(3 credits)Prerequisites:ELPA 7810 and EDFN 5950, and ELPA 7811 or ELPA 7812 (or equivalents). This course is designed to strengthen knowledge and skills necessary to conduct, understand, evaluate, and utilize advanced research in the field of educational leadership. It provides a forum for students to engage in critical thinking and reflection as they begin working on their dissertation prospectus. (fall, spring, summer)