CED 7010 - Applied Quantitative Methods for the CPED Inquiry Cycle
Hours: 3
This doctoral-level course, grounded in the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) framework, prepares practitioner-scholars to leverage applied statistics in service of the Dissertation in Practice (DiP). Using authentic educational datasets and statistical software, students will apply descriptive, correlational, inferential, and nonparametric methods to address Problems of Practice (PoPs) in Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, and Higher Education. Emphasis is on meaning-making rather than mere computation, with students learning to interpret results in ways that drive real-world decision-making. The course is anchored in improvement science principles—particularly the Plan–Do–Study–Act (PDSA) cycles—to help students use data iteratively for testing and refining interventions. Above all, the course foregrounds a commitment to excellence for all learners, preparing practitioner-scholars to use data to uncover disparities and design practices that improve outcomes for all student populations.

CED 7011 - Inquiry in Action: Qualitative Research for the Dissertation-in-Practice
Hours: 3
This doctoral-level course introduces students to the traditions, theories, and practices of qualitative inquiry with a focus on applying case study and action research methodologies to address Problems of Practice (PoPs). Aligned with CPED principles, the course prepares scholarly practitioners in Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, and Higher Education/Learning Technologies to design and implement rigorous qualitative studies that inform meaningful change in their respective fields. In Educational Leadership, students will apply qualitative inquiry to investigate issues of leadership practice, organizational culture, and equity in schools and districts. In Curriculum & Instruction, emphasis is placed on exploring the lived experiences of teachers and learners, examining curriculum implementation, and analyzing the impact of instructional practices. In Higher Education and Learning Technologies, students will use qualitative approaches to study student engagement, institutional practices, and the role of technology in teaching and learning. Across all strands, students will engage in weekly discussions, applied activities, and reflexive journaling, culminating in the creation of a qualitative research plan (case study or action research) that supports their CPED-aligned Dissertation-in-Practice.

CED 7012 - From Data to Action: Mixed Methods Methodology for Problems of Practice
Hours: 3
This doctoral-level course, shared across Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, and Higher Education, introduces students to the theory and practice of mixed methods methodology as a scholarly approach to inquiry. Grounded in the Carnegie Project on the Education Doctorate (CPED) framework, the course mirrors the Dissertation in Practice (DiP) inquiry cycle by guiding students to Plan (frame Problems of Practice, establish purpose statements, and design integrated research questions), Act (apply core and complex mixed methods designs and data collection strategies), Evaluate (analyze and interpret integrated datasets using joint displays and mixed methods validity criteria), Reflect (situate inquiry within philosophical foundations, positionality, and equity considerations), and Revise (develop, critique, and refine PoP-aligned research proposals). Students will apply mixed methods methodology to case study applications and improvement science cycles, demonstrating how integrated designs generate actionable knowledge that connects methodological rigor with meaningful change in educational leadership, curriculum, and higher education contexts. Prerequisites: CED 7010, CED 7011.

CED 589 - Independent Study
Hours: 1-4
Independent Study - Hours: One to four Individualized instruction/research at an advanced level in a specialized content area under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisites Consent of department head. Note May be repeated when the topic varies.

CED 597 - Special Topics
Hours: 1-4
Hours: One to four - Organized class Note May be graded on a satisfactory (S) or unsatisfactory (U) basis. May be repeated when topics vary

CED 697 - Special Topics
Hours: 1-4
Special Topics