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Program checklist · The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences: PhD in Education

The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences: PhD in Education

Walden University · Minneapolis, MN

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program
Award
The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Sciences: PhD in Education
Credential class
ceterms:DoctoralDegree
CIP
13.0406
Catalog edition
0060
Checklist type
degree-program
Description
The PhD in Education is a research-focused program that produces outstanding professionals who can address the nation’s most pressing challenges in the field of education. Specializations in a variety of established and newly emerging fields and a general program are available. For those educators whose particular learning interests are not met by one of the specializations or whose interests are interdisciplinary, The Richard W. Riley College of Education and Human Services also offers a self-designed specialization to meet their unique needs.
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
125231
CourseShelf checklist
CK_125231_628a2779
CollegeTransfer.Net
Institution Transfer Profile
Source
CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Curriculum

2 items
  1. EDPD 8002
    Leading the Future of Education*
    As published: “EDPD 8002 - Leading the Future of Education* ()”
    5
  2. EDPD 8006
    Leading the Future of Education
    As published: “EDPD 8006 - Leading the Future of Education* () (6-week version)”
    5

Core Research Sequence (15 credits)

44 items
  1. RSCH 8110
    Research Theory, Design, and Methods
    As published: “RSCH 8110 - Research Theory, Design, and Methods* ()”
    5
  2. RSCH 8210
    Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8210 - Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis* ()”
    5
  3. RSCH 8310
    Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8310 - Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis* ()”
    5
  4. RSCH 8260
    Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8260 - Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis ()”
    5
  5. RSCH 8360
    Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8360 - Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis ()”
    5
  6. RSCH 8460
    Advanced Mixed-Methods Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8460 - Advanced Mixed-Methods Reasoning and Analysis ()”
    5
  7. EDPD 8050
    Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: A Systems Perspective
    As published: “EDPD 8050 - Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment: A Systems Perspective ()”
    5
  8. EDPD 8051
    Data-Driven Instruction and Assessment
    As published: “EDPD 8051 - Data-Driven Instruction and Assessment ()”
    5
  9. EDPD 8052
    Evaluating Curriculum to Promote Positive Social Change*
    As published: “EDPD 8052 - Evaluating Curriculum to Promote Positive Social Change* ()”
    5
  10. EDPD 8053
    Program Evaluation for Continuous Improvement
    As published: “EDPD 8053 - Program Evaluation for Continuous Improvement ()”
    5
  11. EDPD 8054
    Examining Current Practices in Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Evaluation
    As published: “EDPD 8054 - Examining Current Practices in Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment, and Evaluation ()”
    5
  12. EDPD 8055
    Research Development and Strategic Planning
    As published: “EDPD 8055 - Research Development and Strategic Planning ()”
    5
  13. EDPD 8080
    Child Development in the Critical Early Years*
    As published: “EDPD 8080 - Child Development in the Critical Early Years* ()”
    5
  14. EDPD 8081
    The Language/Literacy Continuum From Birth Through Age 8*
    As published: “EDPD 8081 - The Language/Literacy Continuum From Birth Through Age 8* ()”
    5
  15. EDPD 8082
    Meaningful Learning Experiences in Supportive Environments*
    As published: “EDPD 8082 - Meaningful Learning Experiences in Supportive Environments* ()”
    5
  16. EDPD 8083
    Evaluating and Leading Effective Early Childhood Programs
    As published: “EDPD 8083 - Evaluating and Leading Effective Early Childhood Programs ()”
    5
  17. EDPD 8084
