Doctorate in Leadership -
School Leadership with OH Principal Licensure
Discounted Tuition • Flexible Online Format
Program Highlights & Benefits
100% principal internship completion rate
One of the most affordable Principal Licensure Doctorate programs in the state
Access to job postings throughout Ohio
Network with teachers and administrators across the state
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.
Areas of Study
| Course | Title | Hours |
| EDL 6121 | Ohio: Supervision and Improvement of Instruction | 3 |
| EDL 6131 | Ohio: School Evaluation and Change Process | 3 |
| EDL 6201 | Ohio: School Finance and Business Management | 3 |
| EDL 6220 | School Organization and Human Resources | 3 |
| EDL 6231 | Ohio: School Law | 3 |
| EDL 6241 | Ohio: Instructional Leadership | 3 |
| EDL 6300 | Ethics of School Leadership | 3 |
| EDL 7310 | Organization and Community Partnerships | 3 |
| EDL 6983 /6984 | Ohio School Internship I and Internship II | 3 3 |
Foundations
Practice-based Track – Ed.D. (31 Semester Hours)
Foundations/Philosophy/Ethics (12 sem. hours)
EDL 7110 Strategies of Educational Leadership (3)
EDL 7120 Research Based Decision Making (3)
EDL 7210 Policy Analysis (3)
FPR 7011 Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations of Leadership (3)
Research (10 sem. hours)
RES 7605 Quantitative Analysis (3)
RES 7700 Qualitative Research (3)
RES 7900 Research Design (4)
Comprehensive Exam and Dissertation (9 sem. hours)
COMP 7000 Comprehensive Exam (fee)
DISS 7010 Dissertation (3)
DISS 7020 Dissertation (3)
DISS 7030 Dissertation (3)
DISS 8000 Dissertation Supervision (fee)
Total Credit Hours Practice-based Track (Ed.D.): 61 sh
Research-based Track – Ph.D. (37 Semester Hours)
Foundations/Philosophy/Ethics (12 sem. hours)
EDL 7110 Strategies of Educational Leadership (3)
EDL 7120 Research Based Decision Making (3)
EDL 7210 Policy Analysis (3)
FPR 7300 The Philosophy of Scientific Knowledge (3)
Research (16 sem. hours)
RES 7605 Quantitative Analysis (3)
RES 7700 Qualitative Research (3)
RES 7800 Mixed Methods Research (3)
RES 7620 Advanced Topics in Statistics (3)
RES 7900 Research Design (4)
Comprehensive Exam and Dissertation (9 sh)
COMP 7000 Comprehensive Exam (fee)
DISS 7010 Dissertation (3)
DISS 7020 Dissertation (3)
DISS 7030 Dissertation (3)
DISS 8000 Dissertation Supervision (fee)
Total Credit Hours Research-based Track (Ph.D.): 67 sh
Please Note:
Courses are subject to administrative review and change at any time. Minimum completion time is four years, but is dependent upon dissertation timeline of completion.
Tuition Guarantee
The special per credit hour cohort tuition is $469. This rate is guaranteed not to increase over the life of the cohort. In addition, a technology fee of $18 per credit hour ($54 per 3 credit course) will be assessed for the purpose of supporting and enhancing student learning (Concordia e-mail, Blackboard, text notifications). The graduation fee will be assessed. We reserve the right to offer different tuition rates, or change the prices of other programs. Total tuition is dependent upon dissertation timeline of completion. Upon completion of the nine required hours of dissertation coursework, candidates must maintain continuous enrollment with DISS-8000 Dissertation Supervision until program completion, which is charged at the rate of one-credit hour per semester.
Admission Requirements
- A doctoral student must have an earned master’s degree of at least 3.00 cumulative.
- Two years teaching experience in grade level(s) of teaching license
- Objective Statement essay
- Two letters of recommendation
- Official sealed academic transcripts from institutions where degrees were earned
- Submission of Professional Resume
- Copy of current Ohio teaching license
Once all materials are submitted and your file is complete, the following steps will be taken:
- Your file will be reviewed by the Graduate Admission Committee.
- An admission decision will be reached immediately following the committee review, and you will be notified in writing within a few days.
NOTE: Admission to Concordia University Chicago depends on several factors, including: the cumulative GPA, program fit, professional experience, letters of recommendation, and an objective statement (critical writing sample). Students who do not have an undergraduate cumulative GPA of at least 2.25 (on a 4.00 scale) will not be considered for admission.
Applicants may enroll in one semester of classes as a “pending” student awaiting an admission decision. Please note that participation and enrollment in the cohort does not guarantee admission to the University. Pending students who are denied admission will not be automatically withdrawn from the class, and will not receive a tuition refund. Pending students are not eligible for financial aid, therefore, please complete the admission process and submit official transcripts by the beginning of the semester for full admission to the graduate cohort program.
The Office of Graduate Admission and Enrollment Services will send a letter upon receipt of your application, and non-refundable $60.00 application fee (includes 1-year Associate Membership in OAESA). If you have any questions regarding your admission status, please feel free to contact us at:
Office of Graduate Admission and Enrollment Services
Phone: 708-209-4093
Fax: 708-209-3454
Email: graduate.admission@CUChicago.edu
Other Contacts:
| Cohort Information | Graduate Information Office | 800-946-9608 |
| Payment Plan | Office of Student Business Services | 708-209-3237 |
| Financial Assistance | Office of Student Financial Planning | 708-209-3113 |
| Online FAFSA form | www.fafsa.gov | 800-4-FED AID |
NOTE: Those who intend to apply for financial aid should complete the financial aid process at the same time they apply for admission. Financial aid is available to admitted students (not pending/guest status) and is not retroactive.
This is only an introduction of the program. You are responsible to review the Graduate Catalog for program details.
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