This course studies the rise and development of the progressive education movement in the United States from 1890-1990, including the philosophy of John Dewey, the rise of the social efficiency movement, and various key figures and ideas.   

This course introduces students to the history, principles, and methods of the liberal arts, including the Christian acquisition of Greek wisdom, the rise of the universities, the fundamentals of the trivium and quadrivium, as well as the recent resurgence of the classical approaches.

This course undertakes a study of the development of education in the Christian tradition, beginning with the Christian acquisition of Greek wisdom, the development of the universities, and the rise of the trivium and quadrivium. 

This course provides an in-depth examination of the cognitive, social, and ethical development of the human person. Participants will analyze key developmental theories, focusing on both traditional frameworks and contemporary contributions from scholars such as Piaget, Erikson, and Vygotsky, along with theories related to social-emotional learning. Additionally, students will engage in discussions on critical developmental topics that address the ongoing debate of "nature versus nurture." 

Teaching and Learning introduces students to different philosophies of education, considering teaching methodology and the ways in which students learn, drawing on both classical and modern pedagogies.  Topics include the student-teacher relationship, memory, experience, outcomes, cultural sensitivity, the role of different teaching/learning styles, and the importance of the liberal arts.

This course equips teachers with the principles and practices of effective classroom management rooted in the classical tradition. Students will explore techniques for cultivating order, fostering virtue, and creating a learning environment that reflects the values of respect, responsibility, and self-discipline.

This course examines principles of assessment and curriculum development within context of a liberal arts education, focusing on virtue, integrating traditional and contemporary models. Students will learn to design assessments aligned with the trivium and classical pedagogical aims.  The course emphasizes ethical and anthropological considerations in assessment and aims to foster holistic student development through formative and summative evaluations. 

This course examines the role of virtue in classical and Christian theories of leadership and its foundations in Aristotelian thought and the notion of authentic human flourishing.  Various modern theories of leadership will also be examined within their psychological and anthropological contexts. 

This course provides a culminating experience for students to apply the knowledge and skills they have gained in the program.  They will produce a presentation and paper to highlight their work, comprised of a focused, in-depth research project or practical intervention within their area of specialization demonstrating their ability to critically analyze educational issues and contribute meaningfully to the field; this project typically includes a written paper and a presentation to showcase their work 

This course examines the nature of the human person, which constitutes the foundation of leadership theory. Students will study the mind, will, passions, imagination, and memory. Central to this study will be the pursuit of virtue and authentic human flourishing. This course draws on the ancient and proven sources of human experience, especially found in the works of Thomas Aquinas.

This course focuses on descriptive and quasi-experimental methods design with mention of experimental design. Students learn the purpose, appropriate research questions and hypotheses associated with each method, and strengths and weaknesses of each method.

Virtue and Leadership examines the spiritual dimension of leadership in the modern era. Readings include both primary and secondary texts treating various attempts, from the ancient, medieval, and modern periods, to unite spirituality, education, and leadership. The spiritual implications of various models and styles of leadership are examined, shedding light on the contemporary challenges of leadership.

This course introduces the student to a way to integrate both quantitative and qualitative methods to study complex research questions that require a multi-faceted, multi-perspective approach. Students learn how mixed methods complement each other and be able apply mixed methods approaches to data collection and analysis

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This course focuses on how organizations change and the role of leadership in organizational transformation by examining models and causes of change. Institutional analysis and the mobilizing of resources are treated as well as the nature of institutions themselves. Especially emphasized are the change implementation process, necessary leadership qualities, and the leadership theory that undergirds change, both institutional and individual.

This course is an exploration of the history of education in America from the colonial era to the present day, focusing on key players, essential movements, and underlying philosophical concepts.

In this class, students will be introduced to the EdD dissertation, examining all the major components and stages of the process, including the various chapters, IRB and proposal defense, and data collection and analysis, as well as APA formatting.

This course presents an in-depth examination of federal law and state law as they relate to both public and private schools. Topics will include basic legal concepts, relevant court cases, identification of resources, and the application of principles to the crafting of policies and procedures.

This course introduces students to the Catholic notion of social justice, rooted in Catholic social teaching and the Catholic tradition of theological and political thought, offering comparisons to various secular models. The anthropological foundations of social justice will be stressed, and students will read widely in the tradition, from ancient writers to modern encyclicals.

This course examines financial and facilities management. Topics include developing and overseeing budgets, financial forecasting, and maintaining streams of resources. Also, students study facilities management, needs assessment, and construction management, as well as learn to assess and address other related needs.

In this class, students will work with their chair to write their EdD dissertation. The chair will guide the student through the writing of all five chapters as well as IRB and proposal defense, data collection and analysis, and final submission and defense.