Leadership, Ed.D. (Ed.S. or ABD to Ed.D. Pathway)

Individuals who have completed an Ed.S. degree or have completed all doctoral coursework but not completed the dissertation ABD) are eligible for this pathway. The courses listed are to be completed at ACE to earn an Ed.D. in Leadership. A total of 37 semester credits are required in the course list.

Credits Transferred from Prior Education (27 Semester Credits)

Leadership Courses (22 Semester Credits)

LEAD6001 - Introduction to Advanced Studies
(1 Semester Credit; 5-wk Format) (Initial Course)
LEAD6011 - Leadership as a Reflective Practice (1 Semester Credit; 5-wk Format)
LEAD6021 - Doctoral Leadership Seminar I (1 Semester Credit; 5-wk Format)
LEAD6031 - Doctoral Leadership Seminar II (1 Semester Credit; 5-wk Format)
LEAD6113 - Ethical Leadership and Social Justice
LEAD6123 - Management of Financial Resources
LEAD6133 - Models of Leadership and Coaching
LEAD6143 - Strategic Operations Planning and Innovation
LEAD6163 - Management of Human Capital
LEAD6323 - Organizational Behavior and Culture

Research Courses (15 Semester Credits Required)

Research Courses (6 semester credits, based on transcript review)

Two courses, six semester credits, will be selected for students during transcript review.

Required Research Courses (9 semester credits)

Additional Support Courses (if required or desired)

Note

This program is neither designed nor approved (as of the publication date of this Catalog) to prepare students for licensure, certification, or endorsement in any state.
This program has not been reviewed or approved by the Kentucky Education Professional Standards Board (EPSB); Kentucky residents are not eligible for certification, endorsement, rank change, licensure, renewal, etc. by the EPSB.
Check availability in your state on the Programs by State section of the ACE website [http://www.ace.edu/admissions/programs-by-state].