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

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

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

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

5. 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

6. Opportunity is Knocking
Quality
Convenience
Cost
Prestige

7. 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

8. 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.

9. EA&P Admissions Easy Steps
Department Website
Admissions

10. 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)

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

12. Web Addresses Graduate Forms
Department Forms, Recommendation Forms, Personal Statement Information
On-line Application and Fee Payment

13. 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

14. Contacts
To check on admissions status, contact Angela Rowe at:

15. Questions
Questions?