Ed.D. Program in Educational Leadership. Doctorate of Education Senate Bill 724 Section 1(b) states: ″The Doctor of Education degree… shall be focused

Ed.D. Program inEd.D. Program inEducational Leadership Educational Leadership

Doctorate of EducationDoctorate 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….”

Program MissionProgram 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

The Ed.D.The Ed.D.

Intended for practitioner

Dissertations address: local issues that focus on solving current

problems of practice , and influence the wider education community

Objectives of the CSUF Program to Objectives of the CSUF Program to

Develop ProfessionalsDevelop Professionals

Critical thinkers

Able researchers and change agents

Professionals who value diversity

Experts in instructional leadership

University and Partners Develop Degree ProgramUniversity and Partners Develop Degree Program

Ed.D. Program Advisory Board

½ Partners½ Faculty

CSUF Members:Dean of the College of EducationAssociate VP Academic Affairs

Chair of the Graduate Education CommitteeChair of the Faculty Group

Chair of Department of Educational Leadership

Ed.D. Program DirectorFaculty member in the program from an academic unit different from the Ed.D.

Program Director

Executive Board½ Partners½ Faculty

Includes program Director

Admission Committee

½ Partners½ Faculty

Includes program Director

Ed.D. Faculty GroupCSU Campus Faculty in

Academic Unit Administering Program and in Other

Academic Units• • •

PreK-12Educational Leaders

• • •Community CollegeEducational Leaders

Demanding Nature of ProgramDemanding Nature of Program

“Fast-track” 3-year completion time

60 units

Cohort program---difficult to “stop-out.”

Year-round program---fall, spring & summer terms

Courses--first two years

Dissertation—third year

Structure of the ProgramStructure of the Program

Designed in collaboration with district and community college partners

Designed with supportive structures to enable completion in 3 years

Classes typically meet one night a week plus just one additional day per month

MentorsMentors

Each student selects a professional mentor who is/was a leader with a doctoral degree:

• Mentors are volunteers

• Mentors support mid-career professionals as they face many stress points and manage academic, professional, family and personal demands

Time to DegreeTime to Degree

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3

Courses Courses Dissertation

Qualifying Examination

Dissertation Proposal

Exam

Oral Defense of

Dissertation

Content of the ProgramContent of the Program

4 types of

courses

4 types of

courses

12 units12 units


Leadership Foundations courses address the theory and practical applications of scholarship in the various topics addressed, including:

organizational theory epistemology history of education structure of modern education


12 units12 units 21units21units


Research Methodology courses address the processes for gathering and analyzing data, including:

• quantitative and qualitative analysis

• mixed methods of inquiry


12 units12 units 21 units21 units

15 units15 units


Specialization courses are courses in the two specializations. They have separate syllabi which focus on the particular needs of leaders for PreK-12 or Community College

Topics include: Assessment/evaluation

Curricular and Instructional Practices

Social Contexts and Educational Politics

Human Dimensions of Change and Reform

Resource Management & Development


15 units15 units 12 units12 units

21 units21 units12 units12 units


Research Support Seminars are small group seminars

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 (where possible), providing a stable advisor relationship

Students assigned to groups based on their early research plans.

Typical SemesterTypical Semester

Year 1Year 1 First Fall

Leadership EDD 627 Epistemology, History, and Structure of EducationSpecialization EDD 605 Collection and Analysis of Assessment Data OR EDD 621B Overview of Higher Education\Community College: Systems, Organizational Development and Structure, and Campus Cultures.Research Support EDD 670A Linking Research to Problems of Practice

First SpringLeadership EDD 600 Org. Theory & Challenges for LeadershipResearch EDD 601 Methods of Research: Quantitatively-Based Tools Research Support EDD 670B Connecting Research Questions to Scholarship in the Discipline

First SummerSpecialization EDD 621A Leadership of Curricular & Instructional Practices OR EDD 630 Leadership for Change and CollaborationResearch EDD 602 Methods of Research: Qualitatively-Based ToolsResearch Support EDD 670C Written Qualifying Examination

Qualifying ExamQualifying Exam

Administered after the first three terms of the program. Passing the exam advances the student to candidacy.

