1. College of Education: Online Doctoral Degrees

2. 2  Introductions  About Walden University  Online Environment  Program Support  Degree Options and Curricula  Program Components and Activities  Admissions Process  Tuition and Discount Information Session Agenda

3. 3 About Walden University  Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota  Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) *  Providing graduate distance education for more than three decades to students from all 50 states and more than 40 countries *NCA is located at 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456.

4. 4 Distance Learning Model  A program developed specifically for adult learners  How adult learners learn best: –When instruction is convenient to them –When learning with their colleagues –When what they learn is directly applicable to their work

5. 5 Online Environment

6. 6 Discussion threads

7. 7  Enrollment Advisor  Online Study Team  Faculty Member  Course Manager (Online concierge)  Academic Advisor Program Support…. You are never alone!

8. 8 Program Format Education Doctorate Three year program 54 semester hours, consecutive 16 week courses 15-20 hour weekly commitment Ph.D. Four to five year program 134 quarter credit hours, four and five credit courses 15-20 hour weekly commitment

9. 9 Walden’s Ed.D. and Ph.D. Ed.D.Ph.D. in Education Doctor of EducationDoctor of Philosophy Practitioner-based with specializations in teacher leadership or administrator leadership Research-based with nine specializations Online courses with cohorts and mentor Online courses and independent study with mentor 3 Part Residency requirement20 units of residency Doctoral studyDissertation

10. 10 Walden’s Ed.D. in Administrator Leadership  Designed for administrators who want to effect change at the school, district and community level  Ideal for individuals in positions such as: – Superintendent of Schools – Principal – Assistant Principal – University Faculty Member – Central Office Administrator

11. 11 Walden’s Ed.D. in Teacher Leadership  Designed for teachers who want to continue teaching while assuming more responsibility at school and in the community  Ideal if you aspire to such positions as: – Professional Development Coordinator – Mentor Teacher – Curriculum Coordinator – Department Chair – University Faculty Member

12. 12 Ed.D. Program Components and Activities  Online Study group  DVD/Video/CD* (expert presentations & demonstrations by master teachers)  Scholarly Writing  Research  Doctoral Development Plan  Discussion Activities  Residencies  Doctoral Study

13. 13 Ed.D. Coursework Guide Courses for Ed.D. Semester 1 Foundations for Doctoral Study (6 credits) Semester 2 Proseminar (6 credits) Semester 3 Research Approaches (6 credits) Semester 4 Proseminar (6 credits) Semester 5 Quantitative Research (6 credits) Semester 6 Proseminar (6 credits) Semester 7 Qualitative Research (6 credits) Semester 8 Doctoral Study Intensive (6 credits) Semester 9 Doctoral Study Intensive (6 credits)

14. 14 Ed.D. Residencies Three-part residency requirement during course of study at various locations throughout the United States  First residency conducted face-to-face – Takes place within the first two semesters of program over a three day weekend  Second residency conducted online – Online synchronous communication over two three-day weekends  Third residency has three options – Professional organization proposal and online colloqium – Paper accepted for peer-reviewed publication and online colloqium – Present paper at Walden University residency

15. 15  Put learning into action  Culmination of doctoral program  Inquiry-oriented  Original contribution to education field – Developing curricula – Writing a textbook – Field testing a new theory and reporting results Doctoral Study

16. 16 Walden’s Ph.D. in Education ▪Produces leaders who can address the nation’s most pressing educational challenges. ▪Choose from nine specializations: – General Program – Adult Education Leadership – Community College Leadership – Early Childhood Education – Educational Technology – Higher Education – K-12 Educational Leadership – Special Education – Self-Designed

17. 17 Ph.D. in Education Program Components ▪ Online courses  Asynchronous discussion available 24 hours/day  Proven online course development and delivery methodologies ▪ Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs)  Research-based  Student-directed, faculty-guided, in-depth independent study  Accommodates individual learning needs and objectives ▪ Hybrid of online courses and applied research ▪ Faculty mentors  Advise and assess students on KAMs  Monitor students’ progress through their program in relation to the overall program goals  Prepare students for dissertation research  Serve as leaders in their fields

