With more than 20 years of leadership experience, John Black, Ph.D. is the head of Valley Preparatory School in Redlands, California. In addition to his graduate studies in education, John Black successfully obtained a doctorate in education from California Coast University.
California Coast University offers three distinct doctorate degrees in education, each with a specialization in organizational leadership, educational psychology, and educational administration. The degrees are completed online, providing students with a self-paced learning process.
The doctor of education degree programs follow a curriculum consisting of 13 total courses. All students must complete two foundation courses that cover public policy and legal aspects of education. The remaining 11 courses are divided into qualifying, core, and research courses, which vary based on their specialization. After completing all the required courses, students undertake a comprehensive examination, which they must pass. The final phase of the program is conducting research and writing a dissertation.
