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Title: Utah State University DistanceDelivered Education Doctorate EdD

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Utah State University Distance-DeliveredEducat
ion Doctorate (EdD) Education Specialist
(EdS)Serving Utahs Place-Bound and Time-Bound
Educators
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USU Heard You!

2008 Cohort builds on Past Success
Feedback from 2002, 2004, and 2006 Cohorts
Partnership of Two USU Colleges and Four Academic
Departments
Delivery via USU Regional Campuses Distance
Education
Utah Education Network (IP Video)

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USUs Distance-Delivered Programs

Doctorate of Education (EdD) in Curriculum and
Instruction with emphasis in Instructional
Leadership
Designed for K-12 School Leaders
Higher Education Faculty
Education Specialist (EdS) in Elementary or
Secondary Education with emphasis in
Instructional Leadership
Designed for K-12 School Leaders

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Educators know about the EdD. But whats an EdS?

Post-masters (professional) degree for
educational leaders. Offered by leading
universities such as
University of Virginia
University of Nebraska
University of Florida
University of Missouri
Indiana University
Seton Hall University
George Washington University

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Which degree is right for you? That depends on
your goals.

EdD
Teaching research at college or university
level
Superintendency in a large school district
Private consulting (professional development)
EdS
Superintendency in a smaller school district
School or district-level curriculum leadership
Adjunct teaching and supervision at college level

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Four Program Options
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EdD and EdS Requirements
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Transfer Credit

Maximum of 12 USU non-matriculated credits.
Courses must have the same numbers, credits, and
descriptions as those in EdD EdS programs.
Eight-year limit on coursework. This rule is
applied at the date of graduation.
Previous degree credits cannot count toward EdD
or EdS.
USU employees must have Provost approval to earn
EdD or EdS.

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Important Cohort Expectations for EdD and EdS

Courses must be taken in sequence and with the
program cohort.
You cannot take the same courses through other
institutions or other USU programs. But you can
count identical courses taken prior to Cohort
Enrollment.
Learning is interactive! We have minimum
enrollment caps (four students per site) plus
maximum enrollment caps (40 students for 2008).

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Curriculum

CEHS Core Courses
Intro to Educ Psych Research (EdD prereq, EdS
required)
Program Eval in Psych Educ (EdD EdS)
Teaching Learning Foundations (EdD EdS)
Historical, Social, Cultural Foundations (EdD)
Measurement, Design, Analysis 1 (EdD)
Qualitative Research Methods 1 (EdD)
Qualitative Research Methods 2 or STAT 2 (EdD)

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Curriculum

C I Core Courses
Curriculum Theory (EdD EdS)
Instructional Leadership (EdD EdS EDUC 7080)
Curriculum Development Internship (EdD EdS)
Research Seminar (1 cr.) (EdD)
Literature Reviews (2 cr.) (EdD)

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Curriculum Continued

Instructional Leadership Emphasis
Writing in an Academic Setting
Theoretical Perspectives on Whiteness
Cognition and Literacy
Assessment for Instructional leaders
Theories of Organizational Leadership
Diffusion of Innovations (optional)
Distance Education (optional)
Politics of Public Education (optional)
Grant Writing (optional)
Theories of Instruct Supervision (optional)

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Curriculum Continued

Instructional Leadership Emphasis w/ ASC
Theories of Instructional Supervision
Public School Finance
Assessment Issues for Instruction Leaders
Theories of Organizational Leadership
School Law
Students at Risk
Special Education Law
Leadership Portfolio
Internships (6 credits)

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Curriculum Continued

EdD Dissertation (12 credits)
Five-Member Committee
Chair (major advisor)
A methods faculty member
Two faculty in area of study
One outside member

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Program Delivery

Cohorts admitted every two years with students
from
K-12 Education and Teacher Education
Higher Education Faculty
2008 Delivery Sites Based on Potential for Strong
Cohort Groups
Application Deadline March 15, 2008

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Orientation USU Logan Campus

