Leadership and Adult Learning in Organizations EDD
Minimum 48 hours
The Online EdD in Adult Learning Program responds to the needs of higher education administrators, K-12 educators, adult education instructors, adult education curriculum developers, corporate trainers, and instructional designers by offering a real-world program of study. The online program is designed to equip professionals with the essential instructional and training strategies necessary for adults working in industry, education, healthcare, and non-profit organizations. Based on a rigorous and meaningful program of study that culminates in a research-based dissertation, doctoral students will acquire knowledge in adult learning theory and practice; learn to develop programs that specifically respond to the learning needs of adults; and master leadership and management skills that address the dynamic changes in organizations and the global challenges impacting the current adult workforce. Note: The EdD does not provide the necessary coursework for students to obtain advanced certification. The EdD program is not an avenue for principal or superintendent certification. Dissertation Handbook http://www.williamwoods.edu/academics/graduate/docs/dissertation_handbook.pdf
Major Requirements
Core Credits: minimum 48.00
| ALE 710 | Adult Learning: Theory and Practice | 3 |
| ALE 730 | Adult Learning Methods | 3 |
| ALE 760 | Developing Adult Learning Programs | 3 |
| ALE 770 | Leadership for Adult Learning | 3 |
| ALE 775 | Improvement of Adult Instruction and Training | 3 |
| ALE 780 | Adults as Critical Thinkers | 3 |
| ALE 785 | Adult Program Evaluation | 3 |
| ALE 790 | Adult Learning and the Digital Age | 3 |
| ALE 795 | Research in Adult Learning | 6 |
| ALE 798 | Applied Doctoral Project | 6 |
| EDU 710 | Aspects of Leadership | 3 |
| EDU 750 | Organizational Learning & System Change | 3 |
| RSH 720 | Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
| RSH 740 | Exploration of Qualitative Research | 3 |
Dissertation Course
| Students must remain continuously enrolled in ALE799 until program requirements are complete. | (May be repeated for credit.) |
| ALE 799* | Applied Doctoral Project Continuation | 1 |
*Waived if student has met program requirements by the end of
ALE 798.