Concordia University Chicago's EdD/PhD in Leadership with a specialization in reading, language and literacy provides a theoretical and practical framework for literacy instruction and assessment within an emphasis on current research, theory, reading, writing and multiliteracy programs. Our graduates are prepared to become faculty and leaders in the creation and implementation of research-based literacy programs in a variety of settings, including public and private schools, colleges and universities, adult and community-based outreach programs, corporate training settings and nonprofit educational endeavors.
General Graduate Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Concordia University Chicago graduate programs as published in the Concordia University Chicago academic catalog.
New students are accepted into most graduate degree-seeking, certificate, endorsement and/or post-graduate programs for online and on-campus study for in the fall, spring, or summer semesters. Students seeking to change programs may do so by submitting a Change-of-Program quick app. Applicants must be in good academic standing according to Concordia University Chicago’s satisfactory academic progress standards and meet published program admission requirements at the time of requesting a program change. Program changes will be processed and recorded for the subsequent semester.
Students awarded the Ed.S. in Leadership (non-licensure) at CUC are not eligible for admission to this doctoral program at CUC.
Program-Specific Admission Consideration:
New students are accepted into this program for the fall and spring semesters only.
Degree Requirements for EdD Track
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Program Core | ||
| EDL-7140 | Organizational Change (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDL-7210 | Policy Analysis (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDL-7300 | Ethics for Educational Leaders | 3 |
| FPR-7011 | Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations of Leadership | 3 |
| Reading, Language, and Literacy Core Courses | ||
| RLL-7000 | Trends and Issues in Literacy Research | 3 |
| RLL-7010 | Instructional Approaches to Reading, Writing and Language | 3 |
| RLL-7020 | Development and Evaluation of Literacy Programs | 3 |
| RLL-7030 | Policy and Politics of Reading, Language and Literacy | 3 |
| RLL-7040 | Cultural and Socioeconomic Perspectives of Literature and Literacy | 3 |
| RLL-7050 | New Literacies and Multiliteracies in Education | 3 |
| RLL-7060 & RLL-7061 | Preliminary Study in Reading, Language, and Literacy I and Preliminary Study in Reading, Language, and Literacy II (32 weeks) | 6 |
| RLL-7200 | Literacy Supervision, Leadership and Coaching | 3 |
| RLL-7310 | Writing is Recorded Thinking: Research, Theory and Application | 3 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Research | ||
| RES-7605 | Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
| RES-7700 | Qualitative Research | 3 |
| RES-7910 | Research Design I | 3 |
| RES-7920 | Research Design II | 3 |
| Comprehensive Exam and Dissertation 1 | ||
| COMP-7010 | Doctoral Comprehensive Exam | 1 |
| DISS-7011 | Dissertation Proposal I | 3 |
| DISS-7012 | Dissertation Proposal II | 3 |
| DISS-8010 | Dissertation Completion (first 8-week session) | 0 |
| DISS-8011 | Dissertation Completion (second 8-week session) | 0 |
| Minimum Total Hours | 61 | |
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Degree Requirements for PhD Track
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Program Core | ||
| EDL-7140 | Organizational Change (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDL-7210 | Policy Analysis (PK-12) | 3 |
| EDL-7300 | Ethics for Educational Leaders | 3 |
| FPR-7300 | Philosophy of Scientific Knowledge | 3 |
| Reading, Language, and Literacy Core Courses | ||
| RLL-7000 | Trends and Issues in Literacy Research | 3 |
| RLL-7010 | Instructional Approaches to Reading, Writing and Language | 3 |
| RLL-7020 | Development and Evaluation of Literacy Programs | 3 |
| RLL-7030 | Policy and Politics of Reading, Language and Literacy | 3 |
| RLL-7040 | Cultural and Socioeconomic Perspectives of Literature and Literacy | 3 |
| RLL-7050 | New Literacies and Multiliteracies in Education | 3 |
| RLL-7060 & RLL-7061 | Preliminary Study in Reading, Language, and Literacy I and Preliminary Study in Reading, Language, and Literacy II (32 weeks) | 6 |
| RLL-7200 | Literacy Supervision, Leadership and Coaching | 3 |
| RLL-7310 | Writing is Recorded Thinking: Research, Theory and Application | 3 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Research | ||
| RES-7605 | Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
| RES-7700 | Qualitative Research | 3 |
| RES-7800 | Mixed Methods Research | 3 |
| RES-7620 | Advanced Topics in Statistics | 3 |
| or RES-7710 | Advanced Qualitative Analysis | |
| RES-7910 | Research Design I | 3 |
| RES-7920 | Research Design II | 3 |
| Comprehensive Exam and Dissertation 1 | ||
| COMP-7010 | Doctoral Comprehensive Exam | 1 |
| DISS-7011 | Dissertation Proposal I | 3 |
| DISS-7012 | Dissertation Proposal II | 3 |
| DISS-8010 | Dissertation Completion (first 8-week session) | 0 |
| DISS-8011 | Dissertation Completion (second 8-week session) | 0 |
| Minimum Total Hours | 67 | |
Doctoral Graduation Requirements
- Have on file an application as a doctoral graduate student in this program.
- Have on file one official transcript from EACH college/university attended of all previous coursework taken.
- Complete, for this degree and program,
- the credit hours and levels as designated,
- within the specified time limit,
- with grades of C- or higher,
- with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Students completing multiple advanced programs or degrees at CUC must have a 3.0 GPA in each academic program in addition to a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Have on file approved “Graduate Transfer Credit Approval” form(s), "Course Substitution" form(s), or evaluation(s), if applicable.
- Have on file the Intent to Graduate/Complete form with the Office of the Registrar by the published deadline.
- Successfully defend the dissertation or satisfy the designated culminating experience.
- Have on record the dissertation uploaded into ProQuest.
- Approval of the faculty.
- All administrative obligations to CUC must be cleared in order to prompt the release of CUC transcripts and diploma(s).
Every attempt has been made to include information to aid the student with information about his/her program, degree and graduation/completion requirements. It is, however, the student’s responsibility to complete all steps and meet all deadlines relevant to graduation requirements.