There is a need today for strong leaders in educational organizations and institutions. A doctoral degree provides you with strong theoretical and conceptual underpinnings that support your work in your organization and provide you with the research knowledge and skills needed to begin your own scholarly work within a university setting. Graduate students seeking the doctoral degree in Education with a concentration in Education Administration are those interested in PreK-12 leadership. Earning the Doctor of Education (Ed.D) or the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) allows the student to seek certification for leadership positions such as superintendent, assistant superintendent, directors or consultants in the areas of administration, curriculum and or professional development. Some graduates with the Ed.D or the Ph.D. in Educational Administration have been able to secure positions of leadership in other fields as well.
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In addition to meeting the application and admissions requirements of the Graduate School, students must submit:
Admission is competitive, and a favorable vote of an admission interview committee, composed of faculty in the emphasis area, is required.
To ensure time for review and decision, applicants should submit the Graduate School application, college transcripts, and any program-specific materials (e.g. supplemental application, letters of recommendation, etc.) well in advance of the December 1st deadline. Please note that unofficial transcripts can be uploaded with the Graduate School application to expedite admissions decisions; however, official transcripts must be received directly from all prior institutions attended before regular admission to any program will be granted. In addition, applicants are urged to request transcripts and letters or recommendation two weeks before completing the online application. Consideration of applications cannot be undertaken until all materials are available.
Students in the Teaching-Learning Processes, educational leadership and policy studies, and Educational Psychology emphasis areas complete the following requirements.
1. Research Methods | 15-18 | |
Students in the Teaching –Learning Processes, educational leadership and policy studies, and Educational Psychology emphasis areas should complete the following research methods courses (or equivalent). | ||
ED REM 6735 | Statistical Analysis for Education Research (Prerequisite) | |
ED REM 6750 | Advanced Research Design in Education | |
Plus any three methods courses from the following: | ||
ED REM 7771 | Quantitative Research Methods I | |
ED REM 7772 | Quantitative Research Methods II | |
ED REM 7781 | Qualitative Methods in Educational Research I | |
ED REM 7782 | Qualitative Methods in Educational Research II | |
This sequence totals 15 hours of methods courses. Remaining hours can be completed with other ED REM courses numbered 6000 or higher or research courses in another curriculum. | ||
2. Program Area of Study to Develop Discipline Knowledge (as determined by student, advisor, and program) | 24-26 | |
3. Core courses | 10-14 | |
EDUC 7490 | Directed Readings in the Education Research Literature | 1-3 |
EDUC 7635 | Ethical and Legal Issues in Educational Practice | 2 |
EDUC 7050 | The Research Process I:Framing Research Questions within Educ Lit | 3 |
EDUC 7605 | Scholarship of Teaching and Learning in Educational Practice | 2 |
Electives | 2-4 | |
4. Dissertation Proposal Writing | ||
EDUC 7950 | Preparation for Writing the Dissertation Proposal | 1 |
5. Dissertation | ||
EDUC 7999 | Dissertation Research | 6 |