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The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree program in Educational Administration and Supervision is designed for those who wish to pursue professional careers in leadership roles in educational institutions. The program of studies prepares students for careers as school superintendents, principals, directors and supervisors; administrators in state, federal, and international agencies; professors of Educational Administration; and administrators in institutions of higher education.
The curriculum is designed to enable students to become familiar with and utilize effectively both theoretical and technical knowledge. The program of studies is multidisciplinary and integrates broad intellectual perspectives into the study and practice of Educational Administration/Leadership. The nature of the program of studies may vary among students, depending on their academic background and professional interests.
Applications for admission to the program are encouraged from qualified applicants without regard to personal characteristics not related to ability, performance, or qualifications as determined by University policy or by the program faculty. The best-qualified applicants will be accepted up to the number of spaces available for new students.
Admission to the program is based on the following criteria:
- A master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution and a grade point average of at least 3.25 (on a 4.0 scale) in all graduate work;
- A minimum combined score of 1000 on the verbal and quantitative portions of the Graduate Record Examination (General Test);
- At least three years of successful full-time teaching experience;
- Three letters of recommendation from persons knowledgeable about the applicant’s academic and/or professional competence; and
- A personal interview with a committee of program faculty.
[Note: Foreign applicants are advised to consult the University’s Graduate Catalog for information on the admission of international students.] |
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In order to be fully admitted to the doctoral program, a student must be accepted by the University Graduate School, the College of Education, and the Program in Educational Administration and Supervision. Admission procedures are as follows:
- Prospective students seeking admission to the doctoral program must submit their applications online by visiting the University’s website at http://gradschool.fiu.edu.
- Official transcripts of all prior graduate and undergraduate academic work must be sent directly from each previous institution to the Graduate Admissions Office as well as an official copy of the results of the Graduate Record Examination (General Test).
- A letter of intent together with a current resume (including educational and employment history) must be submitted to the Director, Office of Advanced Graduate Studies, College of Education, Florida International University, Miami, Florida 33199.
- Three letters of recommendation must be submitted to the Director, Office of Advanced Graduate Studies, College of Education, Florida International University, Miami, Florida 33199, by persons knowledgeable about the applicant’s academic and/or professional competence.
- The University Graduate School forwards the applicant’s completed file to the College of Education. On the basis of its review and evaluation of the applicant’s file, the program faculty will either: (1) schedule an interview with the applicant; (2) withhold a decision and request additional information from the applicant; or (3) deny admission to the program.
- Admission to the program is determined by the program faculty on the basis of its evaluation of the applicant’s file, credentials, and the personal interview.
Requirements :
The doctoral program in Educational Administration and Supervision requires the completion of a minimum of 99 semester hours of graduate study beyond the baccalaureate degree. The typical program of studies incorporates approximately 110 semester hours of graduate work, including 36 semester hours that may be transferred to the doctoral program from a master’s degree program.
The coursework is organized as follows:
| I |
Educational Administration and Supervision Specialization (minimum 33 semester hours)
The following courses are required:
EDA 7069 Educational Policy (3)
EDA 7103 Theories of Educational Administration (3)
EDA 7233 Ethics and Educational Leadership (3)
EDA 7288 Politics of Education (3) |
| II |
Minor or Cognate Area (minimum 15 semester hours)
A minor or cognate area of at least 15 semester hours is required. If two minor areas are chosen, one must have at least 12 semester hours of coursework and the other at least 6 semester hours. |
| III |
Professional Education Core (6 semester hours)
EDF 7937 Advanced Topics in the Social Foundations of Education (3)
EDP 7057 Educational Psychology: Advanced Applications (3) |
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Research and Statistics Core (minimum 12 semester hours)
EDF 5481: Foundations of Educational Research (3)
EDF 6472: Research Methods in Education: Introduction to Data Analysis (3)
EDF 6486: Advanced Data Analysis in Quantitative Research (3)
EDF 7403: Data Analysis in Multivariate Educational Research (3)
and/or
EDF 6475: Qualitative Foundations of Educational Research (3) |
| V |
Doctoral Dissertation (EDA 7980: Ed.D. Dissertation---minimum 24 semester hours) |
When all required coursework is completed, the student must pass a written and oral Doctoral Candidacy Examination covering the subject matter in the major and related fields.
A doctoral student does not become a candidate for the doctoral degree until granted formal admission to candidacy. Advancement to candidacy is recommended by the Supervisory Committee and requires at least the following:
| 1. A 3.25 grade point average in the doctoral program. |
| 2. Completion of all program requirements except for the doctoral dissertation. |
| 3. Passing the Doctoral Candidacy Examination (“Comps”). |
A candidate for the doctoral degree is required to prepare and present a doctoral dissertation that demonstrates a capacity for independent thought and for the application of the tools and methods of research to educational issues and problems.
A candidate for the doctoral degree must complete a minimum of 24 semester hours of dissertation credit (EDA 7980: Ed.D. Dissertation). Once enrollment in dissertation credit is initiated, a candidate must maintain continuous registration for at least 3 semester hours of dissertation credit (EDA 7980) each semester (including Summer Semester/Term C) until the dissertation is successfully completed and defended.
All program requirements, including the successful defense of the dissertation, must be
completed within nine years of first enrollment in the doctoral program.
Various forms of financial aid are available to students enrolled in the doctoral program. Information on financial aid may be obtained from the Office of Advanced Graduate Studies in the College of Education, the University’s Financial Aid Office, or the University’s Division of Graduate Studies.
A student admitted to the doctoral program is assigned a temporary faculty advisor to provide guidance in the initial selection of program courses. During the first semester of doctoral study, or upon completion of twelve (12) semester hours of advised doctoral coursework, the student is expected to choose a Major Professor and Supervisory Committee. The primary function of the Supervisory Committee is to oversee the preparation and completion of the program of studies and the development and evaluation of the candidacy examination. A Research Committee guides the development and completion of the doctoral dissertation. The Research Committee may or may not have the same membership as the Supervisory Committee.
The College of Education Doctoral Studies Policies & Procedures Manual provides a systematic set of policies and procedures that govern doctoral study in the College.
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