DDPA Courses:

EDDD 8016 - Practitioner Inquiry I

(5 credits)

Practitioner Inquiry I lays the groundwork for the Doctor of Education (EdD) program, introducing aspiring educational practitioners to inquiry-based practice and data-driven decision-making. This course provides an overview of practitioner-focused inquiry methods for examining available qualitative and quantitative data, preparing students to conduct effective evidence-based projects. Students will develop a foundational understanding of basic qualitative and quantitative approaches, exploring their applications and limitations in practical improvement efforts. The course emphasizes needs assessments and root cause analysis techniques to identify and address specific problems of practice. A key deliverable is a draft of Section 1 of the evidence-based project capstone document, articulating a clear and well-defined problem of practice for capstone topic approval. 

Note: The Main Issue and ultimately the Problem of Practice that you select must be aligned to your degree specialization. For example: If you are in the Early Childhood Education specialization, the Main Issue and the Problem of Practice for your capstone must focus on that educational specialization.