Interdisciplinary Leadership (Doctorate)

Curriculum

To earn the Doctor of Education (EdD) in Interdisciplinary Leadership degree at Creighton University, you must complete 60 credits:

Core Courses

Leadership Styles and Reflective Practice
Leadership and Applied Ethics
Seminar in Interdisciplinary Leadership
Leadership Seminar I: Program Orientation and Formulation of Learning
Strategic Planning and Management
Organizational Theory and Behavior
Administrative and Policy Leadership Issues
Change Theory and Practice

Electives (choose five)

Interdisciplinary Practicum
Jesuit and Ignatian Traditions
Quality and Accountability Issues
Human Resources Leadership and Management
Leadership in a Global Society
Women and Leadership
Applied Development Analysis
Leadership in School Improvement
Policies, Politics and School Board
Practicum in School System Leadership
Technology and Leadership
Planning Programs for Adult Learners
Writing for Scholarly Publication
Catholic Social Teaching and Learning
Sustainability Leadership: An Interdisciplinary Approach
Leadership, Public Relation and Stakeholder Engagement
Financial and Legal Leadership Issues
Introduction to Servant Leadership
Toxic Leadership
Military Leadership
Followership
Quantitative Research Design and Methods
Qualitative Research Design and Methods

Research courses

Leadership Seminar II: Analysis and Application of Scholarly Literature
Research Design and Professional Inquiry
Research Design and Data Analysis
Proposal Construction

Dissertation Courses

Leadership Seminar III: Portfolio Review and Dissertation Defense
Dissertation Research
Dissertation Defense

Learning outcomes and mission goals of the program along with detailed descriptions of all courses can be found in Creighton’s course catalog.

Accreditation

Creighton University has maintained continuous accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission since 1928. For information regarding the University’s accreditation status, visit http://www.creighton.edu/accreditation/.

Information regarding academic programs which hold specialized accreditation can be found on this page.

Admissions Requirements

Completed application & $50 application fee
Master’s or equivalent professional degree
Official transcripts from all educational institutions attended for graduate or professional study
Resume or curriculum vitae
Personal statement. See application for specific requirements
Three letters of recommendation from persons other than friends or family members who can speak to your performance in an academic or professional setting
Response to EdD Writing Exercise

A personal interview may be requested in addition to the above requirements. The interview may be conducted in-person or virtually.

International Applicants

must meet English language proficiency requirements
who are formally admitted must complete and submit a Certification of Available Finances Form through the Global Engagement Office