    Early Childhood Advocacy, Policy Development, and Positive Social Change
    As published: “EDPD 8084 - Early Childhood Advocacy, Policy Development, and Positive Social Change ()”
    5
  18. EDPD 8085
    Early Childhood Research Methodology
    As published: “EDPD 8085 - Early Childhood Research Methodology ()”
    5
  19. EDPD 8070
    Special Education: Exploring Theory and Practice*
    As published: “EDPD 8070 - Special Education: Exploring Theory and Practice* ()”
    5
  20. EDPD 8080
    Child Development in the Critical Early Years*
    As published: “EDPD 8080 - Child Development in the Critical Early Years* ()”
    5
  21. EDPD 8071
    Leading Change in Special Education: Advocacy, Policy, and Law*
    As published: “EDPD 8071 - Leading Change in Special Education: Advocacy, Policy, and Law* ()”
    5
  22. EDPD 8072
    EDPD 8072 - Assessment and Evaluation to Facilitate Healthy Development and Learning For All Children, Birth Through 8 ()
    Not resolved to a course
    5
  23. EDPD 8073
    Research Methodology: Evaluating Evidence-Based Practices in Early Childhood Special Education
    As published: “EDPD 8073 - Research Methodology: Evaluating Evidence-Based Practices in Early Childhood Special Education ()”
    5
  24. EDPD 8074
    Evaluating and Sustaining Effective Practices in Early Childhood Special Education
    As published: “EDPD 8074 - Evaluating and Sustaining Effective Practices in Early Childhood Special Education ()”
    5
  25. EDPD 8040
    Governance and Politics of Education*
    As published: “EDPD 8040 - Governance and Politics of Education* ()”
    5
  26. EDPD 8041
    The Economics of Education*
    As published: “EDPD 8041 - The Economics of Education* ()”
    5
  27. EDPD 8044
    Leadership and Management for Change in Education*
    As published: “EDPD 8044 - Leadership and Management for Change in Education* ()”
    5
  28. EDPD 8043
    Policy Development and Implementation
    As published: “EDPD 8043 - Policy Development and Implementation ()”
    5
  29. EDPD 8045
    Capacity, Capability, and Sustainability
    As published: “EDPD 8045 - Capacity, Capability, and Sustainability ()”
    5
  30. EDPD 8046
    P-20 Education Law, Policy, and Governance
    As published: “EDPD 8046 - P-20 Education Law, Policy, and Governance ()”
    5
  31. EDPD 8090
    Trends and Issues in Educational Technology*
    As published: “EDPD 8090 - Trends and Issues in Educational Technology* ()”
    5
  32. EDPD 8091
    Creating Digital Media*
    As published: “EDPD 8091 - Creating Digital Media* ()”
    5
  33. EDPD 8093
    Leading Change
    As published: “EDPD 8093 - Leading Change ()”
    5
  34. EDPD 8094
    EDPD 8094 - eLearning ()
    Not resolved to a course
    5
  35. EDPD 8097
    Designing Instruction for eLearning
    As published: “EDPD 8097 - Designing Instruction for eLearning ()”
    5
  36. EDPD 8192
    Innovations and the Diffusion of Learning Technologies
    As published: “EDPD 8192 - Innovations and the Diffusion of Learning Technologies ()”
    5
  37. EDPD 8030
    Higher Education in the 21st Century*
    As published: “EDPD 8030 - Higher Education in the 21st Century* ()”
    5
  38. EDPD 8031
    Leading and Managing Instructional Change*
    As published: “EDPD 8031 - Leading and Managing Instructional Change* ()”
    5
  39. EDPD 8032
    Strategic Planning and Program Evaluation in Higher Education*
    As published: “EDPD 8032 - Strategic Planning and Program Evaluation in Higher Education* ()”
    5
  40. EDPD 8033
    The Politics of Higher Education: Policy Development and Implementation
    As published: “EDPD 8033 - The Politics of Higher Education: Policy Development and Implementation ()”
    5
  41. EDPD 8034
    International Education and Development
    As published: “EDPD 8034 - International Education and Development ()”
    5
  42. EDPD 8042
    Education Law, Policy, and Governance*
    As published: “EDPD 8042 - Education Law, Policy, and Governance* ()”
    5
  43. EDPD 8030
    Higher Education in the 21st Century*
    As published: “EDPD 8030 - Higher Education in the 21st Century* ()”
    5
  44. EDPD 8042
    Education Law, Policy, and Governance*
    As published: “EDPD 8042 - Education Law, Policy, and Governance* ()”
    5

Electives (20 credits)