The exam will assess students’ ability to:1. Analyze and synthesize course content 2. Apply theory to practice 3. Critically analyze scholarly research4. Communicate clearly through writing

Year 2Year 2 Second Fall

Specialization EDD 624A Social Contexts of Ed. Politics, Policy, Governance

OR 624B Student Learning and DevelopmentResearch EDD 603/606 Specialization in Qual- or Quant-based Tools Research Support EDD 670D Refining Research Questions

Second SpringSpecialization EDD 622A Human Dimensions of Ed’l Ch

OR 622B Resource Management and DevelopmentLeadership EDD 620 Ethical & Legal Dimensions of LeadershipResearch Support EDD 670E Scholarly Defense of a Proposition

Second SummerLeadership EDD 604 Forecasting & Planning Specialization EDD 626A Transforming through Resource Optimization

OR EDD 626B Professional Seminars in Higher Education\Community College Studies and Leadership DevelopmentResearch Support EDD 670F IRB Approval and Proposal Defense

Year 3Year 3

Third Fall

Research EDD 698 Dissertation

Third Spring

Research EDD 698 Dissertation

Third Summer

Research EDD699 Independent Study

FacultyFaculty

Experts in educational leadership

All earned Ed.D/Ph.D.

Full-time tenure track faculty provide instruction for courses

All were practitioners in education in K-12 or community college/higher ed.

All are researchers engaged in local education problems effecting schools and colleges.

The People Make the ProgramThe People Make the Program

Faculty are: Experts and practitioners

Researchers engaged in local education problems

Experienced and Dedicated

Dr. L. Adler politics of education Dr. D. Choi teacher study, equity, & resources Dr. E. Fujimoto higher education/community

college Dr. J. Hoffman leadership & college impact Dr. J. Hunter leadership/org management


Dr. J. Lee adult learning & technology Dr. R. Oliver administrator roles & responsibilities

Dr. D. Person climate and social justice Dr. K. Stichter district/school climate Dr. E. Zarate equity and educational experiences


Students are: Diverse working

professionals Vice Presidents, Deans

Assistant Principals, and Principals

Faculty\Administrative leaders and counselors

Invested in CA. Community Colleges or Prek-12

Interested in change Educational leaders Professionals who are

committed to and value diversity

Invested in the learning process and the cohort concept

Center for Research on Educational Center for Research on Educational Access and Leadership (C-REAL)Access and Leadership (C-REAL)

Research on local educational problems in PreK-12 and Community Colleges that is systemic and solution focused

Research includes program intervention effectiveness, assessment and evaluation

Involves a partnership between local educational agencies, schools, and colleges along with CSUF doctoral faculty and graduate students.

Outcomes include dissemination of findings through publications and presentations.

Transfer CreditTransfer Credit

Applicants can request transfer credit for units that meet these conditions:

Usually no more than 12 units

Doctoral credit level

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.

ADMISSION DEADLINESADMISSION DEADLINES

The Application Deadline For Fall

Feb. 1st Community College

March 1st PreK-12 Leadership

For Information On The Application Process, Visit ed.fullerton.edu/edd/

OR

Call 657-278-4023

OR

[email protected]

