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Doctor of education (Ed.D.)
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Doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.)
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| Purpose |
Preparation
as a practitioner scholar. Most graduates will assume or
continue roles as leaders in PreK-12 education and related
arenas of practice (e.g., state departments of education). The
Ed.D. curriculum emphasizes a broad scope of knowledge and
skills related to understanding the context of schooling,
leading educational organizations, understanding and utilizing
research, and evaluating program effectiveness. Some graduates
may assume positions in higher education institutions with a
primary focus on teaching and the development of educational
administrators and other leaders. |
Preparation as a researcher.
Most
graduates will assume positions in which research in educational
administration, policy research, or related areas is a primary
focus of their work. The Ph.D. curriculum emphasizes more
breadth and depth in theory and research methodology than the
Ed.D. Also emphasized is deeper knowledge about specific
topical areas in which students anticipate developing a
long-term research and teaching interest. Graduates will be
prepared for positions in higher education institutions in which
research is a primary focus. |
| Thesis |
Field study
(24 thesis credits). Inquiry focused on a problem of practice.
Often the Ed.D. thesis takes the form of an evaluation. |
Dissertation
(24 thesis credits). Inquiry grounded in theory, culminating in
a contribution to the knowledge base of educational policy and
administration. |
| Instructional delivery |
Metro area cohorts:
Cohort based (some course are taken with students from other
programs)All core courses taught by U of M faculty
All thesis advising by U of M faculty
Courses delivered in concentrated blocks during summer;
one evening/week and some Saturdays during fall and spring
Courses taught on Twin Cities campus
Greater MN cohorts:
Cohort based
Most courses taught by U of M faculty
Primary thesis advising by U of M faculty
Summer courses delivered in concentrated blocks; fall and
spring courses usually taught at regional location or online |
Adviser-guided, individualized
program
(coursework is usually taken with students from other
program tracks within the department) All core courses taught by U of M faculty
All thesis advising by U of M faculty
Courses delivered on the Twin Cities campus, usually in a
standard once- or twice-a-week format for each course. Most
courses are held in the evening; occasionally there may be
courses on Saturday.
Full time students typically take 9-12 credits each
semester; part time students typically take 3-6 credits each
semester |
| Admission criteria |
Preferred performance levels:
GRE 500-500-4.5
GPA undergraduate 3.0; graduate 3.5
Required:
Review of transcripts
Statement of purpose and essays
Letters of support
Up-to-date resume |
Preferred performance levels:
GRE 500-500-4.5
GPA undergraduate 3.0; graduate 3.5
Required:
Review of transcripts
Statement of purpose and essays
Letters of support
Up-to-date resume |
| Total degree minimum |
76 |
52 coursework credits (semester)
24 thesis credits (semester) |
76 |
52 coursework credits (semester)
24 thesis credits (semester) |
Department
core |
3 |
5001 Formal Organizations (3) |
10 |
5001 Formal Orgs
(3)
8302 Ed Policy Perspectives (3)
8011 Seminar - Reading Res (1)
8087 Research Design (3) |
| Program core |
18 |
8020 Leadership Th and RP (3) 5302 Policy (3) 5364 Context and Practice EdL (3) 5301 Contexts of Learning (3) 5344 School Law (3)
5324 Fin Mgmt for Elem-Sec Educ (3) |
18 |
5346 Politics of Ed (3)
8020 Leadership Th and RP (3)
Adviser guided and approved (12) |
| Methodology |
13 |
5501 Program Eval I (3)
5xxx Program Eval II (3)
EPSY 5261 Statistics (3)
8011 Doc Sem: Reading Res (1)
8012 Doc Sem: Problems, Ques (1)
8013 Doc Sem: Design (1)
8014 Doc Sem: Lit Review (1) |
12 |
Qualitative course (3)
Quantitative course (3)
Adviser guided and approved (6) |
| Other |
18 |
Electives:
Adviser guided and approved. |
12 |
Electives:
Adviser guided and approved. |
| Outside EDPA credits |
Coursework must include 12 credits
with designations other than EDPA. These credits would include
any methodology courses required in the EDPA program but taken
in other departments. |
Coursework must include 12 credits with designations
other than EDPA. These credits would include any methodology courses
required in the EDPA program but taken in other departments. |
| Transfer policy |
Up to 9 credits of prior coursework may be
approved by cohort director; up to 18 credits if inclusive of 9
prior U of M EDPA graduate credits.
Syllabus or equivalent required for approval of coursework from
other institutions.
Credits approved for transfer must have been taken within 10
years of the program approval date. |
Up to 9 credits of prior coursework
may be approved by a faculty adviser; up to 18 credits if
inclusive of 9 prior U of M EDPA graduate credits.
Syllabus or equivalent required for approval of coursework from
other institutions.
Under exceptional circumstances, advisers may advocate that
additional credits from other institutions be accepted by means of
special petition.
Credits approved for transfer must have been taken within 10 years
of the program approval date. |
| Principles for adviser approval of program
credits |
Methodology
coursework to support thesis.
Coursework to support student-specific leadership practice.
U of M graduate level coursework criteria. |
Core knowledge in
field of ed admin.
Extensive research preparation, including methods courses to
support thesis.
Depth of knowledge in expert area.
Opportunity for teaching and research practicum or equivalent
experiences. |
