TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership

Purpose and Focus of the Ed.D.

The Ed.D. program is designed to expand the knowledge of the students while adding

knowledge to the profession through high quality research and applied scholarship. The

focus of the program is on educational leaders in the PK-16 setting.

AVAILABLEAPPROACHABLE

AFFORDABLE

Why Tarleton?

Available

Convenient locationsHybrid (online & face-to-face) instruction on weeknights

and weekendsCourse schedules tailored to working professionals

Approachable

Student-centered, relevant coursesEngaged facultyCollaborative learning environmentDoctoral cohort model

Affordable

Resident Tuition & Fees

(6 SCH)

Rates are based on the 2014 fall semester classes, are estimates, and are subject to change. Course-specific and optional fees are excluded. The university tuition & fee calculator was used to calculate this figure.

$1,993.60

Average Resident Full-Time (9 SCH) Graduate Tuition & Fees at Texas Public Universities

Institution (41 total)

Avg. Yearly Tuition & Fees

1. UT – Dallas $11,940

2. UT – Austin $10,9183. Univ. of Houston $8,6044. UT - Arlington $8,000

11. Univ. of North Texas $5,242

14. Texas A&M – Commerce $4,960

36. Tarleton $3,311

Average

$4,789

Data from IPEDS (nces.ed.gov/ipeds/) 2012-2013

60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS (SCH) PLUS DISSERTATION

Ed.D. in Educational Leadership Curriculum

Curriculum Overview

Educational Leadership Core (27 SCH)Research Tools (12 SCH)Electives & Specialization (21 SCH)Qualifying ExamDissertation (12 SCH)

Doctoral course work may include participation in structured and unstructured activities at off-site locations. Students should be prepared for the outside

activities, the time involved, and the related expenses.

Educational Leadership Core (27 SCH)

Historical & Theoretical FoundationsPhilosophy & EthicsLaw & PolicyData Analysis & Organizational ImprovementOrganizational LeadershipPolitics & GovernanceCritical Issues

Research Tools (12 SCH)

Foundations of StatisticsResearch MethodsInquiry IInquiry II

Possible Specialization & Elective Areas (21 SCH)

Principal CertificationSuperintendent

CertificationHigher Education

LeadershipDiagnostician

Certification

Cognate Areas Curriculum Gifted/Talented Reading Educational Technology

Others

Other Experiences

Diversity InstituteWashington, DC InstitutePresentations/publications with faculty Others (e.g., Professional Meetings)

Qualifying Exam

Based on program objectivesStudents take exam after completing the leadership

core and prior to dissertation proposal

Dissertation (12 SCH)

A thorough study of a problem in educational leadership investigated in a scientific manner with the assistance of a

three-member dissertation committee selected by the student.

APPLICATION PACKETSELECTION PROCESS

How to Apply

Application Guidelines

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Submit materials to College of Graduate Studies

Regularly check application status (particularly references)

Must meet deadlines

Application Deadlines November 1 - Early

application deadline Admitted students may

begin taking electives in Spring

April 1 - General application deadline Admitted students begin

core coursework with cohort in Summer

Application Packet

• Online application• Apply at www.tarleton.edu/edlps/doctoralapplication.htmlDoctoral Application

• $30 to College of Graduate Studies (within online application)Application Fee

• Master’s degree from accredited institution• Min. of 18 hrs. coursework in admin., management, or

leadership (or equivalent)Official Transcripts

• Minimum of 4 (using Letter of Reference Template)• At least 2 from individuals that hold doctoral degrees Letters of Reference

• Scores from last 5 yearsGRE Scores

• Single pdf file with 3 components (details on next slide)Electronic Portfolio

Electronic Portfolio

Electronic portfolio components (in single pdf file) Letter of introduction (1 page maximum) Resume or curriculum vita

Should be detailed & comprehensive Include all roles and accomplishments (e.g., honors, leadership roles,

professional memberships) Statement of purpose in pursuing this doctoral degree. Describe

how your previous experiences and future aspirations factor into your purpose (in 600 words or fewer)

Three Stage Selection Process

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Can certification course work be applied

toward the Ed.D.?

Yes, under two conditions:1. The coursework must not

apply toward another degree.

2. The coursework cannot be older than 10 years. Certification coursework would apply toward the Specialization Area credits.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I transfer hours from another

university?

A student may transfer a maximum of 12 SCH as long as it is graduate-level course work that supports the student’s course of study as determined by the advisor. Transferred coursework may not replace any of the leadership core.

Frequently Asked Questions

If I am able, may I take more courses than

recommended in the typical curriculum?

Yes, the doctoral-only coursework is sequenced, but electives are not. Experienced students will tell you that electives should be taken as soon as possible in the program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the qualifying examination a written exam or an oral exam?

Both. The written component is a 2-day exam that covers the course content as identified in the course & program objectives. The oral follow-up exam is approximately 1 hour in length.

Frequently Asked Questions

When will the doctoral-only courses

be offered?

Coursework will be offered on Wednesday evenings and weekends to accommodate working professionals. In the summer, courses will be offered on Wednesday evenings and selected Fridays and Saturdays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are any of the courses delivered off-site or via

distance education?

Doctoral-only courses will be delivered in Fort Worth, Stephenville, or Waco, contingent upon adequate enrollment. Although many of the courses are delivered in a hybrid format (mixture of online & face-to-face), we currently do not offer any of our leadership core coursework entirely online.

Questions?

Contact Dr. Lesley Leach, Doctoral Program Coordinator leach@tarleton.edu 254-968-1938

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