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Doctor of Education

with emphases in

Health Professions Education

and Educational Leadership

Our mission inspires us to: Academic excellence, scholarship and lifelong learning;

Regard for the dignity of each person;

Attention to the development of mind, body and spirit;

and Compassionate service to others.

Doctor of Education

Application ProcessMore information on how to enroll can be obtained by calling the Office of Enrollment Services at 800-926-5534 or by visiting our website at csm.edu.

Admissions ProcessThe following items are among those required to be considered for admission:

Program Curriculum

Tuition and FeesCSM tuition is priced competitively and significant financial aid is available to graduate students. Please complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. College of Saint Mary’s financial aid code is 002540. Many organizations offer tuition reimbursement benefits to their employees. Please contact your human resources department for information.

Program Highlights• Designed for working professionals who want to advance themselves and their careers, this doctoral degree is earned in 84 semester credit hours (inclusive of accepted master’s credits) and is delivered in a hybrid format, meeting three to six times per semester with Web-based enhancements.

• The Health Professions emphasis prepares you to teach in higher education and health care settings while developing your leadership skills.

• The Educational Leadership emphasis prepares you for leadership and teaching in P-12 or college and university environments.

• Develops quantitative and qualitative research skills in a rigorous yet supportive academic environment.

• Both emphases are open to men and women.

• Applications are accepted throughout the year. Full- and part-time options are available.

Course offerings include: • Teaching and Learning Theory and Concepts

• Teaching in Higher Education

• Teaching Strategies and Technology

• Education Law and Legal Issues

• Assessment and Evaluation

• Leadership in Educational Organizations

• Research Methods

• Research Statistics

• Quantitative and Qualitative Research (See a complete listing of courses and additional program information at www.csm.edu/Academics/Doctorate_ in_Education/)

All courses are 3 credits with the exception of the Doctoral Seminar which is 1 credit and the Dissertation which is 12 credits.

As leaders in health care and education, College of

Saint Mary graduates excel in the academic community

and their chosen career path. Our blend of evidence-

based teaching and educational research is unique in the

landscape of doctoral programs.

The Ed.D. course of study combines the benefits of

academic excellence with the flexibility of hybrid course

offerings. The rigorous curriculum will allow you the

opportunity and time to analyze real life issues and make

sound conclusions based on research. To complement

the strong analytical component of the program and

the Web-based enhancements, our faculty engages in an ongoing dialogue with you and your peers, fostering a

culture of active scholarship.

The docket of our successes is extensive. In the past three years alone, our students have authored six books

and articles in numerous scholarly journals; won two national research awards; presented regionally, nationally and

internationally; written two grants; and were promoted nine times—including one Dean, one Director of Graduate

Programs, and one Assistant Professor. This atmosphere of academic excellence and engaged leadership is

reflected in our faculty, students, alumnae, and outcomes.

• CSM graduate admissions application or the online application at csm.edu

• Resumé

• Official college transcripts reflecting an earned master’s degree with a minimum 3.0 GPA from an accredited college or university

• Sample of scholarly writing demonstrating graduate-level work

• Evidence of: a) Appropriate P-12 teacher certification or pre-requisite course work, OR b) Licensure in a health-related profession in Nebraska or compact state (if applicable)

• Two references from professional sources. Forms are available at csm.edu

• Computer Self Assessment