Curriculum for higher education tracks
Below are the curricula for the following:
M.A. program
Ph.D. program
Ed.D.
Program core (12 or more semester credits):
- EDPA 5701—U.S. Higher Education (3 cr)
Plus 9 additional semester credits, including at least 6 selected
from:
- EDPA 5001—Formal Organizations in Education (3 cr)
- EDPA 8702—Administration & Leadership in Higher Education
(3 cr)
- EDPA 5704—College Students Today (3 cr)
- EDPA 8703—Public Policy in Higher Education (3 cr)
Related field (6 or more semester credits):
The master’s degree requires 6 semester credits taken outside
the department that directly relate to the student’s area of study.
These courses should be selected in consultation with the adviser
and should constitute a solid course work foundation for the student’s
Plan B paper.
Methodology (6 or more semester credits):
- EDPA 5501—Principles and Methods of Evaluation (3 cr)
- Additional research methodology course to be identified
with adviser.
Electives (to be determined with adviser; used to reach
required total of 30 credits)
Plan B paper (master’s paper) (2-4 semester credits):
- EDPA 5795—Plan B Research Design (2-3 cr)
Total program: 30 credits
Departmental core (10 semester credits):
The departmental core is a set of prescribed courses that provides
all Ph.D. students in the Department of Educational Policy and Administration
with a common base of knowledge. Students are expected to complete
these courses (except 8015) during their first year of graduate
study.
- EDPA 5001—Formal Organizations in Education (3 cr)
- EDPA 8011—Doctoral Research Seminar (1 cr)
- EDPA 8015—Research Design and Ed. Policy (3 cr)
- EDPA 8302—Educational Policy Perspectives (3 cr)
Program core (18 or more semester credits):
The program core is a set of courses prescribed by the program
emphasis. Students are expected to complete the program core within
the first two years of full-time graduate study or within the first
three years of part-time study.
- EDPA 5701—U.S. Higher Education (3 cr)
- EDPA 5704—College Students Today (3 cr)
- EDPA 8702—Administration and Leadership in Higher Education
(3 cr)
- EDPA 8703—Public Policy in Higher Education (3 cr)
- EDPA electives (must be in higher education) (9 cr)
Methodology courses (12 or more semester credits):
Coursework in methodology provides students with the analytical
techniques and skills necessary for disciplined inquiry and policy
analysis. Methodology courses are usually selected from statistics,
measurement and evaluation, research methods, computer analysis
of data, psychometrics, and econometrics. All students are required
to have some background or course work in statistics.
- EDPA 5501—Principles and Methods of Evaluation (3 cr)
In addition, all students are required to have coursework in
statistics through multiple regression. Courses are selected in
consultation with adviser.
Supporting program or minor field of study (12 or more
semester credits):
The supporting program or minor field of study provides in-depth
coursework in other departments that directly supports the dissertation
area. In addition, this coursework is used by the student to focus
on individual interests and professional goals.
Thesis credits (24 semester credits):
All students are required to register for EDPA 8888 for 24 semester
credits after completing the preliminary oral examination.
Total program credit summary
Course credits: 55
Thesis credits: 24
Total Ph.D. credits = 79
Program core
EDPA 5701—U.S. Higher Education (3 cr)
Presents historical and contemporary perspectives on higher education
in the United States, with emphasis on the structure, history, and
purposes of the higher education system as a whole.
EDPA 5001—Formal Organizations in Education (3 cr)
Presents classical and contemporary theories of organizations and
their applications in higher education and related fields.
EDPA 5704—College Students Today (3 cr)
Focuses on college student development, curricular and extracurricular
activities, and student-faculty interaction in colleges and universities.
EDPA 8703—Public Policy in Higher Education (3 cr)
Presents theories, analytic methods, and critical issues in higher
education at the state and national levels. Issues include equality
of educational opportunity and access, affirmative action, system-wide
governance and coordination, research funding, student financial
aid, and public accountability.
