Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership – Health and Human Services online
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Program Overview
Find out more about this Health and Human Services doctorate.
$24,900*
In-State Tuition
As few as 32 months
Program Duration
60
Credit Hours
Equip yourself for career advancement in public, private and charter schools or educational roles across diverse organizations by earning your Doctor of Education – Health and Human Services online. Conduct research that matters to you, customize your curriculum to fit your professional needs and strengthen your leadership capabilities with knowledge and experience you can apply immediately.
In this nationally recognized Ed.D. program, you will learn from our supportive, experienced faculty in a collaborative environment focused on both theoretical and practical knowledge with real-world application.
Designed for HHS professionals and working adults, this flexible and affordable doctorate program has 100 percent online coursework, an embedded dissertation and multiple start dates per year. Earn your degree quickly and prepare for elevated roles in a variety of HHS and educational settings. Our health and human services Ed.D. is CAEP accredited and aligned to national and state standards, including National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) and Ohio Standards for Superintendents (OSS). Study on your time, at your pace, and join the ranks of distinguished Youngstown State University alumni.
The educator preparation programs at Youngstown State University meet rigorous national standards for educator preparation set by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). For more information, contact CAEP by mail at 1140 19th St. NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036 or by phone at 202-223-0077.
In this online Ed.D. program, you will learn to:
- Collaboratively lead, design and implement a district mission, vision and process for continuous improvement that reflects a core set of values and priorities
- Promote the current and future success and well-being of each student and adult by applying ethical decisions and cultivating and enacting professional norms
- Develop and maintain a supportive, equitable, culturally responsive and inclusive district culture
- Evaluate, develop and implement coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, supports and assessment
- Engage families, community and other constituents in the work of schools and the district and advocate for district, student and community needs
- Develop, monitor, evaluate and manage data-informed, equitable district systems for operations, resources and human capital management
- Cultivate relationships, lead collaborative decision-making and governance, and represent and advocate for district needs in broader policy conversations
- Collaboratively lead, design and implement a district mission, vision and process for continuous improvement that reflects a core set of values and priorities
- Promote the current and future success and well-being of each student and adult by applying ethical decisions and cultivating and enacting professional norms
- Develop and maintain a supportive, equitable, culturally responsive and inclusive district culture
- Evaluate, develop and implement coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, supports and assessment
- Engage families, community and other constituents in the work of schools and the district and advocate for district, student and community needs
- Develop, monitor, evaluate and manage data-informed, equitable district systems for operations, resources and human capital management
- Cultivate relationships, lead collaborative decision-making and governance, and represent and advocate for district needs in broader policy conversations
- Collaboratively lead, design and implement a district mission, vision and process for continuous improvement that reflects a core set of values and priorities
- Promote the current and future success and well-being of each student and adult by applying ethical decisions and cultivating and enacting professional norms
- Develop and maintain a supportive, equitable, culturally responsive and inclusive district culture
- Evaluate, develop and implement coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, supports and assessment
- Engage families, community and other constituents in the work of schools and the district and advocate for district, student and community needs
- Develop, monitor, evaluate and manage data-informed, equitable district systems for operations, resources and human capital management
- Cultivate relationships, lead collaborative decision-making and governance, and represent and advocate for district needs in broader policy conversations
Graduate this online Ed.D. program prepared for a variety of elevated roles, including:
- Director or Executive Director of Human Resources
- Professional Development Director
- Health Commissioner
- Education Administrator (overseeing HHS education)
- Healthcare Administrator
- Community Services Director
In this online Ed.D. program, you will learn to:
- Collaboratively lead, design and implement a district mission, vision and process for continuous improvement that reflects a core set of values and priorities
- Promote the current and future success and well-being of each student and adult by applying ethical decisions and cultivating and enacting professional norms
- Develop and maintain a supportive, equitable, culturally responsive and inclusive district culture
- Evaluate, develop and implement coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, supports and assessment
- Engage families, community and other constituents in the work of schools and the district and advocate for district, student and community needs
- Develop, monitor, evaluate and manage data-informed, equitable district systems for operations, resources and human capital management
- Cultivate relationships, lead collaborative decision-making and governance, and represent and advocate for district needs in broader policy conversations
- Collaboratively lead, design and implement a district mission, vision and process for continuous improvement that reflects a core set of values and priorities
- Promote the current and future success and well-being of each student and adult by applying ethical decisions and cultivating and enacting professional norms
- Develop and maintain a supportive, equitable, culturally responsive and inclusive district culture
- Evaluate, develop and implement coherent systems of curriculum, instruction, supports and assessment
- Engage families, community and other constituents in the work of schools and the district and advocate for district, student and community needs
- Develop, monitor, evaluate and manage data-informed, equitable district systems for operations, resources and human capital management
- Cultivate relationships, lead collaborative decision-making and governance, and represent and advocate for district needs in broader policy conversations
- Director or Executive Director of Human Resources
- Professional Development Director
- Health Commissioner
- Education Administrator (overseeing HHS education)
- Healthcare Administrator
- Community Services Director
Tuition
Our online Health and Human Services Ed.D. is a great value.
