DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND POLICY “Leading to Make a Difference”

Doctorate of Education – Ed.D. 90 Credit Hours Elective Courses Department Courses Research Courses Dissertation Hours

Program Plan Cohort based Online with 2-3 weekend meetings per semester Classes begin Fall 2010 University of Florida faculty

Curriculum Innovative, current and practical Designed for the working professional Approximately 4-5 years of part-time study

Program Courses Organizational Leadership Leading Change Diversity and Social Justice Advanced Public School Law Advanced Administration of School Personnel Special Education Policy and Law Advanced Public School Finance Leadership for Data-Driven Decision Making School Improvement and Program Evaluation Supervision and Professional Development Advanced Issues of Curriculum and Instructional Leadership Educational Policy Development Central Office Administration and School Board Relations Evaluation of Educational Products and Systems Quantitative Foundations of Educational Research I and II Qualitative Foundations of Educational Research Research Design – Dissertation Proposal Development

Opportunity is Knocking Quality Convenience Cost Prestige

Why is a Graduate Degree Necessary? District leadership ascension plan Fill the leadership gap Obtain necessary skills and knowledge Join the ranks of leadership Compete for positions of leadership

Leadership Needs in K-12 Schools and Districts Program is designed to link theory, research and practice. Prepare professionals for career enhancement and advancement. Intended for leaders at the school and district level. Quality leadership is dependent upon the skills and the knowledge level of administrators. Program promotes a district-wide vision of leadership.

EA&P Admissions Easy Steps Department Website http://www.coe.ufl.edu/Leadership/Programs/edleadership.html Admissions http://www.coe.ufl.edu/Leadership/admissions/index.html

Online Application Material Admissions Forms Graduate School (Choose PhD) Admissions Form Department Personal Statement 3 Letters of Recommendation Official GRE (2) Resume Writing Sample Application Fee Official Transcripts (2)

Codes to Remember University Code: 5812 Educational Leadership Code: 3001 Higher Education Code: 3502

Web Addresses Graduate Forms http://www.admissions.ufl.edu/ Department Forms, Recommendation Forms, Personal Statement Information http://www.coe.ufl.edu/Leadership/admissions/forms.html On-line Application and Fee Payment http://www.admissions.ufl.edu/start.html

Writing Sample The writing sample requirement provides a measure of your potential and current ability to write at the graduate level. You must prove that you can coherently present a thesis, develop an idea, and present your ideas on paper. Students may write on any topic in the general field of learning, teaching, critical issues or leadership. Regardless of topic, the paper must include citations and a reference list. Ed.D. 7 – 10 pages

Contacts To check on admissions status, contact Angela Rowe at: angela@coe.ufl.edu

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