Admission RequirementsAdmission Requirements

a. earned baccalaureate degree and master's degree from accredited institutions of higher education with a GPA in upper division and graduate study of 3.0 or above

b. sufficient preparation and experience pertinent to educational leadership to benefit from the program

c. submission of Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores on the three GRE tests, taken within the last five years

d. demonstrated educational leadership potential and skills including successful experience in school, postsecondary, community, and/or policy leadership

e. demonstrated academic excellence, problem-solving ability, and an interest in critically assessing and bringing about improvements within current educational policies and practices

f. three confidential recommendation forms attesting to the leadership ability and scholarship of the candidate

g. written statement of purpose reflecting understanding of the challenges facing the public schools or community colleges/institutions of higher education in California

h. professional resume (including whether the application has proficiency in a second language--not required for admission or to complete the program)

i. examples of professional writingj. Employer/District Support Agreement, in

the cases where this is not provided, an indication of the candidate’s plan for meeting the demands of the program and his/her professional responsibilities

k. response to a writing prompt administered on-campus prior to the interview

l. interview with the Admissions Committee

Elements of the ApplicationElements of the Application

Application fee-$55

CSU Grad Application www.csumentor.edu• 10a Program objective = PreK-12 Leadership 08271

Community College 08273• 10b Degree Objective = 8—Doctoral• 11Credential Objective = K-12 Professional Administrative Code = 502

Supplemental Ed.D. Application Statement of purpose Professional Resume Writing sample

Three Recommendation Forms

Employer/District Support Agreement

GRE Score Report CSUF Code 4589 Department Code 3001

Transcripts from all universities and community colleges

Part II of Supplemental ApplicationPart II of Supplemental Application

Please submit each of these parts on separate pages.

A. What preparation and experience make you well-qualified to benefit from an Ed.D. program?

B. What two or three accomplishments demonstrate your educational leadership potential and skills? You may consider successful achievements in school, in postsecondary institutions, in your community, and/or more generally in policy leadership.

C. Please provide evidence that demonstrates your ability to succeed in a rigorous doctoral program. Include the following:

• your problem-solving ability,• your interest in critically assessing and improving educational policies and

practices, • your proficiency with technology, and • your ability to devote significant time and attention to doctoral program study.

A GRE score considerably below the 50th percentile, especially in the Verbal Subset or the writing portion, often is predictive that the individual will struggle with the writing entailed in the doctoral program.

Prepare for the GRE by reviewing one of the test preparation books or by logging on to the GRE Web site (www.gre.org) and using its on-line preparation.

GRE?GRE?

A.A. Application will be evaluated in its entirety.

B.B. Review of graduate and undergraduate GPA, and supplemental application materials (your statement of purpose, and the quality and significance of your writing sample).

C.C. Reviewed by faculty and partners who are practitioners in PreK-12 or Community College settings.

Review of ApplicationReview of Application

Critical Issues in Admissions DecisionsCritical Issues in Admissions 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

How much will the program cost?How much will the program cost?

The fees are based on a year-round program and includes the cost of summer session.

We expect fees to be collected prior to the beginning of each session in three equal amounts (fall, spring, and summer).

The CSU’s fee is never greater than that set by

the UC System.

2013-2014 - $17,754

Additional fee information by term is available at the Student Financial Services website.

Student AidStudent Aid

The Financial Aid Office has a designated counselor for doctoral students

Traditional student loans are available for Ed.D. students through the Financial Aid Office

A portion of the fees students pay will be used to support students in a variety of ways such as: Need-based assistance with tuition and books Purchase of items to support research such as laptop computers,

software, office supplies, etc. Support for travel to academic conferences and for research Journal subscriptions Career placement costs Other student support expenses

Everyone Completes FAFSA

LINK TO FINANCIAL AID WEBSITE AT CSU FULLERTON

• Free Application for Federal Student Aid—FAFSA• Most graduate students are eligible for some form of

financial aid. You should complete a FAFSA form when you are considering applying for graduate school programs. You can list multiple campuses and programs on the application. This form is required in order to receive grants, loans, and scholarships.

• WHAT IS FAFSA? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FAFSA• HOW TO COMPLET A FAFSA?

http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/• Must be renewed each year!!

EDD WEB SITEEDD WEB SITE

For more information about the program,

and requirements, please visit.

http://ed.fullerton.edu/edd/

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Ed.D. Program in Educational Leadership. Doctorate of Education Senate Bill 724 Section 1(b) states: ″The Doctor of Education degree… shall be focused