August 14 to August 16, 2008(tentative)
Meet the Faculty and Each Other
Writing for an Academic Audience
Accessing Research Online
Computer Needs for Electronic Platforms
Preparing for Statistics Courses

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Distance-Delivered Courses

Courses mainly taught via Interactive Broadcast
(two-way video, two-way audio)
Some online instruction---or hybrid delivery
Fall 2008 to Spring or Summer 2012
Interactive Broadcast Days and Times
M 430 - 700 pm or 715 - 945
TH 430 - 700 pm or 715 - 945

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Summer Cohort Experience

Summer Semesters
Three weeks at USU-Logan (late June to late July)
Face-to-face instruction
Use of library and other USU resources
In-person faculty/student mentoring
Special group activities
Three weeks of web-based interactions and
assignments to introduce and extend course
experiences

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Sample Summer Schedule - 9 credits

June 16 - June 20 (online)
June 23 - June 27 (on campus)
June 30 - July 4 (online)
July 7 - July 11 (on campus)
July 14 - July 18 (on campus)
July 21 - July 25 (online completion of projects
as needed)

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Program Cost

Tuition rate 240 per credit hour, with waived
fees for both EdD and EdS
Total tuition cost
EdD 60 credits x 240 14,400
EdD/ASC 63 credits x 240 15,120
EdS 36 credits x 240 8,640
EdS/ASC 42 credits x 240 10,080
Additional costs books, travel, up-to-date
computer, and summer housing

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Whats right for you depends on goals, timeline,
and finances.

EdD ASC
63 credits (4 years 2 summers) 15,120
EdS ASC
42 credits (2 years 2 summers) 10,080

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Program Cost

Other doctoral degree program costs
University of Nebraska
(462 per credit) 27,700
Capella University
(500 per credit) 43,000
University of Phoenix
45,000

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Admission Requirements

Complete Application Follow directions at
http//distance.usu.edu/htm/degrees/doctorates/edd
Transcripts (undergraduate graduate)
3.0 minimum GPA (last 60 semester credits)
Three letters of recommendation supporting your
academic abilities (2) and leadership abilities
(1)
Masters degree from an accredited institution
GRE verbal and quantitative scores at or above
the 40th percentile
Evidence of writing competency

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Admission Requirements(continued)

Short typed essay (2 to 3 pages) focused on
academic interests, key professional activities,
and career goals.
Vita (resume)
Minimum of two years of teaching experience or
equivalent
Understanding of and willingness to sign the
Declaration of Commitment form
Payment of a (nonrefundable) 55 application fee
to USU Graduate School

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Student Selection Process

Highly qualified individuals from K-12 education
and higher education will be admitted to the four
program options.
Selection for EdD and EdS cohorts will be based
on overall qualifications of finalists
interviewed and viability of cohort site.
Qualified Utah residents will be given selection
priority over qualified out-of-state residents.
20 students admitted to the EdD program
20 students admitted to the EdS program

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Computer Knowledge

Microsoft Word
Use of email
Internet navigation to conduct topic searches
Comfortable with use of online course platforms
such as Blackboard and SyllaBase
Video camera and headset for BREEZE

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Reality Check

Cohort enrollment means exciting---but
intense---intellectual development.
A major commitment requires careful reflection
and real-world planning.
Individual (time and finance)
Family (time and finance)
Employer (lessen the extra assignments)
Health Status (difficult to complete program if
you get off track)

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Reality Check

40-50 Attrition Rate in Advanced Degree Programs
is not unusual.
ABD -- All But Dissertation
Distance delivery adds challenges

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Reality Check

Reasons for non-completion of graduate programs
Demands too great on time
Lack of financial support
No real intention of completing
Choosing the wrong program
Frustration with being a student after being a
working adult

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Reality Check

Reasons for completing post-masters programs
Self-directed students
Strong relationships between students and faculty
Highly selective admission processes
Maturity
Systematic, goal-oriented learners
Students well established in professions and have
important research questions to pursue

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We wish you well as you prepare for an
intellectually intense and career-changing
experience.
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Dr. Laura Foley Uintah Basin Graduation Day

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