EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

DOCTORAL STUDY INFORMATION

SESSION

School of Education ranked among the top 30

Nationally and internationally recognized faculty

Professors of Practice who are current or recent administrators

Collaborative history and partnerships with Virginia LEAs

Why Choose VCU?

Two Doctoral Programs

Ed.D.Ph.D.

Continuum?

ScholarPractitioner

Ph.D. Ed.D.

Experiences

Practice

Team-based

Capstone

Courses

Research

Individualized

Dissertation

The Ph.D. in Education Program

The Ph.D. in Education

Ph.D. in Education Tracks Special Education and Disability

Policy Instructional Leadership Urban Services Leadership Research and Evaluation Educational Psychology

Educational Leadership

Educational Leadership Track (Ph.D.)“The educational leadership track of the Ph.D. in education is designed for those interested in critically examining leadership in education. This track is conceptualized as a set of learning experiences that allow students to grow from being consumers to producers of research that draws inspiration from real-world problems of education and leadership. Emphasis is placed on conducting problem-finding, problem-solving, and especially translational research.”

Ph.D.

Exams

Independent Research

Coursework

Research Courses Qualifying Exam Concentration

Courses

Externship / Co-curricular

Comprehensive ExamDissertation

(48 Credit Hours)

The Ed.D. in Leadership

Ed.D. in Leadership“The purpose of the Ed.D. in Leadership is to provide leaders with authentic experiences, appropriate knowledge and skills and opportunities for reflection that will enable them to succeed in organizational leadership positions.  Three analytic lenses -- equity, accountability and learning environments -- will guide learning activities and enable students from varying backgrounds to consider learning through common perspectives.”

Ed.D. Program 48 hours of coursework Completion in 3 years Equity, Accountability, Learning Lenses Case-Study Base Team Instruction and Team Learning Technology

FAQ

How do I get in?Admissions:

Complete Application Application Form Transcripts GRE scores (Ph.D.) MAT scores (Ed.D) Personal Statement 3 Letters of reference (FORMS) 3 years of leadership experience (Ed.D) CV Artifacts as evidence of leadership activities

What is the Deadline for Application?

Admissions:

Ed.D.- March 1st, 2014MAT SCORES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THAT DATE

Ph.D.- March 1st, 2014OFFICIAL GRE SCORES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THAT DATE

How much does it cost?

Tuition:

Ed.D. Tuition(subject to change, other fees may apply)

OFF-CAMPUS ON-CAMPUS

2013-14 $460 per credit hour 47 off-campus credit hours 6 online credit hours that carry

additional $55 per credit hour technology fee

($460x47)+($55x6)=

$21,950

2013-14 $536 per credit hour 1 on-campus credit hour $536 Total = $22,486

Ph.D. Tuition(subject to change, other fees may apply)

OFF-CAMPUS ON-CAMPUS

2013-14$460 per credit hour18 off-campus credit

hours$8,280

2013-14$ 536 per credit hour30 on-campus credit

hours$16,080Total = $24,360

When Does Class Start?

Ph.D. Ed.D

Summer begins late May and runs through early August

Fall begins third week of August and runs through mid-December

Begins early-mid May, orientation at VCU

May-early June, site TBD in regions, weeknights and some Saturdays

On-line and independent work, early June -mid July

Mid-end July, final meeting at VCU

Can I do this?

I THINK I CAN!!

How much time can I give?

B-I-G Question #1:

How hard am I willing to work?

B-I-G Question #2:

What am I willing to give up?B-I-G Question #3:

CONTACTS EDLP Ph.D. TRACK COORDINATOR

Dr. Whitney Newcombwhsherman@vcu.edu

Ed.D. COORDINATORDr. Cheri Magillccmagill@vcu.edu

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For more details about these programs and to access forms and additional links:

http://www.soe.vcu.edu/academics/el/programs.html

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