EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

1. Doctoral Study Information Session EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

2. Why Choose VCU? • School of Education ranked among the top 30 • Nationally and internationally recognized faculty • Professors of Practice who are current or recent administrators • Collaborative history and partnerships with Virginia LEAs

3. Two Doctoral Programs Ph.D. Ed.D.

4. Continuum?

5. Ph.D. • Ed.D. • Individualized • Team-based • Courses • Experiences • Research • Practice • Dissertation • Capstone

6. The Ph.D. in Education Program The Ph.D. in Education

7. Ph.D. in Education Tracks Special Education and Disability Policy Instructional Leadership Urban Services Leadership Research and Evaluation Educational Psychology Educational Leadership

8. Educational Leadership Track (Ph.D.) “The educational leadership track of the Ph.D. in education is designed for those interested in critically examining leadership in education. This track is conceptualized as a set of learning experiences that allow students to grow from being consumers to producers of research that draws inspiration from real-world problems of education and leadership. Emphasis is placed on conducting problem-finding, problem-solving, and especially translational research.”

10. (48 Credit Hours)

11. The Ed.D. in Leadership

12. Ed.D. in Leadership “The purpose of the Ed.D. in Leadership is to provide leaders with authentic experiences, appropriate knowledge and skillsand opportunities for reflection that will enable them to succeed in organizational leadership positions.  Three analytic lenses -- equity, accountability and learning environments -- will guide learning activities and enable students from varying backgrounds to consider learning through common perspectives.”

13. Ed.D. Program • 48 hours of coursework • Completion in 3 years • Equity, Accountability, Learning Lenses • Case-Study Base • Team Instruction and Team Learning • Technology

14. FAQ

15. Admissions: How do I get in?

16. Complete Application • Application Form • Transcripts • GRE scores (Ph.D.) MAT scores (Ed.D) • Personal Statement • 3 Letters of reference (FORMS) • 3 years of leadership experience (Ed.D) • CV • Artifacts as evidence of leadership activities

17. Admissions: What is the Deadline for Application?

18. Ed.D.- March 1st, 2014MAT SCORES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THAT DATE Ph.D.- March 1st, 2014OFFICIALGRE SCORES MUST BE RECEIVED BY THAT DATE

19. Tuition: How much does it cost?

20. Ed.D. Tuition(subject to change, other fees may apply) • 2013-14 • $460 per credit hour • 47 off-campus credit hours • 6 online credit hours that carry additional $55 per credit hour technology fee • ($460x47)+($55x6)= $21,950 • 2013-14 • $536 per credit hour • 1 on-campus credit hour • $536 • Total = $22,486 OFF-CAMPUS ON-CAMPUS

21. Ph.D. Tuition(subject to change, other fees may apply) • 2013-14 • $460 per credit hour • 18 off-campus credit hours • $8,280 • 2013-14 • $ 536 per credit hour • 30 on-campus credit hours • $16,080 • Total = $24,360 OFF-CAMPUS ON-CAMPUS

22. When Does Class Start? • Summer begins late May and runs through early August • Fall begins third week of August and runs through mid-December • Begins early-mid May, orientation at VCU • May-early June, site TBD in regions, weeknights and some Saturdays • On-line and independent work, early June -mid July • Mid-end July, final meeting at VCU Ph.D. Ed.D

23. Can I do this?

24. I THINK I CAN!!

25. B-I-G Question #1: How much time can I give?

26. B-I-G Question #2: How hard am I willing to work?

27. B-I-G Question #3: What am I willing to give up?

28. CONTACTS • EDLP Ph.D. TRACK COORDINATOR • Dr. Whitney Newcomb • whsherman@vcu.edu • Ed.D. COORDINATOR • Dr. Cheri Magill • ccmagill@vcu.edu

29. Visit our Website! • For more details about these programs and to access forms and additional links: • http://www.soe.vcu.edu/academics/el/programs.html

30. QUESTIONS