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
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Doctor of education (Ed.D.) for international
educators
A cohort-based doctoral program for leaders and future leaders in international
education
We are pleased to announce a new opportunity for graduate-level study in international
education at the University of Minnesota.
This cohort doctoral program is specifically designed to meet the needs of international
educators. The curriculum has been designed exclusively with the professional international
educator audience in mind, including individuals working with study abroad, international
students and scholars, international education and exchange, and other related areas.
Students can pursue doctoral study while continuing to work full time.
Courses are offered during a three-week summer session at the University of Minnesota’s
Twin Cities (Minneapolis, MN) campus. During fall and spring semesters courses are
offered via the Internet.
This doctoral program has a primary concentration in international education
and intercultural training, focusing on theoretical and applied issues that confront
international educators working in diverse international contexts. Students who
enroll in our program for international educators are typically working or seeking
to work as administrators, faculty members, or other professionals in colleges and
universities or other international organizations.
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.
Advantages of the cohort program
A cohort is comprised of individuals pursuing the same degree program as a group.
Participants in the international educators concentration follow the same core curriculum
and schedule.
- A cohort provides a learning community in which members support and learn
from each other.
- Instruction and advising is provided by experienced faculty who are experts
in international education.
- The course content is relevant to the needs of international educators.
It is possible to remain fully employed while studying for this advanced degree.
- Summer living options include dormitories or apartment style living on campus.
(Student’s may make other arrangements.)
- The college is one of the finest professional schools of its kind in the
United States, consistently ranked in the top 15 among colleges of education.
Overview of the program
Courses
The coursework for the Ed.D. cohort program for international educators will
consist of:
- 44-45 new semester credits emphasizing critical issues, leadership, policy
analysis, and program evaluation in international education;
- 18 credits from previously completed graduate level coursework will be applied
as a supporting knowledge area; and
- 24 thesis credits, associated with the completion of the applied doctoral
research project.
Application deadline
A new cohort is anticipated to start Summer 2011. For further information
contact Deanne Magnusson, Ph.D.,
Coordinator, International Ed.D. Programs at
magnu002@umn.edu or 612-626-9647.
Admissions criteria and procedures
Required
- A completed master’s degree or equivalent from an accredited institution.
- GRE1 scores: 500 verbal, 500 quantitative, 4.5 Analytical writing
- TOEFL2 or IELTS3 results (international students)
- TOEFL: 550 paper based, 213 computer based, 79 (19 reading, 21 writing)
internet based
- IELTS: 6.5
Preferred performance levels
- 3.0 undergraduate grade point average
- 3.5 graduate grade point average
* The GRE is administered via computer at commercial testing sites and most large
institutions of higher education. More information on testing sites can be found
at www.gre.org or by calling 609-771-7243.
1 Graduate Record Examination, www.gre.org.
2 Test of English as a Foreign Language,
www.toefl.org.
3 International English Language Testing System,
www.ceii.org.
To apply for admission, students must submit two completed University
of Minnesota applications (one for the Graduate School and one for the Department
of Educational Policy and Administration), transcript(s) of all previously completed
college-level coursework, GRE scores, and two letters of reference.
Tuition and financial assistance
Graduate tuition rates and fees
for each semester can be found online.
Financial assistance for graduate students includes loans, grants, scholarships,
fellowships, and graduate assistantships. To be considered for student loans and
other government-based student aid, students must submit a Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), which can be completed on-line at
www.fafsa.ed.gov.
We hope that you will consider joining us in this cohort program.
We invite you to contact us if you have questions about this program.
August 2009
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