COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONS, LEADERSHIP, AND TECHNOLOGY
ADULT EDUCATION
ADVANCED GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS
Doctor of Philosophy
OBJECTIVES AND OUTCOMES
The Doctor of Philosophy in the Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology Department is designed to provide individuals an opportunity to pursue their long-range goals and objectives by preparing for careers in teaching, administration, extension service, and training and development positions in public and private education, business, industry, and governmental agencies. This program builds upon the competencies and foundations of previous experiences and course work.
The goals of the Doctor of Philosophy in the Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology Department are to further competencies, skills, and abilities of individuals to assume leadership roles, or manage programs, and/or teach in a variety of settings. Course work is pursued with an emphasis in Adult Education. With the approval of the student’s advisory committee, additional specific courses may be pursued in other departments, schools, or colleges throughout the University depending on the concentration needed to meet student’s goals and objectives.
Degree Requirements Beyond Graduate School Minimums:
No additional standards for the Doctor of Philosophy. The Advisory Committee is responsible for establishing appropriate course requirements for each individual graduate student.
Required Departmental Courses
Courses are selected with the guidance and approval of the Advisory Committee.
Required Supporting Courses from Other Departments
As appropriate for the student’s career and educational goals, the Advisory Committee may require and approve courses from other departments within or outside the College of Education. Other departments may include, but are not limited to, Curriculum and Instruction; Educational Foundations, Leadership, and Technology; and other departments which provide coursework focusing on human learning and development.
For more information about the Adult Education programs, please contact Dr. James E. Witte, Adult Education Program Coordinator, (334) 844-3054 or email: witteje@auburn.edu