EDPA 8702—Administration and Leadership in Higher Education (3 cr)
Examines issues of leadership, governance, and administration in
higher education through theoretical perspectives and practical
analysis. Topics include planning, change, decision making, organizational
culture, budgeting, and conflict management.
Fall and spring classes will meet on Friday and Saturday, approximately
once a month. Summer courses will be offered each year in an intensive,
two-week session near the end of June.
All classes will be held on the Duluth and Twin Cities campuses
of the University of Minnesota.
Other higher education courses
Other courses will be chosen based on the common interests of
members of the cohort. The following list is illustrative of previous
courses chosen:
- Racial and Ethnic Diversity in Higher Education
- Instruction and Learning in Higher Education
- Leadership and Administration of Student Affairs
- Technology Policy in Higher Education
- Conflict Management in Higher Education
- Developmental Education Programs and Postsecondary Students
- Two-Year Post-secondary Institutions
- Institutional Research in Postsecondary Education
- Strategic Planning in Higher Education
- The Economics of Higher Education
Methodology courses
Students will complete graduate-level courses in statistical
methods, qualitative methods, and principles and methods of evaluation.
Seminar
The Ed.D. cohort program in higher education includes an ongoing
seminar that provides a forum for discussion of research topics
and methods and gives attention to critical issues in higher education.
It also provides students with guidance in preparing for their doctoral
examinations and doctoral research projects, as well as enhancing
their career development.
Additional credits
A set of 12 credits constituting a supporting program and 24
thesis credits are included in the doctoral program. Up to 12 credits
may be transferred in from a masters program.
Total program credit summary
Required new coursework credits: 41
Supporting program credits: 12
Thesis credits: 24
Total Ed.D. credits (minimum) = 77
Educational Policy and Administration core
EDPA 5044—Introduction to the Economics of Education (3 cr)
EDPA 5080—Comparative Organizational Dynamics and Innovations
in International Contexts (3 cr)
EDPA 5302—Educational Policy Perspectives (3 cr)
EDPA 5704—College Students Today: A Global Perspective (3 cr)
EDPA 8702—Administration and Leadership in Higher Education
(3 cr)
EDPA 8011—Doctoral Research Seminar (1 cr)
International Ed. concentration
EDPA 5048—Cross Cultural Perspectives on Leadership (3 cr)
EDPA 5080—Internationalization of Education: Theory to
Practice (3 cr)
EDPA 5132—Intercultural Education and Training (3 cr)
EDPA 8002—Critical Issues in Contemporary Education (3 cr)
EDPA 8121—Doctoral Seminar: for International Educators (4-5
cr)
The Ed.D. for international educators program is intended for
full-time professionals and those aspiring to be leaders in the
field. Courses are offered during a three-week summer session at
the University of Minnesota’s Minneapolis campus. During years
1-3, fall and spring semester required courses will be offered
via the Internet.
Research Methods Courses
Students will complete graduate-level courses in statistical
methods, qualitative methods, and principles and methods of
evaluation.
Seminar
The Ed.D. cohort program for international educators includes
an ongoing seminar (EDPA 8121) that provides a forum for
discussion of possible applied dissertation thesis topics and
methods. It also provides students with guidance in preparing
for their doctoral examinations.
Additional credits
A set of 18 credits constituting a supporting program may be
transferred into the program from a previously awarded Master's
Degree. 24 thesis credits are included in the doctoral program.
Total program credit summary
Required new coursework credits: 44-45
Supporting program credits: 18
Thesis credits: 24
Total Ed.D. credits (minimum) = 87-88
Advising
The faculty co-directors of the program typically serve as
advisors to provide information and guidance until the student
has completed two semesters of course work and is ready to file
their doctoral program with the Graduate School. At this point,
a faculty dissertation advisor is selected, and the student and
advisor work closely together during the process for completing
the dissertation.
Revised November 2007
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