PROFESSIONAL
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP Superintendent Doctorate School of Education • Department of Educational Leadership Program: Superintendent Education Doctorate Degree Degrees Available: Education Doctorate (Ed.D.)
Why Superintendent Doctorate at SIUE?
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville offers a program of study leading to the Education Doctorate (Ed.D.) in educational leadership. The program is designed for practicing P-12 school administrators who want to pursue careers as superintendents or school district leaders. Through doctoral study, they develop expertise in using research to make system-wide changes that benefit all students within the school district.
Program Description
The program of study consists of fifty-four (54) semester hours beyond the master’s degree. The curriculum is structured into four parts: 1. Study of foundational theory of school district leadership (27 semester hours). 2. Supervised internship (3 semester hours) in which candidates apply theory in a school district setting. 3. Advanced analysis (9 semester hours) of current issues facing superintendents 4. Research study and application (15 semester hours). After successfully completing parts 1 and 2 above, candidates earn both the Ed.S. degree and Illinois superintendent endorsement. Before advancing to doctoral candidacy (and the final 9 hours of study), students must pass a qualifying examination. Persons admitted to the Education Doctorate program work in a cohort. They typically take two courses per semester (fall, spring, summer) and earn the Ed.S. and Illinois superintendent endorsement after two years. Ed.D. completion requires an additional two years. Please note: Tuition waivers will not be accepted for the Ed.D. program.
Admission Requirements
There are three possible entry points to the Ed.D. degree. • After completion of a master’s degree and certification as a building level administrator; • While working towards superintendent certification and the Ed.S in educational administration; • After completion of the Ed.S. and superintendent certification (must be within the past ten years); Regardless of entry point, acceptance is competitive, and exceptional candidates are selected annually. Applicants should have a minimum grade point average of 3.25, possess an Illinois Type 75 certificate or its equivalent, and hold or have held a school administrative position requiring an Illinois Type 75 certificate or equivalent.
Ed.D. Planning and Admission Committee Phillip Buckley, J.D., Ph.D. • Assistant Professor, Educational Administration John W. Hunt, Ph.D. • Assistant Professor, Educational Administration Linda C. Morice, Ph.D. • Associate Professor, Educational Administration Laurel Puchner, Ph.D. • Department Chair, Learning Culture
and Society • Professor, Educational Psychology
Alison Reeves, Ph.D. • Program Director, Educational Administration • Assistant Professor, Educational Administration
Mary Weishaar, Ph.D. • Associate Dean, School of Education • Professor, Special Education Faculty listing current as of August 2013
Applications should be completed using the guidelines below and forwarded to: Office of Admissions, Box 1047, SIUE, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1047
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SUMMER
FALL
SPRING
YR 1
Educational Policy Making & Governance (EDAD 560) School of Business Management (EDAD 585)
Superintendency & District Administration (EDAD 555) Leadership Theory & Practice (EDAD 570)
School & Communication Relations (EDAD 563) Strategic Management (EDAD 575)
YR 2
Sample Curriculum for Post-Master’s Students:
Personnel Administration (EDAD 565) Educational Facilities Planning & Management (EDAD 573)
District Program Development (EDAD 580)
Internship Practicum (EDAD 591)
Note: All courses are 3 semester hours for a total of 30 semester hours Candidates continue with post-Ed.S coursework (listed below)
YR 2
YR 1
Sample Curriculum For Post-Ed.S. Students: SUMMER
FALL
SPRING
Proseminar in the Superintendency (EDAD 600)
Qualitative Inquiry (EPFR 605) Politics and Policy Making in Education (EDAD 660)
Quantitative Inquiry (EPFR 601) Advanced School Law (EDAD 620)
Research Topics in Educational Leadership (EDAD 690)
Doctoral Capstone Research Topics (EDAD 698)
Doctoral Capstone Research Topics (EDAD 698)
Note: All courses are 3 semester hours for a total of 24 post-Ed.S semester hours
Admission Requirements (continued)
Completed applications must include the following: 1. Graduate School application 2. All baccalaureate and post-baccalaureate transcripts (except those granted by SIUE) 3. Official scores on the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) within the past 5 years (www.ets.org/gre) 4. Current resume that clearly indicates • Educational background • Diversity of P-12 work experience • Progression of P-12 leadership experiences 5. Narrative response to specific questions 6. Three letters of reference from administrators or supervisors who have first-hand knowledge of your professional work. Letters must include a cover sheet and address: • Nature of the relationship with the applicant (at least one person is a current or past supervisor); • Leadership experience (from first-hand experience); • Ability to work collaboratively; • Ability to impact schools to improve student learning; • Oral and written communication skills; • Potential to become a transformative educational leader. 7. Copy of administrative certificate(s).
Exit Requirements
Qualifying examination for advancement to candidacy: This examination consists of essay questions on course content that must be passed prior to work on the Capstone Research Project. The examination is taken before EDAD 690 and EDAD 698. Final Capstone Research Project: Candidates develop an individual, creative capstone research project from a cutting-edge theme developed for the candidate cohort. The capstone project requires deep study of a problem, inquiry, development of a research proposal to address the problem, implementation of the study, and use of data derived from the study to address the problem. The project requires an extensive written document that presents the results of the candidate’s research. An oral presentation and successful defense of the project is required for program completion. The capstone project is planned in EDAD 690; it is carried out, defended and finalized in EDAD 698.
Application Deadline
Priority will be given to completed applications received by February 1, 2013.
Contact Information
Dr. Allison Reeves, Phone: 618.650.3297
[email protected]
This information is current as of October 2013. Courses and information are subject to change at any time.
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