Curriculum

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Virtual Information Sessions

Want to learn more about our program? Join us at an information session next fall! Until then, connect with us individually at apply2saa@uwlax.edu.

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  • Friday, December 1 at 12:00 noon (CST)

Unique features of this programs include its simultaneous focus on theory-to-practice coursework and its embedded dissertation process. In the beginning of their second year, students take a dissertation planning course followed by a dissertation seminar course. We are very excited to offer this one-of-a-kind educational experience in Student Affairs Administration and Leadership!

Each Ed.D. course is three credits unless otherwise indicated.  Course descriptions are available in the UWL Graduate Catalog.  Dates for upcoming terms can be found in the Class Timetable.

Summer I 
   SAA 800: 21st Century Learners 
   SAA 805: Organization and Governance 
 
Fall I
   SAA 808: Enrollment Management
   SAA 810: Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations of Leadership
 
Spring I
   SAA 820: Critical Analysis of Systemic Inequities: Challenges of Social Justice
   SAA 830: Qualitative Research Methods
 
Summer II
   SAA 845: Quantitative Research Methods
   SAA 930: Dissertation Planning Workshop (2 Credits)
   SAA 931: Writers' Retreat (1 Credit - Optional)
 
Fall II
   SAA 840: Supervision and Human Resource Management
   SAA 950: Dissertation Seminar 
 
Spring II
   SAA 825: Finance and Budgeting
   SAA 835: Assessment and Program Evaluation
 
Summer III
   SAA 875: Organizational Communication
   SAA 898: Special Elective
 
Fall III
   SAA 865: Strategic Planning and Managing Change
   SAA 990: Dissertation I
 
Spring III
   SAA 870: Policy and Regulatory Compliance
   SAA 995: Dissertation II