New
Department:
Organizational
Leadership, Policy,
and Development
Effective July 1, 2009, a
new department has been created
that integrates the business and
marketing education, human
resource development and adult
education, and comprehensive
WHRE programs from the
Department of
Work and Human Resource
Education (WHRE) into the
department formerly known as
Educational Policy and
Administration (EdPA). The
name of this new department is
Organizational Leadership,
Policy, and Development (OLPD).
It will offer exciting
opportunities for collaboration
and interdisciplinary education
and research. Click
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Doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) in educational policy and administration—educational
administration track
The doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) degree with a program emphasis in educational
administration, administered by the Graduate
School and offered by the Department of Educational Policy and Administration
(EdPA), provides an opportunity for intensive study of the field of education. It
is especially suitable for students who wish to pursue careers in policy, research,
or college and university teaching. It is also available to students who are interested
in careers in school, district, and statewide administration though it is more theory
and research oriented than the doctorate of education (Ed.D.)
degree which is also offered by EdPA.
Who enrolls in this program?
Ph.D. students are the future leaders, university faculty members, and researchers
in the field of education. They come to this program from positions as teachers,
school and district administrators, and from leadership positions in state and private
organizations committed to improving education. The program is selective; it is
limited to 10 students each year. They are selected on the basis of their credentials
and their long-term interest in policy, research, and college and university teaching.
All new students begin in the fall semester.
What will my program look like?
The Ph.D. requires that students enrolled under the semester system take at least
52 credits of course work. Students who already have a master's degree, with adviser’s
approval, can transfer up to 18 semester credits toward their Ph.D. In addition,
24 semester thesis credits will be required for the dissertation. Typically, a course
meeting once a week throughout the semester is three credits. Students may complete
the coursework on either a full-time or part-time basis.
How long will my Ph.D. program take?
Going full time, including summers, students often can complete the required
coursework in 2 to 2½ years, at which time they complete preliminary written and
oral examinations. Many are able to complete their dissertation in another 1 to
2 years. Upon completion of their dissertation, they take a final oral examination.
Doctoral students must complete all their requirements and receive their degree
within five calendar years after passing their preliminary oral examination.
See also:
Please see admission requirements or contact:
Peter Demerath, Ph.D.
Department of Educational Policy and Administration
College of Education and Human Development
University of Minnesota
330 Wulling Hall
86 Pleasant Street SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455-0221
Phone: 612-626-0768
E-mail:
pwd@umn.edu
Revised October 2007
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