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Ed.D. Program inEducational Leadership
Information Session
Doctorate of Education Senate Bill 724 Section 1(b) states:
″The Doctor of Education degree… shall be focused on preparing
administrative leaders for CA public elementary and secondary schools & community colleges….” (2005)
Program Mission
Prepare informed and reflective educational
leaders
Who ethically apply critical skills of
evaluation, analysis, synthesis, and action
To ensure excellence and equity in educational practices, and
Serve as stewards to the education community
AgendaProgram DescriptionAdmission RequirementsQuestions
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Fast-Track Program Finish in 3-years
60 units (2-3 courses per semester)
Cohort approach offers peer support
Year-round program- fall, spring & summer terms
Classes typically meet one night a week
Time to Degree
Courses Courses Dissertation
Qualifying Exams
Dissertation Proposal
Final Dissertation
Defense
Typical Semester
Year 1First Fall
Epistemology, History, and Structure of Education Collection and Analysis of Assessment Data OR Overview of Higher
Education\Community College: Systems, Organizational Development and Structure, and Campus Cultures.
Linking Research to Problems of Practice
First Spring Theory & Challenges for Leadership Qualitative Methods Connecting Research Questions to Scholarship in the Discipline
First Summer Leadership of Curricular & Instructional OR Leadership for Change and
Collaboration Quantitative Methods Preparing for Written Qualifying Examination
Summer 1: Qualifying Exam
Administered after the first three terms of the program. – Early August or after first year
Passing the exam advances the student to candidacy
Essay response to questions
Year 2 – More Specialization and Greater FocusSecond Fall Social Contexts of Ed. Politics, Policy, Governance OR Student
Learning and Development Quantitative OR Qualitative Methods Refining Research Questions
Second Spring Human Dimensions of Ed OR Resource Management and
Development Ethical & Legal Dimensions of Leadership Scholarly Defense of a Proposition
Second Summer Forecasting & Planning Transforming through Resource Optimization OR Professional
Seminars in Higher Education\Community College Studies and Leadership Development
IRB Approval and Proposal Defense
Summer 2: Revise Dissertation Proposal
Finalize Chapters 1 – 3 Complete IRB first draft of IRB application
Year 3 – Dissertation Proposal and Defense
Fall Final revision of dissertation proposal Defend dissertation proposal
Spring Data collection and analysis
Summer Defend dissertation and revise
Type Course Areas
Leadership FoundationsCourses address the theory and practical applications of scholarship in the various leadership topics, such as:
organizational theory history of education structure of modern education leadership theory
Specialization CoursesCourses focus on the particular needs of leaders for PreK-12 schools or Community College. Topics include:
Assessment/evaluation Curricular and Instructional Practices Learning Development Human Dimensions of Change and Reform Resource Management & Development
Types Course Areas
Dissertation SupportDissertation support is a unique feature of the program
Research Support SeminarsSmall groupsIndividual dissertation topicsIndividualized dissertation committeeOne-to-one dissertation advising
Research Methodology
Courses address the processes for gathering, and analyzing data, including learning:
quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods inquiry to evaluate and apply research to practice to carry out dissertation research
Research Support Seminars
Students are assigned to small groups (5-7 students) based on their initial research plans
Embed the development of a research proposal for the dissertation throughout the academic terms
The instructors meet with the same group of students each semester, providing a stable advising relationship
• Individual meetings (2+ a semester)• Group meetings every semester
Faculty Experts in educational leadership
All earned Ed.D or Ph.D.
Full-time tenure track faculty provide instruction for nearly all courses
All have been practitioners in K-12 or community college/higher education settings
All are researchers engaged in local education settings
FacultyOur faculty have been former:
principals superintendents teachers deans and college presidents student community services directors
Associate Professor Dr. Natalie Tran
Professor Dr. Dawn Person
Associate Professor Dr. John Hoffman
Your Colleagues1. Diverse working professionals
• Interested in change• Invested in CA. Community Colleges or Pre K-12
2. Educational Leaders• Vice Presidents, Deans, Assistant Principals, and Principals• Faculty/Administrative Leaders and Counselors
3. Professionals who are committed to and value diversity
1. Invested in the learning process and the cohort concept
Support for Students Writing support and coaches Dissertation Editing Conference travel subsidies Transcribing help Analysis software support Titan Resources
Support Services Fitness and Recreation
Center for Research on Educational Access and Leadership (C-REAL)
Research on local educational problems in PreK-12 and Community Colleges that is systemic and solution focused
Outcomes include dissemination of findings through publications and presentations.
Support data analysis phase of dissertation
Organize dissemination venues for your research
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
Admission Requirements1. B.A. and M.A./M.S. from accredited higher education
institutions 2. > 3.0 GPA
3. Preparation and experience pertinent to educational leadership
4. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the last five years
5. Three confidential recommendation forms6. Written statement of purpose7. Professional resume8. Professional writing sample 9. Employer/District support agreement10.Campus Interview
ADMISSION DEADLINES
February 1st
Rolling admissions thereafter Application fee-$55 Must apply via CSUmentor
CSUmentorCSU Grad Application
10a Program objective = PreK-12 Leadership 08271 = Community College 08273
10b Degree Objective = 8 (Doctoral)
11Credential Objective = K-12 Professional Administrative Code = 502
Supplemental Application Statement of purpose Professional Resume Writing sample Three Recommendation Forms Employer/District Support Agreement GRE Score Report CSUF Code 4589 Department Code 3001 Official Transcripts from all universities and community
colleges
MAIL TO Department of Educational LeadershipPO Box 6868Fullerton, CA 92834-6868
Campus Interview• When possible, group interview• 30 – 60 minutes• In-person writing exercise
Really? The GRE?
• Required but not weighed heavily in admissions decisions
Considerations in Admission Decisions
Leadership potential Potential for significant professional contributions Analytical ability Writing skills Interest in research Commitment to academic success of students from all
backgrounds Commitment to support historically disenfranchised
community partnerships Desire to support change processes in educational
institutions
Program Cost Best Value
Total cost for last cohort completing ~ $52,000
The fees are based on a year-round program and includes the cost of summer session.
2015-16 $17, 736
Student Aid The Financial Aid Office has a designated counselor for
doctoral students (http://www.fullerton.edu/financialaid/)
Traditional student loans are available for Ed.D. students through the Financial Aid Office
$180,000 need-based aid granted to students each year
Free Application for Federal Student Aid—FAFSA http://www.fafsa.ed.gov Must be renewed each year!!
Transfer CreditApplicants can request transfer credit:
Up to 12 units Doctoral level courses Taken in the last two years Has similar catalog description Appear on an official transcript from an
accredited institution of higher education Grade of B or better.
For more informationVisit
http://ed.fullerton.edu/edd/
Contact
Dr. Estela Zarate | [email protected]
Dr. Ding-Jo Currie | [email protected]
Join
https://www.facebook.com/CSUFEDD