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 | mazarate@fullerton.edu

Dr. Ding-Jo Currie | dcurrie@fullerton.edu

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