Academic Catalog 2024-2025

Slippery Rock University

Educational Leadership and Administration, Doctor of Education (EDd) - Concentration in Administrative Studies and Policies

Curriculum Guide

Core Courses
SEFE 801Educational Administration: Concepts and Practices3
SEFE 809History of Western Education3
SEFE 847Technology-Based Inquiry in Middle & Secondary Schools3
SEFE 850Strategic Leadership3
SEFE 852Organizational Leadership3
SEFE 871Measurement, Testing, and Assessment3
Subtotal18
Research and Statistics
SEFE 802Univariate Statistical Methods3
SEFE 803Multivariate Statistical Methods3
SEFE 896Elements of Qualitative Education3
SEFE 899Elements of Quantitative Educational Research3
Subtotal12
Administrative Studies and Policies Concentration
Select five of the following:15
Instructional Supervision for the Administrator
School Finance
Administrative Ethics and School Law
Practicum in School Administration
The Principalship
Program Evaluation
Department Approved Course
Subtotal15
Dissertation Prospectus/Dissertation
SEFE 887Dissertation Prospectus3
SEFE 892Dissertation3
SEFE 892Dissertation3
SEFE 892Dissertation3
SEFE 892Dissertation3
Subtotal15
Total Hours60

Important Curriculum Guide Notes

This Curriculum Guide is provided to help SRU students and prospective students better understand their intended major curriculum. Enrolled SRU students should note that the My Rock Audit may place already-earned and/or in progress courses in different, yet valid, curriculum categories. Enrolled SRU students should use the My Rock Audit Report and materials and information provided by their faculty advisers to ensure accurate progress towards degree completion. The information on this guide is current as of the date listed. Students are responsible for curriculum requirements at the time of enrollment at the University.

PASSHE - Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Institutions

Major Code: 9ELO
Concentration Code: ASPO
Effective: FALL 2020
Revised: 06.28.2022
​UCC: 02.01.2022