65 items
  1. EDPD 8020
    A New Vision of Organizational Research, Assessment, and Evaluation*
    As published: “EDPD 8020 - A New Vision of Organizational Research, Assessment, and Evaluation* ()”
    5
  2. EDPD 8021
    Assessment, Evaluation, and Accountability: The Sociological, Political, and Economic Factors*
    As published: “EDPD 8021 - Assessment, Evaluation, and Accountability: The Sociological, Political, and Economic Factors* ()”
    5
  3. EDPD 8022
    Assessing for Individual Growth*
    As published: “EDPD 8022 - Assessing for Individual Growth* ()”
    5
  4. EDPD 8023
    Evaluating and Improving Programs, Organizations, and Systems
    As published: “EDPD 8023 - Evaluating and Improving Programs, Organizations, and Systems ()”
    5
  5. EDPD 8024
    Dynamics of Communication for Impact and Results
    As published: “EDPD 8024 - Dynamics of Communication for Impact and Results ()”
    5
  6. EDPD 8025
    Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement
    As published: “EDPD 8025 - Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement ()”
    5
  7. EDPD 8031
    Leading and Managing Instructional Change*
    As published: “EDPD 8031 - Leading and Managing Instructional Change* ()”
    5
  8. EDPD 8032
    Strategic Planning and Program Evaluation in Higher Education*
    As published: “EDPD 8032 - Strategic Planning and Program Evaluation in Higher Education* ()”
    5
  9. EDPD 8033
    The Politics of Higher Education: Policy Development and Implementation
    As published: “EDPD 8033 - The Politics of Higher Education: Policy Development and Implementation ()”
    5
  10. EDPD 8034
    International Education and Development
    As published: “EDPD 8034 - International Education and Development ()”
    5
  11. EDDD 8020
    Contemporary Issues and Trends in Higher Education and Adult Learning
    As published: “EDDD 8020 - Contemporary Issues and Trends in Higher Education and Adult Learning ()”
    5
  12. EDDD 8021
    Understanding the Adult Learner
    As published: “EDDD 8021 - Understanding the Adult Learner ()”
    5
  13. EDDD 8022
    Leadership of Higher Education Programs for Adult Learners
    As published: “EDDD 8022 - Leadership of Higher Education Programs for Adult Learners ()”
    5
  14. EDDD 8023
    Program Planning and Assessment
    As published: “EDDD 8023 - Program Planning and Assessment ()”
    5
  15. EDPD 8094
    EDPD 8094 - eLearning ()
    Not resolved to a course
    5
  16. EDPD 8097
    Designing Instruction for eLearning
    As published: “EDPD 8097 - Designing Instruction for eLearning ()”
    5
  17. EDDD 8040
    The Community College-Historical Context and Critical Issues
    As published: “EDDD 8040 - The Community College-Historical Context and Critical Issues ()”
    5
  18. EDDD 8041
    Transformational Leadership for Institutional Effectiveness in Community Colleges
    As published: “EDDD 8041 - Transformational Leadership for Institutional Effectiveness in Community Colleges ()”
    5
  19. EDDD 8042
    Contemporary Issues, Challenges, and Trends in Community Colleges
    As published: “EDDD 8042 - Contemporary Issues, Challenges, and Trends in Community Colleges ()”
    5
  20. EDDD 8043
    Promoting Student Development and Success in Community Colleges
    As published: “EDDD 8043 - Promoting Student Development and Success in Community Colleges ()”
    5
  21. EDPD 8010
    Creativity and Innovation*
    As published: “EDPD 8010 - Creativity and Innovation* ()”
    5
  22. EDPD 8011
    Authentic Assessment*
    As published: “EDPD 8011 - Authentic Assessment* ()”
    5
  23. EDPD 8012
    Innovative Curriculum*
    As published: “EDPD 8012 - Innovative Curriculum* ()”
    5
  24. EDPD 8093
    Leading Change
    As published: “EDPD 8093 - Leading Change ()”
    5
  25. EDPD 8097
    Designing Instruction for eLearning
    As published: “EDPD 8097 - Designing Instruction for eLearning ()”
    5
  26. EDPD 8192
    Innovations and the Diffusion of Learning Technologies
    As published: “EDPD 8192 - Innovations and the Diffusion of Learning Technologies ()”
    5
  27. EDPD 8020
    A New Vision of Organizational Research, Assessment, and Evaluation*
    As published: “EDPD 8020 - A New Vision of Organizational Research, Assessment, and Evaluation* ()”
    5
  28. EDPD 8021
    Assessment, Evaluation, and Accountability: The Sociological, Political, and Economic Factors*
    As published: “EDPD 8021 - Assessment, Evaluation, and Accountability: The Sociological, Political, and Economic Factors* ()”
    5
  29. EDPD 8022
    Assessing for Individual Growth*
    As published: “EDPD 8022 - Assessing for Individual Growth* ()”
    5
  30. EDPD 8023
    Evaluating and Improving Programs, Organizations, and Systems
    As published: “EDPD 8023 - Evaluating and Improving Programs, Organizations, and Systems ()”
    5
  31. EDPD 8024
    Dynamics of Communication for Impact and Results
    As published: “EDPD 8024 - Dynamics of Communication for Impact and Results ()”
    5
  32. EDPD 8025
    Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement
    As published: “EDPD 8025 - Building a Culture of Continuous Improvement ()”
    5
  33. EDPD 8082
    Meaningful Learning Experiences in Supportive Environments*
    As published: “EDPD 8082 - Meaningful Learning Experiences in Supportive Environments* ()”
    5
  34. EDPD 8040
    Governance and Politics of Education*
    As published: “EDPD 8040 - Governance and Politics of Education* ()”
    5
  35. EDPD 8046
    P-20 Education Law, Policy, and Governance
    As published: “EDPD 8046 - P-20 Education Law, Policy, and Governance ()”
    5
  36. EDPD 8052
    Evaluating Curriculum to Promote Positive Social Change*
    As published: “EDPD 8052 - Evaluating Curriculum to Promote Positive Social Change* ()”
    5
  37. EDPD 8053
    Program Evaluation for Continuous Improvement
    As published: “EDPD 8053 - Program Evaluation for Continuous Improvement ()”
    5
  38. EDPD 8044
    Leadership and Management for Change in Education*
    As published: “EDPD 8044 - Leadership and Management for Change in Education* ()”
    5
  39. EDPD 8060
    Issues and Trends in Reading and Literacy
    As published: “EDPD 8060 - Issues and Trends in Reading and Literacy ()”
    5
  40. EDPD 8061
    Assessment and Data Analysis to Support Effective Literacy Programs
    As published: “EDPD 8061 - Assessment and Data Analysis to Support Effective Literacy Programs ()”
    5
  41. EDPD 8062
    A Collaborative Approach to Literacy Across the Content Areas
    As published: “EDPD 8062 - A Collaborative Approach to Literacy Across the Content Areas* ()”
    5
  42. EDPD 8063
    Reading Research Design: Analysis and Evaluation
    As published: “EDPD 8063 - Reading Research Design: Analysis and Evaluation ()”
    5
  43. EDPD 8064
    Literacy Interventions for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations
    As published: “EDPD 8064 - Literacy Interventions for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations ()”
    5
  44. EDPD 8065
    Comprehensive Literacy Model for Student Improvement
    As published: “EDPD 8065 - Comprehensive Literacy Model for Student Improvement ()”
    5
  45. EDPD 8002
    Leading the Future of Education*
    As published: “EDPD 8002 - Leading the Future of Education”
    5
  46. EDPD 8006
    Leading the Future of Education
    As published: “EDPD 8006 - Leading the Future of Education”
    5
  47. EDPD 8060
    Issues and Trends in Reading and Literacy
    As published: “EDPD 8060 - Issues and Trends in Reading and Literacy”
    5
  48. EDPD 8061
    Assessment and Data Analysis to Support Effective Literacy Programs
    As published: “EDPD 8061 - Assessment and Data Analysis to Support Effective Literacy Programs”
    5
  49. RSCH 8100
    Research Theory, Design, and Methods
    As published: “RSCH 8100 - Research Theory, Design, and Methods”
  50. RSCH 8110
    Research Theory, Design, and Methods
    As published: “RSCH 8110 - Research Theory, Design, and Methods”
    5
  51. EDPD 8062
    A Collaborative Approach to Literacy Across the Content Areas
    As published: “EDPD 8062 - A Collaborative Approach to Literacy Across the Content Areas”
    5
  52. EDPD 8063
    Reading Research Design: Analysis and Evaluation
    As published: “EDPD 8063 - Reading Research Design: Analysis and Evaluation”
    5
  53. EDPD 8113
    Tools for Doctoral Research Success
    As published: “EDPD 8113 - Tools for Doctoral Research Success”
    3
  54. RSCH 8200
    Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8200 - Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis”
  55. RSCH 8210
    Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8210 - Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis”
    5
  56. EDPD 8064
    Literacy Interventions for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations
    As published: “EDPD 8064 - Literacy Interventions for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Populations”
    5
  57. EDPD 8114
    Demystifying Doctoral Writing for Research
    As published: “EDPD 8114 - Demystifying Doctoral Writing for Research”
    3
  58. RSCH 8300
    Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8300 - Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis”
  59. RSCH 8310
    Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8310 - Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis”
    5
  60. EDPD 8065
    Comprehensive Literacy Model for Student Improvement
    As published: “EDPD 8065 - Comprehensive Literacy Model for Student Improvement”
    5
  61. RSCH 8260
    Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8260 - Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis”
    5
  62. RSCH 8360
    Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8360 - Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis”
    5
  63. RSCH 8460
    Advanced Mixed-Methods Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8460 - Advanced Mixed-Methods Reasoning and Analysis”
    5
  64. EDPD 8910
    Writing a Quality Prospectus
    As published: “EDPD 8910 - Writing a Quality Prospectus”
    5
  65. EDPD 8990
    Completing the Dissertation
    As published: “EDPD 8990 - Completing the Dissertation”
    5