YSU offers students the opportunity to earn their online degree with affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition.
Tuition breakdown:
$415*
Per Credit Hour
$24,900*
Total Tuition
*In-state tuition.
Note: No payment plans are available for accelerated online students.
| Program | Per Credit Hour | Per Course | Per Program | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | |
| Ed.D. Educational Leadership – Health & Human Services | $415 | $420 | $1,245 | $1,260 | $24,900 | $25,200 |
Additional Fees
Application: $45 (waived if you are an active/veteran military member)
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available for those who qualify. The first step in applying for financial aid is to file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). YSU's Federal School Code is 003145.
Contact Us
Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships
1 Tressel Way
Meshel Hall, 203
Youngstown, OH 44555
Phone: 330-941-3505
Fax: 330-941-1659
Email: [email protected]
Calendar
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At YSU, we offer multiple start dates throughout the year so you never have to wait long to get started on your online degree program. View the chart below to find upcoming start dates, along with important deadlines, such as when your application should be submitted and when payments are due.
Next Start & Application Due Dates:
2/17/25
Next Application Deadline
3/10/25
Start Classes
| First Starts | Program Start Date | Application Deadline | Document Deadline | Registration Deadline | Tuition Deadline | Last Class Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 1 | 1/6/25 | 12/16/24 | 12/23/24 | 1/1/25 | 1/3/25 | 2/16/25 |
| Spring 2 | 3/10/25 | 2/17/25 | 2/24/25 | 3/5/25 | 3/7/25 | 4/20/25 |
| Summer 1 | 5/12/25 | 4/21/25 | 4/28/25 | 5/7/25 | 5/9/25 | 6/22/25 |
| Summer 2 | 6/30/25 | 6/9/25 | 6/16/25 | 6/25/25 | 6/27/25 | 8/9/25 |
| Fall 1 | 8/25/25 | 8/4/25 | 8/11/25 | 8/20/25 | 8/22/25 | 10/12/25 |
| Fall 2 | 10/20/25 | 9/29/25 | 10/6/25 | 10/15/25 | 10/17/25 | 12/7/25 |
Admissions
Follow our streamlined admission requirements for this Health and Human Services Ed.D. program.
YSU's online Ed.D. programs have specific requirements that applicants must meet to enroll. Please read the admission guidelines to ensure you qualify.
Online application
Master's degree
GRE Waiver Available
Minimum 3.25 GPA
Online application
Master's degree
GRE Waiver Available
Minimum 3.25 GPA
- Complete online application for admission
- Pay $45 application fee ($90 International). Waived for active/veteran military members or for applicants who have attended the College of Graduate Studies in the past.
- Minimum 3.25 GPA
- Names and contact information for 2 professional references (in online application) who have supervised the applicant in professional roles or university faculty member knowledgeable regarding the candidate's scholarly abilities
- Submit one 750-word essay (in online application)
- Submit official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework from regionally accredited institutions
- Submit official scores for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) (waived for applicants who have a graduate GPA of 3.25 or higher)
- Holistic review of work experience including professional roles, achievements, associations, educational background, leadership and service
- Faculty interview may be requested if further assessment is needed
Transcripts must be mailed from the granting institution or sent electronically through a secured server vendor.
