, the St. John's program produces informed leaders whose expertise will be well grounded in theory that transforms them with abilities to deal with varied issues and problems.
St. John's offers an innovative Doctor of Education degree in educational administration. The Ed.D. is a thoroughly professional, applied research doctorate that reflects recommendations of the National Commission on Excellence in Educational Administration, the National Policy Board on Educational Administration, and the Policy Statement of the Council of Graduate Schools on the Doctor of Philosophy Degree.
The following are the courses required for the Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership and Accountability at St. John's University campus at Oakdale.
Course Course Description Semester
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Organizational Theory
EDU 5415
Introduction to Educational Administration
Professor Kevin McGuire, Ed.D. & Professor John T. Hughes, Ph.D.
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This course covers the basic principles of administrative practices in federal, state and local district organization, concepts of leadership, decision-making process, administration as human relations and administration as a business enterprise.
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Spring, 2004
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Organizational Theory
EDU 5571
Administrative Leadership in Schools
Professor Frank Smith, Ed.D.
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The course focuses on the various roles that administrators are expected to play. It examines the contributions of organizational theory, the results of effective schools and in the social sciences toward understanding the role of the administrator as well as the influences of the bureaucratic structure.
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Spring, 2004
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Research Methods & Statistics
EDU 7801
Creation of Digital Portfolio
Professor Jonathan T. Hughes, Ph.D.
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Educational leaders are expected to know the essential element of broad spectrum of leadership and educational theories related to successful practice. To develop an understanding of the principles of scientific inquiry and theory and to apply theories to successful administrative planning and decision-making is one of the essential characteristics of good practice. Thus, the intent of this course is to present the principles and characteristics of scientific inquiry with an eye toward developing research "toolbox" for practitioners.
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Summer, 2004
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Policy and Politics
EDU 5420
Politics in Education
Professor Frank Smith, Ed.D.
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The course examines and analyzes the political aspects of education in various educational settings. It features analysis of the conflicting political demands by community groups, students, ethnic groups, teachers, and changing social and demographic patterns.
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Summer, 2004
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Organizational Theory
EDU 5419
Advanced Study in 0rganizational Theory
Professor C. J. Tarter, Ed.D.
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The course is an in-depth study of selected administrative and organizational theories and emphasizes the method of reviewing and evaluating literature and current research in areas such as organizational development, administrative and bureaucratic processes and dysfunctions, and leadership theories.
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Fall, 2004
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Research Methods & Statistics
EDU 5665
Computers: Program & Applications in Administration
Professor Jonathan T. Hughes, Ph.D.
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The course includes an overview of administrative and instructional use of the computer in educational settings. This course is designed to help school personnel make decisions about the future use of computers in education. This program serves as a guide for making informed and logical computer decision.
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Fall, 2004
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Leadership
EDU 5743
Educational Planning
Professor Kevin McGuire, Ed.D.
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The course examines problems and factors in educational planning and discusses selected planning methodologies including demographic projections, project management, needs assessment, allocation and budget models.
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Spring, 2005 |
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Management Science
EDU 5655
Educational Research & Data Analysis
Professor Jonathan T. Hughes, Ph.D.
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The course provides an introduction to the principles and practice of processing as applied to schools. Emphasis is placed on utilizing the computer for the analysis of data, for writing reports and the organization of school-based information.
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Spring, 2005
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Research Methods & Statistics
EDU 7211
Educational Research & Data Analysis II
Professor Roxanne Mitchell, Ed.D.
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The course extends the study of statistical inquiry begun in EDU 5655. It will address more advanced univariate statistical methods, principles of measurement, power analysis and effect size. Students will learn to use techniques such as multiple correlation/regression and the analysis of variance and covariance to analyze and interpret the results of experimental studies.
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Summer, 2005
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Policy and Politics
EDU 5103
Educational Governance and Policy
Professor Kevin McGuire, Ed.D.
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The course examines the role of the school district board of education in the development and governance of school policy. Policy decisions must incorporate district vision, goals, planning, collaboration and on-going evaluation to ensure student achievement.
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Summer, 2005
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Leadership
EDU 7701
Research & Development in Instructional Strategies
Professor Rita Dunn, Ed.D.
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Emphasis is placed on leadership strategies and supervisory skill for instructional improvement and teacher's professional growth; current trends and innovations in planning, development, implementation and evaluation of supervisory programs.
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Fall, 2005
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Research Methods & Statistics
EDU 7900
Qualitative Research: Methodology and Analysis
Professor Roxanne Mitchell, Ed.D.
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The course focuses on a variety of qualitative approaches to discipline inquiry that can be brought to bear on problems in education and also examines underlying theoretical frameworks of these approaches.
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Fall, 2005
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Management Science
EDU 5721
Collective Bargaining in Education
Professor Joan Hughes, Ed.D. & Professor John Hughes, Ph.D.
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Research and collective negotiation literature is examined with emphasis on the applicability to each student's needs for his/her own professional situation. Examples of collective negotiations agreements are examined, analyzed and compared. The implications of recently enacted legislation are considered.
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Spring, 2006
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Management Science
EDU 5741
Finance in Education
Professor Kevin McGuire, Ed.D.
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The course is a study of public school financing at the local, state and national levels of government within the context of the current fiscal constraints in educational support. Considers taxation theory and private and state, and federal aid concepts and formulae. Analyze trends in source methods of school financing in light of recent court decisions and mandates.
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Spring, 2006
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Research Methods & Statistics
EDU 7901
Advanced Research Design
Professor Roxanne Mitchell, Ed.D.
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The course examines research design alternatives. A substantial component of the course centers around practical applications of qualitative models for educational research problems.
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Summer, 2006
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Research Methods & Statistics
EDU 5990
Doctoral Dissertation: Seminar & Advisement
Professor Korynne Dunlop, Ed.D.
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The course focuses on developing a thesis statement into a research proposal using APA Manual format. This is the basis of the student's dissertational research. |
Summer, 2006
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