Introduction
Welcome to Ebed-Melech University’s pioneering Doctor of Education (Ed.D) program specializing in Cybersecurity Education for Faith Communities. This program is designed for educators and leaders passionate about enhancing the cybersecurity posture within faith-based organizations. Fusing educational principles with advanced cybersecurity knowledge, this program equips leaders to address the unique challenges and security needs within faith communities.
60
Credit hours
100%
online
8
week accelerated classes
2-3
years
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Cybersecurity Education and Leadership
This 60-credit doctoral program prepares educators and leaders to design, implement, and oversee cybersecurity education programs with a focus on instructional design, policy, innovation, and ethical leadership in diverse, global, and faith-based settings. Courses are delivered 100% online in 8-week accelerated sessions and can be completed in 2–3 years.
Semester 1 – Foundations of Cybersecurity Leadership
12 Credits- EDU 701: Advanced Educational Leadership in Cybersecurity (3 credits)
- CSE 702: Foundations of Cybersecurity (3 credits)
- CSE 703: Ethical Considerations in Cybersecurity (3 credits)
- CSE 704: Seminar in Cybersecurity Education Innovations (3 credits)
Semester 2 – Instructional Design and Policy
12 Credits- CSE 705: Curriculum Development in Cybersecurity Education (3 credits)
- EDU 706: Instructional Design for Cybersecurity Education (3 credits)
- CSE 707: Cybersecurity Policy and Governance for Faith Communities (3 credits)
- CSE 708: Advanced Topics in Cybersecurity Education (3 credits)
Semester 3 – Leading Teams and Global Engagement
12 Credits- CSE 709: Technology Integration and Cybersecurity Ethics (3 credits)
- EDU 710: Leadership Strategies for Cybersecurity Education Teams (3 credits)
- CSE 711: Cybersecurity Education and Global Faith-Based Communities (3 credits)
- APD 712: Applied Project Proposal Development (3 credits)
Semester 4 – Simulation and Evaluation
12 Credits- CSE 713: Cybersecurity Training and Simulation (3 credits)
- CSE 714: Project Implementation and Management (3 credits)
- CSE 715: Evaluation and Reflection on Cybersecurity Education Projects (3 credits)
- CSE 716: Advanced Leadership in Cybersecurity Education (3 credits)
Semester 5 – Innovation and Implementation
12 Credits- CSE 717: Cybersecurity Education Innovations and Outreach (3 credits)
- APT 718: Advanced Project Implementation and Management (3 credits)
- CSE 719: Instructional Technology for Secure Learning Environments (3 credits)
- CSE 720: Capstone Case Studies in Cybersecurity Education (3 credits)
Semester 6 – Final Defense
0 Credits- CSE 799: Culminating Project Defense (0 credits)