Mailing Address:
YSU College of Graduate Studies
1 Tressel Way
Coffelt Hall
Youngstown, OH 44555
Email Address:
[email protected]
Courses
Here are the courses you’ll take while obtaining your Health and Human Services Ed.D.
In order to earn the Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership – Health and Human Services online, you must complete a total of 60 credit hours. Required coursework is comprised of 24 credit hours of doctoral educational leadership core, 9 credit hours of health & human services core, 12 credit hours of dissertation studies, 3 credit hours of clinical experience and 12 credit hours of electives relevant to your primary professional discipline, including leadership in public and non-public schools or health and human services.
EDAD 8122: Leadership in Education
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
In this course students will critically analyze contemporary ways of thinking about leadership. As students examine their present paradigm of leadership, they will also analyze a reconfiguration of leadership that reflects developments in the new sciences and other fields.
EDAD 8102: Perspectives on Leadership Among Diverse Populations
Duration: 14 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An explorative study of constructs and concepts of cultural diversity within groups based on notions of class, race, gender, sexual orientation, educational status, mental and physical ability, religion, ethnicity, class. Consideration for expectations and organizational practices as informed by diversity issues.
EDAD 8155: Seminar in Current Issues
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Informing educational leaders about contextual issues of schools is necessary in order to understand and recognize that school reform, both at the time of its proposal and during the developmental stages of its implementation, is intended to ameliorate educational problems.
EDAD 8135: Building Organizational Culture & Community Partnerships
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Building Organizational Culture and Community Partnerships is designed in accordance with the National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) District Level Program Standards, Standard 5. Candidates in this educational leadership preparation course will learn to apply new knowledge and skills to engage families, communities, and related business partnerships to meet student and community cultural and environmental needs. An examination of the school and community culture will contribute to the essential objectives of the course.
EDAD 8142: Educational Decision-Making & Ethical Problem Solving
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course will teach students how to make competent leadership decisions by applying and enforcing ethical standards with followers. Ethics is at the heart of leadership. Leaders must make every effort to make ethical decisions and foster ethical behavior among followers. In this course students will explore the ethical demands of leadership. We draw from many fields of research to help students make ethical decisions, lead with integrity, and create an ethical culture. This course is designed to increase students’ ethical competence and leadership abilities.
EDAD 8125: Educational Politics & Policymaking in the US
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Reviews professional literature on politics and policy making at the local, state, and federal level, including the values, institutional actors, processes, and interest groups that shape educational policy. Explores means of identifying problems, analyzing policy alternatives, and measuring policy outcomes.
EDAD 8140: Seminar in Administrative Theory
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Extension of the administrator's abilities to analyze professional problems, develop leadership strategies, and exercise sound decision making. Nontraditional (nonfunctionalist) theories are stressed, with emphasis on deconstructing and purposefully framing educational issues. Case studies strengthen the application of the theories.
EDAD 8130: Learning Processes & The Instructional Leader
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
A study of current theories and research in the areas of cognition and learning, development, and motivation that underlay approaches to teaching in any context. Primary topics will include social cognition, interpersonal relationships, group processes, and intergroup relations, as well as applied issues.
FOUN 8104: Research Strategies in Educational Administration
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An examination of major research methodologies and a preview of the different paradigms and assumptions that underlie controlled disciplined inquiries. Techniques associated with particular methodologies in educational administration will be introduced, and their strengths and weaknesses will be analyzed.
FOUN 8111: Advanced Research Design & Statistics
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
An in-depth treatment of the major correlational, experimental, and quasi-experimental research designs and associated statistical analyses, including the design and analysis of surveys and factor analytic techniques. Experience in data analysis using SPSS or other statistical packages.
FOUN 8112: Qualitative Research for Educators
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Consideration of evolving and qualitative methods and literature that apply to doctoral study of problems in teaching, school leadership, and school change.
A minimum of 2 courses must be selected from the list below offered in the YSU MBA Program in Healthcare Management or the YSU School of Nursing. The remaining 2 courses can be selected from any of the electives.
