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This program prepares educators for district‐level administrative responsibility. This program is designed to build upon the candidate’s administrative knowledge base of building‐level leadership. The focus is the development of district‐level leadership skills including policy, human resources/bargaining for purposes of union contract negotiations, and district finance. The superintendency and internship courses provide the simulations and hands‐on experience at a district level which are not included in principal licensure preparation.
The doctoral program in leadership with a specialization in education technology program develops technology experts into technicians responsible for instructional design, human resource development, professional development, project management and continuing education of employees.
Concordia University Chicago's EdD program in Leadership focuses on knowledge and enlightened perspectives about innovative leadership practices. The overarching curriculum focuses on knowledge management, decision-making, conflict and change management, communication and unique approaches to leadership.
Specializations: Curriculum and Instruction, Early Childhood Education, Educational Leadership, Educational Technology, Gerontology, Higher Education, Organizational Leadership, Reading, Language and Literacy, Sports Leadership and Teacher Leadership
Concordia University Chicago's PhD program in Leadership focuses on knowledge and enlightened perspectives about innovative leadership practices. The overarching curriculum focuses on knowledge management, decision making, conflict and change management, communication and unique approaches to leadership.
The Principal Licensure program explores theories, research, and policies that support effective school leadership practices. Participants will develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required to assume school leadership roles with an emphasis on examining the various decisions that affect school administrators and the importance of human resource management.
The doctoral program in Special Education Leadership and Advocacy (SELA) is designed for candidates who desire to continue their education as educators, administrators and scholars prepared for leadership and administration roles in the area of special education in PreK-22 schools, public or private institutions, and/or educator preparation higher education programs. This program develops special education experts who can design, implement, evaluate, supervise, manage and lead programs in a variety of public and private settings, with an emphasis on advocacy—helping others understand their rights and responsibilities.
The doctoral program in teacher leadership is designed for graduate students who would like to continue their careers as facilitators, instructional coaches, curriculum specialists, coordinators of district initiatives, trainers, and building- and district-level teacher leaders in various educational settings. The teacher leadership doctoral program focuses on the fostering instructional improvement for increased student achievement, promoting teacher and staff development and growth, organizational change and school cultures, and outreach to families and communities.