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2004-2005 Graduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
Ed.D. Educational Administration
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Program Overview
The program in Educational Administration leading to the Doctor of Education
(Ed.D.) degree is designed for those who wish to develop the conceptual understanding
and analytical skills needed to provide transformative leadership in complex educational
organizations. Emphasizing theory, research, and policy, the program provides
an opportunity for candidates to work in learning communities with faculty to
develop a deeper understanding of themselves as educators, leaders, policy makers,
and policy advocates as they develop the knowledge and skills necessary to improve
the quality of student learning through creative, flexible, visionary, humane,
and ethical leadership. Admission Requirements
Applicants must have completed a master’s degree and submit the following materials,
in addition to the application:
- A detailed resume of professional and related experiences;
- A statement of purpose for advanced study in context of personal and professional
goals;
- Official transcripts of undergraduate and graduate study;
- Three Departmental Recommendation Forms;
- A score at or above the 55th percentile on one of the following admissions examinations:
Miller Analogy Test, GRE, GMAT, LSAT;
- An interview with the Doctoral Director.
If accepted for matriculation, the student must have access to a computer, preferably
a laptop, and e-mail. Application Deadline
Core courses normally begin in fall, but applications are reviewed for admission
throughout the year. To be considered for financial aid, applications must be
received by May 1. Program Requirements - Semester Hours: 79 minimum
The minimum course requirements for the doctorate is 79 hours beyond completion
of a master’s degree. Candidates may be required, however, to complete more than
79 hours upon the recommendation of departmental faculty. The doctoral program
consists of three components. Phase I: Certificate of Advanced Study - Semester Hours: 30
This phase qualifies eligible students for New York State Certification as School
Administrator and Supervisor (SAS) and School District Administrator (SDA). Applicants
who have completed an approved certification program at another university may
transfer a maximum of 24 credits toward this requirement. Phase II: Advanced Professional Studies - Semester Hours: 40
Requirements consist of the doctoral core, distributed and other electives. For
distributed electives, candidates may choose from courses listed below, as well
as special workshop offerings. Candidates complete core requirements as a learning
community. In addition to course work, candidates must complete written competency
requirements in Critical Analysis and Synthesis of Scholarly Work and Research
Design and Analysis and also satisfy Residency requirements. Those who complete
Phase II requirements are eligible to receive the Professional Diploma. Research - Semester Hours: 16
Research: A total of 16 credits is required in this area, including the following:
- Additional credits will be selected with advisement, 8 s.h.
Distributed Electives:
Select one course from each area.1. Philosophical and Personal Reflection on Leadership - Semester Hours: 3
3. Organizational Leadership
Other Electives - Semester Hours: 9
Selected with advisement from courses offered in the School of Education and
Allied Human Services as well as from other graduate programs. Phase III: Doctoral Dissertation - Semester Hours: 9 minimum
Following completion of the Doctoral Oral Exam, A Self–Assessment of Personal
Learning, candidates begin the final phase of the program, involving a minimum
of nine credits. Initially, candidates work with faculty and peers to develop
a dissertation study or project. The effort culminates in a presentation of the
proposal (Doctoral Exam B) and the dissertation itself, upon its completion (Doctoral
Exam C). Additional Program Requirements
In addition to the course work and dissertation requirements, students will complete
the following:
- A written competency examination consisting of two parts:
- Competency in Critical Analysis and Synthesis of Scholarly Work
- Competency in Research Design and Analysis
- Doctoral Oral Examination A: A Self-Assessment of Personal Learning
- Doctoral Plan of Residency
- Doctoral Examination B: Proposal Hearing
- Doctoral Examination C: Dissertation Oral
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of all program requirements.
- A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in overall graduate course work.
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