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Concentrations

Inquire about programs within the Doctor of Education (EdD) Program

To inquire about programs within the Doctor of Education (EdD) Program, please contact:
Dr. Julia Kirk | 865.531.4131 | Julia.Kirk@LMUnet.edu



We have designed each of these concentrations to develop leaders who: are scholars; have outstanding personal qualities; are able to conduct original research and interpret and communicate the results of that research through their writing, teaching, and leadership; learn the art of effective collaboration; and who can, and will, translate theory into practice. In addition to completing all the required coursework successfully, candidates must complete a dissertation to earn the education doctorate. The dissertation must be a work that reflects a high-level of quality and represents an original and significant contribution to the discipline.

Doctor of Education - Concentration in INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES (IP)

Educators who are interested in pursuing leadership positions in PK - 16 settings or in higher education where the focus is on adult learning and professional development will find this concentration provides a rich curriculum capable of preparing them for careers they may want to undertake. Successful completion of the coursework and research will enable them to develop their skills, confidence, and knowledge required to become leaders in positions at the Director or Central Office level in instruction and professional development; at the higher ed level as program director or curriculum director; and in private industry leading professional development for educators, among others.

***Available at Lincoln Memorial University's Cedar Bluff Campus, Knoxville, TN

Course Curriculum Provides:

  • access to current research and practice pertaining to the design, delivery, and assessment of instructional programs;
  • orientation to the theories of adult learning and effective delivery of professional learning;
  • exposure to instructional strategies, learning styles, human cognition, and diversity-related issues; and
  • knowledge and skill growth in understanding, conducting, and applying research in the field of instructional practices in the context of developing a deep appreciation of, and ability to, implement constructivist principles in all aspects of instructional programs.

Courses in this concentration include: Adult Learning Theories; Ethical, Social, and Diversity Considerations; Advanced Educational Law; Research Trends in Instructional Practices; Principles and Theories of Training and Development; Organizational Landscapes; Curriculum Leadership. 

Doctor of Education - Concentration in Instructional Leadership (IL)

This concentration affords those educators who want to enhance their opportunities in PK - 16 settings as principals, assistant principals, superintendents, directors, or in related leadership roles at local, regional, state, or even national positions that demand skilled leadership and a comprehensive knowledge base. This concentration provides multiple opportunities to acquire the knowledge needed to pursue such positions.

***Available at Lincoln Memorial University's Cedar Bluff Campus, Knoxville, TN

Course Curriculum Provides:

  • acquisition of expertise in evolving leadership and organizational theories;
  • practice in the identification of issues surrounding current legal issues;
  • employment of predictive leadership models to address emerging educational issues;
  • development of the skills required to analyze and reflect critically upon contemporary issues facing education;
  • learning on how to engage inquiry in decision-making processes; and
  • opportunities for candidates to acquire a deeper understanding of the application and conduct of research in the field of leadership and administration in education.

     

Courses in this concentration include: Ethical Leadership and Decision Making; Group Methods and Processes; Educational Finance; Advanced Educational Law: A Legal Perspective in Specific Areas of Need; Political Structures and Governance; and Critical Inquiry and Research Design.