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Specialist in Education (Ed.S)/Doctor of Education (Ed.D) Ladder Program
April, 2009
CMU Off-Campus Programs
• Degree programs in adult-friendly formats to fit your busy life
• Thirty-five years experience in off-campus programs
• 65,000 alumni - you can be next!
• Over 60 locations in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico
The “Typical” Student• An educator aspiring to a career in
school administration or the central office
• A college administrator desiring additional educational credentials
• A teacher or administrator seeking to teach at the college level
• Existing or potential agency administrators
Specialist in Education (Ed.S.)• A 33-credit hour program• Degree completion in 24 months• Weekend cohort format• Two concentrations are possible, depending
on the cohort’s direction:– P-16 Administration– Higher Education
• Final project is field-based or thesis• 27 credits can transfer to the Ed.D. program• Begins in Traverse City
in the Fall of 2009
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)• A 36-credit hour program• Weekend cohort format begins in Traverse
City in the Fall, 2011• Includes:
1. Research requirements (6 credit hours)2. Academic core (15 credit hours)3. Qualifying exams4. Dissertation (15 credit hours)
Specialist in Education (Ed.S. – 33 Credit Hours)• EDL 651 Program Review & Evaluation• EDL 700 Advanced Administrative Research• EDL 760 Leadership Theory and Practice• EDL 765 Org. Change in Educational Institutions• EDL 775 Educational Policy Analysis
+ Concentration Courses (12 credit hours)+ Capstone Project (6 credit hours)
Doctor of Education (Ed.D. – 36 credit hours)• EDL 800 Qualitative Analysis in Ed. Leadership• EDL 801 Quantitative Analysis in Ed. Leadership• EDL 815 Ethical Leadership• EDL 855 Org Culture & Change in Ed Institutions• EDL 860 Org Theory in Educational Institutions• EDL 899 Doctoral Seminar
+ Dissertation (15 credit hours)
Anticipated Program Sequence
Faculty
Dr. GilbertDr. Dorrah Dr. Grabinski
Dr. Richtig
Dr. Orsuwan
Dr. Marshall Dr. Whale Dr. Hornak Dr. UmpsteadDr. Kirby
Dr. Garza -Mitchell
Dr. Kaczynski
Academic Rigor
• Post-graduate level courses require post-graduate level work
• This is an advanced degree from a major university
• CMU is ranked as one of the top10 most productive small research universities in the nation
• The professors are challenging but also understanding
• Graduate application• Transcripts – undergraduate & graduate• Minimum graduate GPA of 3.5• Resume of professional education experience• GRE or MAT• Short essay• Description of professional problem and
analysis of resolution• 3 letters of recommendation
Admission Requirements
Times and Services• Competitive tuition ($460/475 at present)• Textbooks are sent directly to your door
step (MBS)• Library materials delivered to you
(OCLS)• Campus Management – Student Portal• Writing Center• Registration by the Center
Important Information• Application due date: May 1, 2009• Transfer credits (7 Year/8 Year Rules)• $460 per credit hour for EdS at present• $475 per credit hour for EdD at present• $50 application fee
Financial Aid
• Student loans – Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA)
• Veteran’s Education Benefits
• Student’s Employer Tuition Assistance
How to Apply
• Send in your application or apply online• Request official transcripts
– Every college you’ve attended• Complete the balance of admission
requirements• Then, your complete portfolio will be reviewed
Questions
1. Information Resources:– Judy Nemitz at (231) 995-1756 or [email protected]– Vickie at the Call Center at (877) 268-4636– Ed.S.: Betty Kirby at (989) 774-1503 or
[email protected] – Ed.D.: Sarah Marshall at (989) 774-3635 or
2. Apply online - www.cel.cmich.edu/apply3. Program website: http://www.cel.cmich.edu/EdS-
EdD
Thank You!• T.C. Center (231) 995-1756
• Toll-free (877) 268-4636
• www.cmich.edu/offcampus
