Doctor of Education in Educational Administration and Supervision
Admission to the EdD in Educational Administration and Supervision
In addition to admission requirements of the College of Graduate Studies, admission to the doctoral program requires the following:
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A master’s degree from an accredited college or university
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A minimum GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale for all previous graduate academic work
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Previous academic work necessary to successfully complete a doctoral program in the area of study
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A statement of purpose that describes why you wish to pursue this doctoral program and includes information on previous study, educational experience, professional accomplishments, immediate and future professional goals, a proposed time schedule for completing the degree, and any other information that you believe is relevant for admission into this doctoral degree program
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Evidence of academic writing ability such as a master’s thesis, proctored writing sample, a written research report, one or more reprints of publications, a paper presented to a professional society, or similar evidence
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Current resume reflecting educational and work history, professional and volunteer experience
What to Submit with Your Application
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Official transcripts from all institutions of higher education
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Statement of purpose
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A sample of academic writing (e.g., report, thesis, project, or academic paper)
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Resume or curriculum vitae
A professional interview may be required after the completion of the written application.
Requirements for the DE in Educational Administration and Supervision
For the Doctor of Education degree, students must complete the following program requirements:
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A minimum of 60 semester hours of approved doctoral level (7000/8000 level) course work
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Choose a minimum of 18 semester hours from educational leadership core courses: EDAS 8000, 8010, 8020, 8110, 8190, 8220, 8420, 8440, 8620, and 8930
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A minimum of 12 semester hours of research tools
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A minimum of 12 semester hours of research specialization for educational leadership with courses pre-approved by the faculty advisor
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A written comprehensive (major) examination
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A minimum of 18 semester hours of dissertation research
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A oral presentation and defense of a dissertation research proposal
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An oral presentation and defense of the completed dissertation research in a public forum
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A written document of the completed dissertation research in approved style and format
All coursework and requirements of the doctoral degree must be taken within a seven-year period immediately preceding the date the degree is awarded.
Other Program Requirements
Coursework Phase
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A doctoral program committee is required before the completion of 18 credit hours. The doctoral program committee has a minimum of three members who are selected from the membership of the graduate faculty of the University. The doctoral program committee is responsible for assisting the student in the development of a plan of study and assuring competence by overseeing the comprehensive written examination.
Dissertation Research Phase
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A doctoral dissertation committee is required immediately after the completion of the required coursework, comprehensive written examination, and comprehensive oral examination. The dissertation committee has a minimum of four graduate faculty members including one who is not in the discipline major. The dissertation committee is responsible for guiding dissertation research and approving the dissertation research proposal and the completed dissertation research, both the written dissertation and oral dissertation defense. Student must work closely with the committee throughout the dissertation process.
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All research must be approved by the Institutional Research Board before beginning any phase of the research study. Student must complete IRB training as defined by the University's Human Research Protection Program.
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A public defense of the dissertation is required.
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The final written dissertation must be approved by the dissertation committee and formatted according the guidelines of the college and the College of Graduate Study. Electronic submission of the dissertation to OhioLINK is mandatory.
Below is a guide for developing a Plan of Study for the doctoral degree. Students should review their degree audit and work with their faculty advisor to identify specific courses to fulfill program requirements.
| Code | Title | Hours |
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| Educational Leadership Core | ||
| Select 18 credits from the following: | 18 | |
| The Individual In Organizations | ||
| Leadership in School Curriculum | ||
| Instructional Leadership | ||
| Legal Aspects Of School Administration | ||
| Integrated Experiences In Education Administration | ||
| Administration Of Special Programs | ||
| Micropolitics Of School Communities | ||
| Equity Issues In Educational Finance And Economics | ||
| Politics And Policy Analysis And Development | ||
| Doctoral Seminar In Educational Administration And Supervision | ||
| Research Tools | ||
| Select 12 credits from the following: | 12 | |
| Quantitative Methods I | ||
| Qualitative Research I: Introduction And Basic Methods | ||
| Quantitative Methods II | ||
| Qualitative Research II: Design And Analysis | ||
Other research tools courses as approved by faculty advisor | ||
| Research Specialization for Educational Leadership | ||
| Select 12 credits as approved by advisor | 12 | |
| Comprehensive Written Examination | ||
| Dissertation Research | ||
| Select the following: | 18 | |
| Doctoral Dissertation In Educational Administration And Supervision | ||
- PLO 1. lead an organization;
- PLO 2. understand, interpret, and implement policy to achieve justice for all stakeholders;
- PLO 3. understand and implement finance in public education or other public institutions;
- PLO 4. discuss and apply legal principles governing public education; and
- PLO 5. interpret and engage in current research impacting the field.