School of Human Development & Organizational Studies in Education

“Leading to Make a Difference”

Leadership in Educational Administration Doctorate (Ed.D.)

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  90 Credit Hours § Department Courses § Research Courses § Dissertation Hours §  Elective Courses

Doctorate of Education – Ed.D.

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  Cohort based–Admission Cycle every 2 years

  Online with 2-3 weekend meetings per semester – Summer, Fall, Spring

  Classes begin Summer 2016

  University of Florida faculty

Program

4 Curriculum

  Innovative, current and practical   Designed for the working professional

  Approximately 4-5 years of part-time study

5 Program Courses- Subject to Change

  Organizational Leadership   Leading Change   Diversity and Social Justice   Advanced Public School Law   Problems in School Administration 1   Problems in School Administration 2   Problems in School Administration 3   Evaluation of School Program   Supervision and Professional

Development   The Superintendency

  Educational Policy Development   Seminar in Educational

Administration and Policy   Turnaround Schools   Research Methods I   Research Methods II   Seminar in Educational Research   Advanced Research Seminar   Research Design – Dissertation

Proposal Development   Doctoral Research Credits

6 Educational Administration

  Program is designed to link theory, research and practice.

  Prepare professionals for future positions of leadership at the district, state and national levels.

  Quality leadership is dependent upon the skills and the knowledge level of administrators.

7 Admissions

  Easy Steps

  Program Website: http://education.ufl.edu/educational-leadership/online-degrees/lead/

  Admissions: http://education.ufl.edu/educational-leadership/admissions/

  Application Procedure-How Do I Apply:

http://education.ufl.edu/educational-leadership/admissions/application-procedure/

8 Application Material

  UF Application for Admission to Graduate School   Application Fee $30.00   Official Transcripts -- Mail (1) to Admissions and (1) to Department

  Official GRE -- Mail Official (1) to Admissions and Copy (1) to Department

  Program Application   Personal Statement   3 Letters of Recommendation   Resume   Scholarly Paper/Writing Sample

Graduate Records Exam (GRE)

  University Code: 5812

  Educational Leadership Code: 3001

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10 Web Addresses

  UF Admissions §  http://www.admissions.ufl.edu/

  Program Application Procedure §  http://education.ufl.edu/educational-leadership/

admissions/application-procedure/

  UF On-line Application and Fee Payment §  http://www.admissions.ufl.edu/start.html

11 Writing Sample

  The writing sample requirement provides a measure of your potential and current ability to write at the graduate level. You must prove that you can coherently present a thesis, develop an idea, and present your ideas on paper. Students may write on any topic in the general field of learning, teaching, critical issues or leadership. Regardless of topic, the paper must include citations and a reference list.

  Ed.D. 7–10 pages minimum (maximum of 10 pages)

http://education.ufl.edu/educational-leadership/scholarly-paper-requirement/

12 Contacts

  To check on admissions status, contact Angela Rowe at: angela@coe.ufl.edu

  Telephone: 352-273-4333

13 Questions

  Additional Program Questions Contact: Educational Leadership, Program Coordinator   Dr. Linda Eldridge: lindaeldridge@coe.ufl.edu

  Telephone: 325-273-4332