NURS 6900: Healthcare Issues and Trends
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Exploration of healthcare issues including changing roles and scope of practice, with emphasis on healthcare policy, interdisciplinary collaboration and social, cultural, political, economic, legal, regulatory and ethical practice considerations.
OMBA 6962: Health Care Reform
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
The purpose of this course is to give students the skills necessary to understand all aspects of health and healthcare especially those related to Health Care Reform and recent and previous legislation. It will examine the supply of and demand of health services, and the analysis of health care systems and current, previous, and potential future legislation relevant to health care reform.
OMBA 6992: Planning and Fiscal Management in Health and Human Services
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course examines the principles of strategic planning and fiscal management in relation to Health and Human Services Organizations. Emphasis is placed on the specific role of the program director in leading and managing an organization in collaborative efforts and community planning. The course prepares the student to analyze the impact of fiscal management on resource allocation, personnel management, decision making, and future planning through the development of an individualized strategic plan.
EDAD 7012: Technology Leadership and Organizational Change
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
This course targets the knowledge and behaviors required for their employees to make learning and growth possible. Topics will include some of the most timely, yet enduring, topics in our world today –equity, digital citizenship, visioneering, team and systems building, continuous improvement and professional growth.
EDAD 8131: Social Emotional Wellness for Wounded Students from a Leadership Perspective
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Selected topics for a focused study on problems, issues, or concerns that relate to educational leadership. To provide a wealth of strategies for educators who work with students who are beyond the point of at-risk and experienced trauma in their lives and are wounded. By examining key strategies necessary for schools will transform the lives of wounded students socially, emotionally, and academically. Recognizing the effective power of leadership and empathy in creating a sense of community and safety for wounded students, these strategies and resources will meet the needs of wounded children and empower educators to direct students on a path to academic and life success.
EDAD 7040: Clinical Practice for the Administrative Specialist
Duration: 7 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 3
Candidates for administrative specialist licenses in areas of curriculum, instruction, and professional development or pupil services administration develop an individualized clinical plan and complete a set of tasks and an integrated project aligned with professional standards under the guidance of an appropriately licensed cooperating administrator.
EDAD 8191: Seminar in Educational Research - Dissertation: Review of Literature
Duration: 14 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 2
Students will build knowledge and skills in conducting a literature review to complete Chapter 2 of their dissertation. Writing will be broken down into manageable milestones, following the guidelines set forth by the YSU Educational Leadership Dissertation Guidelines and template.
EDAD 8192: Seminar in Educational Research - Dissertation: Introduction & Proposal Defense
Duration: 14 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 2
This course is the for Doctoral Candidates who are in the process of developing and completing Chapter 1 of their dissertation, which includes the background to the problem, problem statement, purpose statement, theoretical frame, limitation, operational definitions, methods, etc. relevant to the proposed research study. Finally, candidates will develop a presentation and defend their proposal to their committee.
EDAD 8193: Seminar in Educational Research - Dissertation: Methodology
Duration: 14 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 2
Students will build knowledge and skills in developing Chapter 3 of their dissertation. Writing of Chapter 3 will be broken down into manageable milestones, following the guidelines set forth in the YSU Educational Leadership Dissertation Guidelines and template.
EDAD 8194: Seminar in Educational Research - Dissertation: Data Collection & Analysis
Duration: 14 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 2
Students will build candidate knowledge and skills in developing Chapter 4 of their dissertation, which includes collecting data, completing the data analysis, and writing up their findings. Writing will be broken down into manageable milestones, following the guidelines set forth in the YSU Educational Leadership Dissertation Guidelines and template.
EDAD 8195: Seminar in Educational Research - Dissertation: Results & Discussion
Duration: 14 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 2
Students will gain knowledge and skills in developing Chapter 5 of their dissertation, which will discuss the findings and their implications. Writing of the chapter will be broken down into manageable milestones, following the guidelines set forth by the YSU Educational Leadership Dissertation Guidelines and template.
EDAD 8196: Seminar in Educational Research - Dissertation: Defense
Duration: 14 Weeks weeks
Credit Hours: 2
Doctoral candidates, nearing the end of the dissertation process, will prepare and defend their dissertation proposal to their committee. Finally, they will prepare the final version of their dissertation for submission to the Graduate school.
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