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Doctor of education (Ed.D.) in educational policy and administration—educational
administration track
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The doctor of education (Ed.D.) degree in educational policy and administration
is offered by the Department of Educational Policy and Administration through a
cohort program. The Ed.D. is a professional degree program especially suitable for
individuals who will provide leadership in the operation of educational institutions
and who are interested in applying scholarly research within the school setting.
Who enrolls in this program?
Members of the Ed.D. cohort program are the current and future leaders in Minnesota
schools. They are teachers, principals, and superintendents who have chosen to remain
fully employed in their school districts while studying for an advanced degree.
What is a cohort?
A cohort is comprised of individuals pursuing the same degree program as a group.
Cohort members follow the same curriculum and schedule with some opportunity for
elective courses.
What are the advantages of this cohort program?
- Course content is relevant to the needs of educators.
- Courses are scheduled to meet the needs of students, most of whom are employed
in PK-12 education.
- Instruction and advising are provided by departmental faculty.
- It is possible to remain fully employed while studying for this advanced
degree.
Where are the courses offered?
Courses are offered at various sites. Some courses may be offered via the Internet
or other distance education technologies depending upon appropriate access.
When and where does the next cohort begin?
Minneapolis-St. Paul area students can join a Metro cohort each summer.
What is the application deadline?
Application materials are reviewed on a regular basis. Qualified applicants will
be considered if cohort openings remain.
See also:
Curriculum for Metro cohort
Admission requirements
Overview of Ed.D. and Ph.D. degree options
The College of Education and Human Development at the University of Minnesota
offers a doctor of education (Ed.D.) in educational policy and administration for
international educators. This cohort doctoral program is specifically designed to
meet the needs of educational leaders in international schools and related education
organizations.
Core courses integrate knowledge and skills for the development of leadership
roles in diverse international contexts. The program is made up of 18 relevant credits
from previous graduate work, 42 to 43 credits of new coursework emphasizing cross
cultural leadership perspectives, organizational development and change, comparative
education systems, educational policy, economics of education, program evaluation,
and a 24 credit applied field study thesis which students design to match specific
needs and interests.
Instruction and advising is provided by our experienced faculty who are experts
in the leadership and management of international education organizations.
Through the cohort model, members of the cohort become a part of a professional
learning community. Summers bring the cohort members together at the University
of Minnesota–Twin Cities campus located in Minneapolis,
Minnesota. The summer experience strengthens and expands the member’s professional
and personal networks.
Why study at the University of Minnesota?
University of Minnesota’s College of Education and Human Development at is one
of the finest professional schools of its kind in the United States, and is consistently
ranked in the top 15 among private and public colleges of education. The Department
of Educational Policy and Administration is proud of its tradition of excellence.
Our faculty are not only international education experts, recognized widely for
their scholarly work, but are also excellent and committed teachers.
Who enrolls in this program?
Students are current and future leaders of international schools and related
education organizations. Past students have included superintendents, heads and
directors of schools, principals, teachers and education agency personnel.
It is possible to remain fully employed while studying for this advanced degree.
What are the advantages of a cohort?
A cohort is comprised of a group of students pursuing the same degree program.
Students follow the same curriculum and schedule, with some opportunity for elective
courses.
- A cohort provides a learning community in which members support and learn
from each other.
- Instruction and advising is provided by our experienced faculty who are
experts in the leadership and management of international schools and related
organizations.
- The course content is relevant to the needs of international educators.
- Summer living options include dormitories or apartment-style living on campus.
(Students may make other arrangements).
Where are the courses offered?
Courses are offered during a four-week summer session at the University of Minnesota’s
Minneapolis campus.
During the fall and spring semesters, courses are offered online.
See also:
Curriculum for international cohort
Admission requirements
Recent Ed.D. applied thesis projects
Fretheim, A. (2007). Assessing the Intercultural Sensitivity
of Educators in an American International School.
Helmer, J. (2007). Factors Influencing the Referral of English
Language Learners within an International Elementary School: A Mixed Methods Approach.
Adams, Michael W. (2005). Leadership and School Climate: A Mixed
Methods Study of United States-Accredit Colombian Schools.
Badawi, H. (2005). Parental Reasons for School Choice: A Case
Study of an Islamic School in the U.S.A.
Westrick, J. (2002). Making Meaning from Difference: The Influence
of Participation in Service-learning on the Intercultural Sensitivity of High School
Students at an International School in Hong Kong.
If you have questions about this program or would like to receive application
materials, contact:
Deanne L. Magnusson, Ph. D.
Co-faculty coordinator, Ed.D. for International Educator Doctoral Cohort Programs
330 Wulling Hall, 86 Pleasant Street S.E.
Minneapolis, MN 55455
Phone: 612-626-9647
e-mail: magnu002@umn.edu
Department Web site: www.cehd.umn.edu/edpa
December 2007
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