Welcome to PSU:Graduate School of Education

Educational Doctorate Information Session

Dannelle D. Stevens, Professor, Doctoral Program CoordinatorMicki Caskey, Professor, Associate DeanCandace Reynolds, Associate Professor, ELP ChairSwapna Mukhopadhyay, Professor, CI Specialization Chair Stefanie Randol, Program Advisor

Ed. D. Information Session: AgendaIntroductions

Index cards: Name, email, questions, expectations

Overview of the Ed. D. program

Admission considerations

Application procedures

Specialty area discussions: Small groupsCurriculum and InstructionEducation AdministrationPost Secondary Education

Closing remarks and questions

Ed. D. in Educational Leadership: Carnegie Education Doctorate Program (CPED)

Carnegie Education Doctorate Program (CPED) partner

Prepare leaders to make a significant difference

Unique mission of the Ed.D.: Prepare scholarly practitioners

Associate Dean Micki Caskey

GSE Conceptual Framework

To prepare candidates to provide leadership in:

Diversity and inclusiveness

Research-based practices and professional standards

Impact on learning and development

Evidence-informed decision making

Program Features Cohort model

20-25 students

3-4 year programs

Designed to accommodate working professionals Core classes: Hybrid

Student writing support and advising built into the curriculum

Ed. D. Curriculum: 72 Credit Hours

18GSE Doctorate2 years Core Classes

5-5-5 year 14-4-4 year 2

CORE=27 credits

Post-SecondaryCurriculum &

Instruction4-4-4 year 15-5-5 year 2

Educational Administration

 SPECIALIZATION

=27 credits 

Dissertation Credits DISSERTATION =18 credits 

Admission ConsiderationsPost-master’s degreePrevious educational experience (Transcripts, Resume, Recommendations [3], Essay)Written expression: 3 samples uploaded into online application

Online application materials: DUE Feb. 1 Interviews: March and AprilDecisions: April- May

Can we serve the student well?Do the student’s academic and career goals match with

what the program offers and the faculty expertise?

Same deadline as above

Specializations meetings: Two groupsTake a short breakMeet with Ed.D. specializations:

Curriculum and Instruction

Educational Leadership and Policy: Post secondary education

Closure: Questions?

Thank you for your interest inPortland State University….