Educational Leadership in PreK-12 Program (Ed.D.)
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Program Overview
Ed.D. in Educational Leadership in PreK-12 (51 Credits)
Our mission is to develop dynamic, transformative, and socially responsible leaders who engage others, value diversity, operate with professional integrity, and believe in the value of enabling and empowering all stakeholders for the creation of high-performing schools and school districts.
- A highly personalized approach: Small cohorts keeps the student/teacher ratio low and the level of support high. You will develop career-long professional relationships with your peers, faculty, and advisors.
- Apprenticeship experience: A doctoral apprenticeship offers students the chance to build their professional network, expand career options, and hone their leadership skills.
- Blended learning environment: High quality online courses combined with in-person learning experiences provide students with the flexibility and support they need to succeed.
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Curriculum
Admission Requirements
Doctoral applicants are required to have earned a master's degree from an accredited college or university. Candidates for the doctoral program must apply to the Endicott College using the online application found at endicott.edu/admission/information-for-graduate-students/apply . General application requirements for all doctoral programs include submission of:
- Official transcripts of all post-secondary academic work sent directly from the institution(s) including confirmation of undergraduate degree, date confirmed, and any other graduate work;
- Non-refundable $50.00 application fee (check made payable to Endicott College, cash or online) Application fee waived for veteran and military students;
- Current resume and/or curriculum vitae;
- Three letters of recommendations. Recommendations should address leadership and scholarly potential;
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) for all students whose native language is not English; minimum score of 550 (paper-based) or 79 (iBT) is required. Endicott also accepts an IELTS score of 6.0 or better.
- Writing Sample: A short research paper, limit 5-8 pages, (double-spaced, 12 point font, APA format) responding to the following question:
Choose a contemporary challenge in PreK-12 and provide a research-based synthesis of this issue and a personal narrative. The writing sample will be evaluated for evidence of: thoughtful analysis, ability to develop main points and support claims, focus and organization, academic style, use of sentence variety and vocabulary to convey meaning clearly, control of sentence structure,
language, grammar and punctuation. Please be sure that your full name is on the document. - An admission interview and/or conference is required of all candidates, which will be scheduled after application review.
International Applicants for Graduate Admission
Endicott College welcomes and encourages applicants from around the world. International applicants are required to hold a college or university degree equivalent to a four-year American baccalaureate degree. Educational documents in a foreign language are required to be translated into English. All transcripts and translations of transcripts must be official originals and must show courses completed, grades received, grading scale, duration of study, degree or diploma received, and the date conferred. Endicott College reserves the right to request verification of the credentials by an external agency.International applicants must submit current TOEFL scores when their native language is not English or when their baccalaureate transcript is not from an institution where English is the language of instruction. Once students have been admitted as degree candidates, Endicott College will send detailed instructions about the process for acquiring an Endicott-sponsored student visa.
Program of Study
Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this program, students will:
- Demonstrate knowledge of PreK-12 education's history and major developments leading to contemporary public school curriculum, organization, and leadership structure.
- Master knowledge and skills necessary for senior administrative and leadership roles in PreK-12 education.
- Apply evidence-based research to inform decisions typical of those required of PreK-12 leaders.
- Demonstrate critical inquiry and analysis skills needed to engage at the doctoral level in intellectual discourse within the area of interest.
- Complete an original research-based dissertation.
Required Curriculum
EDL 702 - History of Public EducationEDL 705 - Principles of School FinanceEDL 706 - Family-School EngagementEDL 715 - Research Methods I: QualitativeEDL 720 - Transformational Leadership in Contemporary EducationEDL 725 - Diversity, Access, and Equity in EducationEDL 730 - Current Issues in Educational PolicyEDL 735 - Research Methods II: QuantitativeEDL 738 - Ethical Leadership in EducationEDL 739 - Culture and Change in School OrganizationsEDL 752A - Research Methods III: Program Evaluation/Action ResearchEDL 755A - Dissertation Study Part IEDL 755B - Dissertation Study Part IIEDL 755C - Dissertation Study Part IIIEDL 762 - Leading in a Technological WorldEDL 772A/772B - Doctoral Apprenticeship I & IITotal Degree Requirements - 51 credits
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