Doctor of education (Ed.D.) in educational policy and
administration—educational administration track
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The doctor of education (Ed.D.) degree in educational policy and administration
is offered by the Department of Educational Policy and Administration through
a cohort program. The Ed.D. is a professional degree program especially suitable
for individuals who will provide leadership in the operation of educational
institutions and who are interested in applying scholarly research within the school
setting.
Who enrolls in this program?
Members of the Ed.D. cohort program are the current and future leaders in Minnesota
schools. They are teachers, principals, and superintendents who have chosen
to remain fully employed in their school districts while studying for an advanced
degree.
What is a cohort?
A cohort is comprised of individuals pursuing the same degree program as a group.
Cohort members follow the same curriculum and schedule with some opportunity
for elective courses.
What are the advantages of this cohort program?
- Course content is relevant to the needs of educators.
- Courses are scheduled to meet the needs of students, most of whom are
employed in PK-12 education.
- Instruction and advising are provided by departmental faculty.
- It is possible to remain fully employed while studying for this advanced
degree.
Where are the courses offered?
Courses are offered at various sites. Some courses may be offered via the Internet
or other distance education technologies depending upon appropriate access.
When and where does the next cohort begin?
Minneapolis-St. Paul area students can join a Metro cohort each summer.
What is the application deadline?
Application materials are reviewed on a regular basis. Qualified applicants
will be considered if cohort openings remain.
See also:
Curriculum for Metro cohort
Admission requirements
Overview of Ed.D. and Ph.D.
degree options
The College of Education and Human Development at the University of
Minnesota offers a doctor of education (Ed.D.) in educational policy and
administration for international educators. This cohort doctoral program is
specifically designed to meet the needs of educational leaders in international
schools and related education organizations.
Core courses integrate knowledge and skills for the development
of leadership roles in diverse international contexts. The program
is made up of 18 relevant credits from previous graduate work, 42 to
43 credits of new coursework emphasizing cross cultural leadership
perspectives, organizational development and change, comparative
education systems, educational policy, economics of education,
program evaluation, and a 24 credit applied field study thesis which
students design to match specific needs and interests.
Instruction and advising is provided by our experienced faculty
who are experts in the leadership and management of international
education organizations.
Through the cohort model, members of the cohort become a part of
a professional learning community. Summers bring the cohort members
together at the University of Minnesota–Twin Cities campus located
in
Minneapolis,
Minnesota. The summer experience strengthens and expands the member’s
professional and personal networks.
Why study at the University of Minnesota?
University of Minnesota’s College of Education and Human
Development at is one of the finest professional schools of its kind
in the United States, and is consistently ranked in the top 15 among
private and public colleges of education. The Department of
Educational Policy and Administration is proud of its tradition of
excellence. Our faculty are not only international education
experts, recognized widely for their scholarly work, but are also
excellent and committed teachers.
Who enrolls in this program?
Students are current and future leaders of international schools
and related education organizations. Past students have included
superintendents, heads and directors of schools, principals,
teachers and education agency personnel.
It is possible to remain fully employed while studying for this
advanced degree.
What are the advantages of a cohort?
A cohort is comprised of a group of students pursuing the same
degree program. Students follow the same curriculum and schedule,
with some opportunity for elective courses.
- A cohort provides a learning community in which members
support and learn from each other.
- Instruction and advising is provided by our experienced
faculty who are experts in the leadership and management of
international schools and related organizations.
- The course content is relevant to the needs of international
educators.
- Summer living options include dormitories or apartment-style
living on campus. (Students may make other arrangements).
Where are the courses offered?
Courses are offered during a four-week summer session at the
University of Minnesota’s
Minneapolis campus. During the fall and spring semesters,
courses are offered online.
See also:
Curriculum for international
cohort
Admission requirements
Recent Ed.D. applied thesis projects
Fretheim, A. (2007). Assessing the
Intercultural Sensitivity of Educators in an American International
School.
Helmer, J. (2007). Factors Influencing the
Referral of English Language Learners within an International
Elementary School: A Mixed Methods Approach.
Adams, Michael W. (2005). Leadership and School
Climate: A Mixed Methods Study of United States-Accredit Colombian
Schools.
Badawi, H. (2005). Parental Reasons for School
Choice: A Case Study of an Islamic School in the U.S.A.
Westrick, J. (2002). Making Meaning from
Difference: The Influence of Participation in Service-learning on
the Intercultural Sensitivity of High School Students at an
International School in Hong Kong.
If you have questions about this program or would like to
receive application materials, contact:
Deanne L. Magnusson, Ph. D.
Co-faculty coordinator, Ed.D. for International Educator Doctoral
Cohort Programs
330 Wulling Hall, 86 Pleasant Street S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-626-9647
e-mail: magnu002@umn.edu
Department Web site:
www.cehd.umn.edu/edpa
December 2007
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