18. 18 Ph.D. Residencies  Twenty (20) units required Student must attend their first residency within the first nine months of their Ph.D. program  Face-to-face sessions that allow students to work together with academic support staff and faculty in a variety of activities: Seminars Colloquia Individual advising Classroom instruction  Held throughout the United States and at industry conferences  Facilitate learning from other students in the program and important networking opportunities

19. 19 Dissertation  Original contribution to education field  Inquiry-oriented  Students set forth new ideas and enlightened insights to effect change in individuals, organizations, and society.  Requires you to demonstrate your knowledge of research design and your ability to interpret research findings.  Culmination of doctoral program  KAMs help to develop the dissertation

20. 20 Master’s Admission Requirements  A baccalaureate degree from CHEA accredited University  A valid teaching certificate or two years of teaching experience  Completed application  Official transcripts  Goal statement  Professional references

21. 21 Master’s Tuition and Fees* Tuition: $360 per credit x 6 credits per semester $2,160 per semester x 5 semesters Total Tuition: $10, 800 (includes books and materials) Fees: $50 application fee Total: $10,850 Total Cost: MLE $11,100 | EdL $13,010 | Science $11,930 Note: Books and materials are not included in the tuition for the MLE program. *All tuition and fees are subject to change.

22. 22 Ed.D. Admission Requirements  Master’s Degree from CHEA accredited University (3.0+ GPA)  Access to a learning environment  Completed application  Official Masters transcripts  Goal statement  Professional references  Program Specific Requirements :  Teacher leadership- Teacher certification and 3 yrs. professional experience related to program specialization are preferred.  Administrator leadership- A dministrative or Leadership certification and position preferred at matriculation.

23. 23 Ed.D. Tuition and Fees* Courses Cost per Credit Hour Total Credits Required Total Cost Initial Course$5906$3,540 Proseminars$59018$10,620 Research Courses$59018$10,620 Doctoral Study$59012$7,080 Total Tuition without Residencies $31,860 Residencies$6003$1,800 Total Tuition with Residencies $33,660 Fees: $50Application Fees (non-refundable) $750Doctoral Study Processing Fee (not included in tuition costs) *All tuition and fees are subject to change.

24. 24 Ph.D. Admission Requirements  Master’s Degree from CHEA accredited University (3.0+ GPA)  Completed application  Official graduate transcripts  Goal statement  Professional references  3 years professional experience is preferred in related program for which application is made

25. 25 Ph.D. Tuition and Fees* ▪ Total: 134 quarter credits  $ 4,050 per quarter (does not include residency costs) ▪ Fees  Application Fee $50 (non-refundable)  4-day residencies $800  Winter or Summer Session $1,200 *All tuition and fees are subject to change.

26. 26 Financial Aid – Federal Stafford Loans Apply at www.fafsa.ed.gov Income is not a qualifying factor Federal Loan Forgiveness Program  For teachers who teach in title one schools  Forgive up to $5,000 of Stafford loans Interest-Free Payment Plan (TuitionPay)  One-time enrollment fee  Monthly payment plan Tax Credits  Deduct up to $3,000 in tuition costs for higher education on taxes.  Consult your personal accountant for details Financing your Degree

27. 27 Tuition Discount Discount StructureMasters (Based on 30 credits) EdD PhD (Based on 4 years Completion) 5% discount for a group of 5+$540 Savings$1683 Savings $3240 Savings 7% discount for a group of 21+$756 Savings$2,356 Savings $4536 Savings 10% discount for a group of 31+$1,080 Savings$3,366 Savings $6480 Savings 15% discount for a group of 51+$1,620 Savings$5,049 Savings $9720 Savings

28. 28 G. Bret Levesque Enrollment Advisor 1-800-460-6701 Extension: 2818 Bret.Levesque@WaldenU.edu Questions and Answers