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Doctorate in Educational Administration and Supervision

Doctorate in Educational Administration and Supervision
Ed.D. in EDAS: School District Leadership
Minimum 61 Semester Credit Hours

The Ed.D. program in School District Leadership is offered as an off campus, cohort experience. The plan of study includes educational foundations courses, a research core, EDAS licensure core, EDAS doctoral core, and dissertation credits. Approximately 22 students are selected for each new cohort. Previous cohort sites have included Ottawa Hills and Perrysburg, Ohio, and Monroe, Michigan. A new doctoral cohort is admitted every other academic year. The next doctoral cohort is being planned to begin in Fall 2009 in the Toledo Metropolitan area. Information sessions and admissions processes for the new cohort will begin in late Fall 2008. Continue to check this web site, or contact the department, for updates on the 2009 Doctoral Cohort.

Admissions Requirements for Ed.D in EDAS:
1. A bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year institution with an overall grade point average (GPA) of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale in all undergraduate work.

2. A master’s degree from an accredited institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

3. Admission by the Graduate School.

4. Submission to EDAS department of a portfolio containing items described in 5 – 12.

5. Completed application for admission to the Graduate School.

6. A professional resume or CV.

7. Copy of transcripts from undergraduate and graduate study and degree programs.

8. Copy of educational certificates or licenses.

9. Evidence of at least two years of successful teaching or administrative experience or its equivalency.

10. Four written recommendations concerning the prospective graduate student’s potential for success in a graduate program, and in particular, his/her potential for success as an educational administrator. Recommendations must come from faculty members, school administrators, employers or others knowledgeable about the applicant’s ability and potential as both a scholar and professional educator.

11. An autobiographical statement and a statement of purpose which includes description of previous study and educational experiences, professional accomplishments, leadership experiences, and professional goals including desire to be admitted to the EDAS doctoral program.

12. A sample of the candidate’s scholarly writing (e.g., master’s thesis, written research project from master’s course, etc.)

13. A proctored writing sample/assessment conducted on campus.

14. After faculty screening of portfolio and writing sample, an interview of selected candidates by the EDAS faculty.

Please Note:

In addition to the requirements above, international student applicants must achieve a satisfactory score on the TOEFL and the general test of the GRE.

Completion of the Ed.D in EDAS requires advanced coursework in research and measurement in preparation for the dissertation. Admitted students are responsible for completing prerequisite research courses within the first year, if they have not done so during previous graduate study.

Ed.D. Program Requirements:

Continuous Enrollment:
Students must be continually enrolled in the program. Students who do not enroll in at least one course for an academic year will need to reapply for admission to The Graduate School.

Residency:
Doctoral students in the College of Education may meet the residency requirement by enrolling in 9 semester hours for two consecutive semesters (Fall and Spring) or by enrolling in 9 semester hours for two consecutive summers.

Retention Requirements:
Graduate students in the EDAS program are required to maintain: a) a GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for all courses completed; and b) an average of 3.0 for EDAS courses completed.

Minimum Grade Requirements:
A grade of less than C (2.0) in any graduate course is unsatisfactory and will not satisfy the academic requirements in a graduate program of study.

Exit Requirements:
Successful completion of the Ed.D. degree in EDAS requires:

1. Completion of a minimum of 61 semester hours of post-graduate coursework within an approved plan of study (see attachment 1) that includes:
•  6 semester hours of college core requirements in educational foundations (may be substituted with elective courses if this requirement has been previously met)
•  12 semester hours of research methodology and design
•  15 semester hours of EDAS licensure core courses
•  18 semester hours of EDAS doctoral core courses
•  10 semester hours of dissertation credit

2. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and an average GPA of 3.0 or higher in EDAS core courses

3. Meeting college residency requirement (9 semester hours during two consecutive terms or two consecutive summer sessions)

4. Successful completion of both written and oral doctoral examinations

5. Successful oral defense of dissertation proposal and final dissertation

6. Completion of all degree requirements within a seven year period.

Click here to view a Program of Study.

Page updated: February 28, 2008

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