Residency Requirements

16 items
  1. EDPD 8113
    Tools for Doctoral Research Success
    As published: “EDPD 8113 - Tools for Doctoral Research Success ()”
    3
  2. EDPD 8114
    Demystifying Doctoral Writing for Research
    As published: “EDPD 8114 - Demystifying Doctoral Writing for Research ()”
    3
  3. EDPD 8910
    Writing a Quality Prospectus
    As published: “EDPD 8910 - Writing a Quality Prospectus ()”
    5
  4. EDPD 8990
    Completing the Dissertation
    As published: “EDPD 8990 - Completing the Dissertation ( per term for a minimum of 4 quarters until completion)”
    5
  5. EDPD 8002
    Leading the Future of Education*
    As published: “EDPD 8002 - Leading the Future of Education”
    5
  6. EDPD 8006
    Leading the Future of Education
    As published: “EDPD 8006 - Leading the Future of Education”
    5
  7. RSCH 8110
    Research Theory, Design, and Methods
    As published: “RSCH 8110 - Research Theory, Design, and Methods”
    5
  8. EDPD 8113
    Tools for Doctoral Research Success
    As published: “EDPD 8113 - Tools for Doctoral Research Success”
    3
  9. RSCH 8210
    Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8210 - Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis”
    5
  10. RSCH 8310
    Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8310 - Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis”
    5
  11. EDPD 8114
    Demystifying Doctoral Writing for Research
    As published: “EDPD 8114 - Demystifying Doctoral Writing for Research”
    3
  12. RSCH 8260
    Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8260 - Advanced Quantitative Reasoning and Analysis”
    5
  13. RSCH 8360
    Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8360 - Advanced Qualitative Reasoning and Analysis”
    5
  14. RSCH 8460
    Advanced Mixed-Methods Reasoning and Analysis
    As published: “RSCH 8460 - Advanced Mixed-Methods Reasoning and Analysis”
    5
  15. EDPD 8910
    Writing a Quality Prospectus
    As published: “EDPD 8910 - Writing a Quality Prospectus”
    5
  16. EDPD 8990
    Completing the Dissertation
    As published: “EDPD 8990 - Completing the Dissertation *”
    5

Core Courses (5 credits)

4 items
  1. WABD 8011
    Preparing for Capstone
    As published: “WABD 8011 - Preparing for Capstone ()”
    5
  2. EDPD 8990
    Completing the Dissertation
    As published: “EDPD 8990 - Completing the Dissertation ( per term for a minimum of 4 quarters until completion)”
    5
  3. WABD 8011
    Preparing for Capstone
    As published: “WABD 8011 - Preparing for Capstone”
    5
  4. EDPD 8990
    Completing the Dissertation
    As published: “EDPD 8990 - Completing the Dissertation*”
    5
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