Courses
EDEN A600 Education, Culture, and Leadership Orientation 3 Credits
Analyzes the underlying issues within contemporary educational policies, practices, and theories connected to the Alaska context in urban, rural, and diverse settings. Explores, analyzes, and evaluates the roles of social justice, culturally responsive practices, innovations, and inquiries in personal and professional settings.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing and admission to the School of Education
EDEN A601 Inquiry-Based Scholarship: Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed-Modes I 3 Credits
Guides students in inquiry-based scholarship, focusing on planning and production of student-initiated and developed research. Examines qualitative, quantitative, and mixed-method research methodologies with an emphasis on inquiry in action research, evaluation, and data-informed decision-making. Begins the transition from experienced practitioners to scholar-practitioners with refined skills to read, understand, analyze, write, and evaluate various kinds of research and scholarship.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing and admission to the School of Education
Prerequisites: EDEN A600 with a minimum grade of B.
EDEN A602 Inquiry-Based Scholarship: Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed-Modes II 3 Credits
Guides students in advanced inquiry-based research methodologies that utilize qualitative, quantitative or mixed-method inquiry in action research, evaluation and data-informed decision making. Supports the transition from being experienced practitioners to scholar-practitioners, with refined skills in reading, understanding, analyzing and evaluating educational research and scholarship used to support educational practice.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing and admission to the School of Education
Prerequisites: EDEN A600 with a minimum grade of B and EDEN A601 with a minimum grade of B.
EDEN A611 Engaged Leadership: Ethics and Stewardship 3 Credits
Examines ethical considerations in organizational decision making and practice. Emphasizes stewardship as a personal obligation for engaged leaders who foster the well-being of individuals, the organization and society. Builds understanding of the behaviors that facilitate effective leadership in organizations.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing, admission to the School of Education and the Doctor of Education in Education, Culture, and Leadership
Prerequisites: EDEN A600 with a minimum grade of B.
EDEN A613 Leading Change and Innovation 3 Credits
Analyzes and evaluates current research on the adoption and implementation of theories of organizational change. Applies a specific focus on the role of leaders in engaging organizations effectively in adaptive and innovative approaches.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing, admission to the School of Education and the Doctor of Education in Education, Culture, and Leadership
Prerequisites: EDEN A600 with a minimum grade of B.
EDEN A615 Law, Policy and Advocacy 3 Credits
Examines the nature of policy and the policy-making process in relation to public entities, private enterprise and stakeholder groups. Examines legal and advocacy issues through a study of Alaska's policies and changing needs.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing
Prerequisites: EDEN A600 with a minimum grade of B.
EDEN A617 Engaging Communities 3 Credits
Explores roles and responsibilities of leaders in engaging communities in critical inquiry, linking current concerns to problem solving, community building, leadership development and action.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing, admission to the School of Education and the Doctor of Education in Education, Culture, and Leadership
Prerequisites: EDEN A600 with a minimum grade of B.
EDEN A690 Current Topics in Engaged Leadership 1-3 Credits
Explores current issues, topics and trends in engaged leadership.
Special Note: May be repeated twice with a change of subtitle for a maximum of 3 credits.
Registration Restrictions: Admission to doctoral program
Prerequisites: EDEN A600.
EDEN A695 Internship in Engaged Leadership 1-3 Credits
Internship in an approved organizational setting.
Registration Restrictions: Admission to doctoral program and advisor approval
Prerequisites: EDEN A600.
EDEN A699A Applied Dissertation Part I: Designing the Proposal 3 Credits
Guides students through designing the proposal for the applied dissertation project examining a problem of practice within the student's professional context.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing, admission to the School of Education and the Doctor of Education in Education, Culture, and Leadership
Prerequisites: EDEN A602 with a minimum grade of B.
EDEN A699B Applied Dissertation Part II: Conducting Research 3 Credits
Provides opportunity to conduct independent research under the supervision of a committee for the applied dissertation in the Doctor of Education in Education, Culture, and Leadership.
Special Note: May be repeated twice for credit.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing, admission to the School of Education and the Doctor of Education in Education, Culture, and Leadership
Prerequisites: EDEN A699A with a minimum grade of P.
EDEN A699C Applied Dissertation Part III: Reporting Results 3 Credits
Presents the applied dissertation report. Prepares and presents a leadership portfolio showcasing achievements, knowledge, and skills developed through the applied dissertation process and reflections on related scholarly experiences in the Doctor of Education in Education, Culture, and Leadership.
Registration Restrictions: Graduate standing, admission to the School of Education and the Doctor of Education in Education, Culture, and Leadership
Prerequisites: EDEN A699B with a minimum grade of P.