<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Grand Canyon University's Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership program with an Emphasis in K-12 Leadership prepares students to apply organizational theories to educational, business and other settings. Students learn to use different methodologies to cultivate their academic and organizational research skills. Courses develop students' skills in leadership, ethics, research and strategic planning. The K-12 emphasis ensures that students learn to apply their leadership and research skills to improving and innovating educational environments. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>The Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership program with an Emphasis in K-12 Leadership is for students interested in developing their leadership skills. Specific program requirements may vary, but applicants to doctoral programs at Grand Canyon University must hold a master's degree. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements"> What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership program with an Emphasis in K-12 Leadership consists of 60 total credits. </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th> Course Name</th></tr> <tr><td>RES 811 </td><td>Introduction to Advanced Graduate Studies and Scholarship</td></tr> <tr><td>LDR 802</td><td> Progressions in Leadership Thought</td></tr> <tr><td>LDR 800 </td><td>Ethical Dilemmas and Stewardship</td></tr> <tr><td>EDA 805 </td><td>Effective Schools Research</td></tr> <tr><td>EDA 810 </td><td>Case Studies of Effective Schools</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 861 </td><td>Analysis of Existing Research</td></tr> <tr><td>LDR 809 </td><td>Servant Leadership</td></tr> <tr><td>LDR 825 </td><td>Strategic Planning and Change</td></tr> <tr><td>EDA 815 </td><td>Leadership for Continuous School Improvement</td></tr> <tr><td>EDA 820 </td><td>Leadership and Sustainable Educational Change: The District Context</td></tr> <tr><td>EDL 810</td><td> Staff Development and Deep Organizational Learning</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 862</td><td> Understanding Research and Methodology</td></tr> <tr><td>RSD 851 </td><td>Residency: Dissertation</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 871 </td><td>Developing the Formal Proposal</td></tr> <tr><td>LDR 804 </td><td>Leading Across Cultures</td></tr> <tr><td>LDR 805 </td><td>Innovation: The Last Frontier of Competitive Advantage</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 955 </td><td>Dissertation I</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 960 </td><td>Dissertation II</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 965 </td><td>Dissertation III</td></tr> <tr><td>RSD 881 </td><td>Residency: Presentation of Progress or Results</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate"> What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Grand Canyon University's Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership program with an Emphasis in K-12 Leadership prepares students to work in the educational system and related organizations and businesses. The focused coursework gives graduates the ability to evaluate effective schools and work towards continuous school improvement. </p> <p>Positions you may eligible to apply for include: </p> <ul><li>School Administrator </li><li>District Administrator </li><li>Educational Consultant </li><li>Program Director </li><li>Instructional Coordinator </li></ul><p>For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at gcu.edu/disclosures.</p>