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Doctoral Program Summary

Program: Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Interdisciplinary Leadership
Institution: Texas Lutheran University
Catalog Year: 2022–2023
Advisor: Dr. Luis G. Penaranda
Academic Standing: Graduate Student – Good Standing
Career Hours Earned: 45.0
Career GPA: 4.0

Program Overview

The Ed.D. in Interdisciplinary Leadership program integrates leadership theory, change management, communication, ethics, data-driven decision-making, and applied research. The curriculum is designed to prepare transformational leaders who can innovate, influence policy, and lead diverse teams effectively.

Completed & In-Progress Coursework

Doctoral Core Courses

  • EDUD 731A: Organizational Leadership Theory and Practice – A
  • EDUD 732: Leadership for Transformational Change & Innovation – In Progress (Fall 2025)
  • EDUD 733: Communication & Leadership – A
  • EDUD 734: Leadership & Ethics – A
  • EDUD 735: Leadership, Diversity, and Cultural Intelligence – A
  • EDUD 736: Data-Driven Decision-Making for Leaders – A

Research Foundations

  • EDUD 831: Qualitative Research Design – A
  • EDUD 832: Quantitative Research Design – A
  • EDUD 833: Applied Research Design – A

Dissertation Sequence

  • EDUD 871: Dissertation I – Framing the Study – A
  • EDUD 872: Dissertation II – Literature Review & Theoretical Foundations – A
  • EDUD 873: Dissertation III – Method & Approach – CR (Credit Earned)
  • EDUD 874: Dissertation IV – Data Collection – A
  • EDUD 875: Dissertation V – Data Analysis – In Progress (Fall 2025)
  • EDUD 876: Dissertation VI – Dissertation Defense – Pending

Electives

  • EDUD 784B: Power Dynamics & Toxic Leadership – A

Program Progress & Goals

  • Hours Earned: 39.0 of required credit hours completed
  • Status: Actively engaged in dissertation research (Chapter 4 data analysis in progress)
  • Projected Graduation: May 2026