This course involves the advanced study of research design, and the quantitative methods that can be used in addressing research questions. Students will gain experience developing their own research ideas and learning how to select and apply appropriate research designs to test those ideas. Through the process of critiquing research articles, students will also learn how to evaluate which research designs would be appropriate to test various areas of inquire, as well as how to communicate the methods and results of particular quantitative studies. Students will be required to complete a training on ethics in research, as well as complete a quantitative research proposal in an area of interest, which may include dissertation related research.

This course examines the challenges in various educational contexts and explores strategies and interventions. Learners will also develop skills and strategies in scholarly research to enhance educational practices and develop a focus on their role as a leader and agent of change.

This course focuses on utilizing knowledge and understanding of curriculum and assessment practices, design principles, and evaluation processes in various educational contexts. It will allow students to study curriculum, assessment, design, and evaluation principles with grants and grant writing as the vehicle to apply these ideas. Students will evaluate the impact of high-quality program development to support all populations. Students will also continue enhancing their doctoral research, strategies, and writing skills.

In this course, students will analyze diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in various educational and leadership contexts while reassessing their own perspective and experiences. There will be a focus on developing innovative strategies to address DEI needs. Students will also explore their own dissertation topic of interest through a DEI lens and continue to refine their research skills while exploring strategies to navigate the doctoral journey.

This course explores several contemporary leadership theories applicable to the education context. Using case studies and a selected problem of practice, students will propose solutions to real-world dilemmas impacting education today. An emphasis in diversity and inclusive leadership practices will encourage students to model decision-making skills that address the unique demands of today’s leaders. Students will also examine principles for leading change that will advance an agenda of equitable and sustainable outcomes for the entire learning community.

This course examines the history and philosophy of education, as well as a systematic analysis of the effect of social change on education and vice versa. Learners will also develop skills and strategies in scholarly research and establish professional goals.

Educational practice is based on theories and philosophies of learning and cognition. This course will focus on theories and philosophies of learning and cognition along with ways in which these theories are studied and applied in educational practice.
NOTE: This course must be taken at the University of Arizona Global Campus and may not be transferred from another institution.

In this course, the nonprofit organization, the governmental organization, and their structure and function are examined. Students will become familiar with different types of nonprofit and governmental organizations and their interrelated and often interdependent functions. Students will learn about the complexity of the public and nonprofit sectors functioning as a dynamic system of interrelated yet separate organizations that are governed by social and fiscal policy and regulation.