School of Education

School of Education
School of Education

About the Program:

A La Sierra University doctoral degree ( Ed.D) prepares you to become a leader who will shape the future of public and private education.

This program is designed for the working professional, preparing you for a successful career in higher education, public, private and government organizations.

La Sierra University’s Doctor of Education provides a great way to make a bigger impact on the world.

We focus on coursework, that is relevant to your needs:

Get a doctoral degree with customized coursework in the area of your interest. Talk to a Professor in the department, about what you dream about doing. Call/Come to the School of Education and lets discuss how we can meet your doctoral needs (we can also meet online). Small class sizes (average class is 6-12 students).

Our faculty represents a blend of practitioners and researchers for real world learning.

We work closely with local public school districts, charter and private schools.

• La Sierra University is recognized as a Carnegie Foundation Community Engaged Institution.

• La Sierra University is ranked by US. News & World Report as one of the Best Colleges in 2016

• Our School of Education programs are fully WASC approved.

• Our Teaching Credential programs are fully California CTC approved.

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Apply Today!

Apply online with the Admissions office at: lasierra.edu/apply

Talk to our financial aid office, and learn how you can pay for graduate school with grants and loans. We work closely with you to develop a selection of courses that integrate your academic and professional objectives.

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Our unique program qualifies you to receive an Ed.S ( Education Specialist) degree half way through your doctorate program with 45 post Masters units.

You can choose between concentrations: including

Neuroscience
Instructional Coaching
Instructional Design
Program/School Design

as well as earning your Administrative Credentials for the state of California, from the Education & Leadership department.

Your last 42 Units involves additional research courses, and an added concentration as well as electives from any of the departments in the School of Education, plus 12 units of Capstone Project or Dissertation.

For more information, please contact Dr. Keith Drieberg at drieber@lasierra.edu

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EdD in Curriculum & Instruction

This focus on instructional leadership includes a variety of concentrations, preparing the doctoral student to work in multiple settings of their choice.

Learn about our thorough Core Curriculum

The core classes establish an understanding of Instructional leadership and a focus on theory, research, and applications. All students are expected to take these courses, which draw each student into thinking and researching in the area of Instructional Leadership.

The core provides students with the opportunity to learn, reflect, integrate, and apply their learning to real life problems, such as found in Education.Capstone / Dissertation topic: Students in the Doctor of Education program are required to complete either a traditional dissertation or a capstone thesis as the culmination of their professional educational experience.

The capstone for the Ed.D. program begins with a research based experience in which students address an education problem through an action research project, program development project or product outcome project. Students pursuing the capstone are guided in identifying and selecting a real-world problem in an educational setting and proposing an intervention, based on a thorough review of the literature, to solve the selected the issue.

The doctoral capstone offers students the ability to connect research to practice and results in a formal thesis and presentation summarizing the project

EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION

This specialization seeks to provide students with practical information about educational administration while framing these techniques and processes in current leadership and administrative theory. Explore aspects of school and community, contemporary issues within education, and administration in higher education.

EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

This specialization prepares students to conduct research in the areas of psychological processes, emotional psychology, and human development within the context of educational leadership settings. Become a specialist in learning development, measurement, evaluation, statistics, and assessment.

CONTACT US

education@lasierra.edu
951.785.2124
951.785.2205 fax

Application Process

Gain a highly marketable education as you enter the doctoral world with La Sierra University’s specialized Ed.D. in Curriculum & Instruction. Apply online today at lasierra.edu/apply-now/.

Admission Requirements

Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university
Minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale

What you need to submit

Completed application for admission (Online)
Official transcripts of all previous higher education study
Your current curriculum vitae
A personal statement

Doctor of Education in Curriculum & Instruction - Curriculum

The Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction requires 87 Quarter Units post Masters. You may transfer up to 18 units of graduate level post Masters-coursework.

Core Courses

EDAD 687 Leadership and Organization 3 Units
EDFO 606 Sociology of Education 3 Units
EDPC 607 Dynamics of Personality 3 Units
EDAD 688 Moral Leadership 3 Units

Research Core Courses

EDRS 604 Educational Statistics I - 3 Units
EDRS 605 Qualitative Research I -3 Units
Educational Statistics II OR EDRS 702 Qualitative Research II – 3 Units
EDRS 703 Research Design (Quantitative) -3 Units
EDRS 704A OR Research Design (Qualitative) EDRS 704B

SPECIALIZATION COURSES:

Instructional Design

EDCI 570 Introduction to Instructional Systems Design
EDCI 507 Psychological Theories of Instruction
EDCI 572 Web Design: Communication Principles
EDCI 615 Change, Creativity and Innovation in Instructional Systems Design
EDCI 605 Trends & Issues in Instructional Design

Instructional Coaching

EDCI 540 Instructional Coaching for Teaching Effectiveness
EDCI 541 Data Analysis: School/District Improvement
EDCI 542 Research Based Instructional Practices
EDCI 543 Research Based Decision Making
EDCI 544 Cognitive Coaching

Higher Education

EDCI 630 Pedagogy & Practice in Higher Education – 3 Units
EDCI 628 History of Curriculum Design 3 Units
EDCI 651 Curriculum Development 3 in Higher Education
2 Electives (Consult with your advisor)

Neuroscience and Education

EDCI 545 Neuroscience and Learning 3 Units
EDCI 711 Biological Foundations of Education I Units 3
EDCI 712 Biological Foundations of Education II – 3 Units
EDCI 664 Social and Emotional Intelligence 3 Units
EDCI 665 Critical Issues in Neuroscience 3 Units

Innovative Program & School Design

EDCI 655 Public, Private & Charter Educational Design
EDCI 656 Holistic Education: Past, Present and Future
EDCI 657 School & Program Design for the Future
EDCI 658 Leading Innovation & Change in School/Program Design
EDCI 659 Trends & Innovation in School/Program Design

Elective Courses

Choose remaining units in consultation with your advisor. They may include any of the following specializations from any of the departments in the School of Education:

Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Psychology –Counseling/BCBA/School Psychology
Administration & Leadership - Coursework for the Administrative Credential

Qualifying Examination

Before completing the program and advancement to Ed.D. a qualifying examination must be passed.

Capstone/Dissertation

In order to meet the degree requirements a Capstone or Dissertation (12 UNITS) can be chosen. Register for at least one unit of dissertation credit per quarter when choosing the dissertation.

All degree requirements need to be completed within 7 years