Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
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In addition to the general requirements for admission to a program at the Graduate School of Education, to qualify for admission to a graduate program at the Doctor of Education level, an applicant must have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college as well as a master’s degree appropriate to the intended field of specialization from an accredited college. A cumulative grade point average of no less than 3.0 is expected. The Graduate Record Exam is also required for admission.
51ÊÓÆµ Requirements
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Complete a minimum of forty-eight (48) credits in the specified doctoral program, of which a minimum of twelve (12) credits must be dissertation research. A maximum of six (6) credits of Advanced Research Seminar work may be counted toward dissertation research. Students may request for transfer a maximum of twelve (12) credits of course work taken prior to matriculation at another institution accredited to award the doctoral degree.
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Complete the stipulated course requirements for the degree program at this university.
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Complete all course requirements for the degree with a cumulative grade point average of B or better.
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Pass comprehensive examinations as determined by the specific program prior to beginning dissertation work.
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Satisfactorily complete and defend a dissertation based upon the results of original research as approved by the candidate’s dissertation committee.
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Complete the program within eight years from the date of admission.
The three Ed.D. programs offered are:
- Mathematics and Science Education (pdf)
- Leadership in Schooling (pdf)
- Language Arts and Literacy (pdf)