College of Education: Online Doctoral Degrees

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College of EducationOnlineDoctoral Degrees
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Information Session Agenda

• Introductions
• About Walden University
• Online Environment
• Program Support
• Degree Options and Curricula
• Program Components and Activities
• Admissions Process
• Tuition and Discount

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About Walden University

• Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and
  a member of the North Central Association of
  Colleges and Schools (NCA)
• Providing graduate distance education for more
  than three decades to students from all 50 states
  and more than 40 countries
• NCA is located at 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite
  2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, [phone].

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Distance Learning Model

• A program developed specifically for adult
  learners
• How adult learners learn best
• When instruction is convenient to them
• When learning with their colleagues
• When what they learn is directly applicable to
  their work

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Online Environment
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Discussion threads
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Program Support.You are never alone!

• Enrollment Advisor
• Online Study Team
• Faculty Member
• Course Manager (Online concierge)
• Academic Advisor

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Program Format

• Education Doctorate
• Three year program
• 54 semester hours, consecutive 16 week courses
• 15-20 hour weekly commitment
• Ph.D.
• Four to five year program
• 134 quarter credit hours, four and five credit
  courses
• 15-20 hour weekly commitment

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Waldens Ed.D. and Ph.D.
Ed.D. Ph.D. in Education
Doctor of Education Doctor of Philosophy
Practitioner-based with specializations in teacher leadership or administrator leadership Research-based with nine specializations
Online courses with cohorts and mentor Online courses and independent study with mentor
3 Part Residency requirement 20 units of residency
Doctoral study Dissertation
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Waldens Ed.D. in Administrator Leadership

• Designed for administrators who want to effect
  change at the school, district and community
  level
• Ideal for individuals in positions such as
• Superintendent of Schools
• Principal
• Assistant Principal
• University Faculty Member
• Central Office Administrator

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Waldens Ed.D. in Teacher Leadership

• Designed for teachers who want to continue
  teaching while assuming more responsibility at
  school and in the community
• Ideal if you aspire to such positions as
• Professional Development Coordinator
• Mentor Teacher
• Curriculum Coordinator
• Department Chair
• University Faculty Member

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Ed.D. Program Components and Activities

• Online Study group
• DVD/Video/CD (expert presentations
  demonstrations by master teachers)
• Scholarly Writing
• Research
• Doctoral Development Plan
• Discussion Activities
• Residencies
• Doctoral Study

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Ed.D. Coursework Guide
Courses for Ed.D.
Semester 1 Foundations for Doctoral Study (6 credits)
Semester 2 Proseminar (6 credits)
Semester 3 Research Approaches (6 credits)
Semester 4 Proseminar (6 credits)
Semester 5 Quantitative Research (6 credits)
Semester 6 Proseminar (6 credits)
Semester 7 Qualitative Research (6 credits)
Semester 8 Doctoral Study Intensive (6 credits)
Semester 9 Doctoral Study Intensive (6 credits)
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Ed.D. Residencies

• Three-part residency requirement during course
  of study at various locations throughout the
  United States
• First residency conducted face-to-face
• Takes place within the first two semesters of
  program over a three day weekend
• Second residency conducted online
• Online synchronous communication over two
  three-day weekends
• Third residency has three options
• Professional organization proposal and online
  colloqium
• Paper accepted for peer-reviewed publication and
  online colloqium
• Present paper at Walden University residency

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Doctoral Study

• Put learning into action
• Culmination of doctoral program
• Inquiry-oriented
• Original contribution to education field
• Developing curricula
• Writing a textbook
• Field testing a new theory and reporting results

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Waldens Ph.D. in Education

• Produces leaders who can address the nations
  most pressing educational challenges.
• Choose from nine specializations
• General Program
• Adult Education Leadership
• Community College Leadership
• Early Childhood Education
• Educational Technology
• Higher Education
• K-12 Educational Leadership
• Special Education
• Self-Designed

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Ph.D. in Education Program Components

• Online courses
• Asynchronous discussion available 24 hours/day
• Proven online course development and delivery
  methodologies
• Knowledge Area Modules (KAMs)
• Research-based
• Student-directed, faculty-guided, in-depth
  independent study
• Accommodates individual learning needs and
  objectives
• Hybrid of online courses and applied research
• Faculty mentors
• Advise and assess students on KAMs
• Monitor students progress through their program
  in relation to the overall program goals
• Prepare students for dissertation research
• Serve as leaders in their fields

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Ph.D. Residencies

• Twenty (20) units required
• Student must attend their first residency within
  the first nine months of their Ph.D. program
• Face-to-face sessions that allow students to work
  together with academic support staff and faculty
  in a variety of activities
• Seminars
• Colloquia
• Individual advising
• Classroom instruction
• Held throughout the United States and at
  industry conferences
• Facilitate learning from other students in the
  program and
• important networking opportunities

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Dissertation

• Original contribution to education field
• Inquiry-oriented
• Students set forth new ideas and enlightened
  insights to effect change in individuals,
  organizations, and society.
• Requires you to demonstrate your knowledge of
  research design and your ability to interpret
  research findings.
• Culmination of doctoral program
• KAMs help to develop the dissertation

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Masters Admission Requirements

• A baccalaureate degree from CHEA accredited
  University
• A valid teaching certificate or two years of
  teaching experience
• Completed application
• Official transcripts
• Goal statement
• Professional references

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Masters Tuition and Fees
Tuition 360 per credit
x 6 credits per semester
2,160 per semester
x 5 semesters
Total Tuition 10, 800 (includes books and materials)
Fees 50 application fee

Total 10,850

Total Cost MLE 11,100 EdL 13,010
Science 11,930 Note Books and materials are
not included in the tuition for the MLE
program. All tuition and fees are subject to
change.
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Ed.D. Admission Requirements

• Masters Degree from CHEA accredited University
  (3.0 GPA)
• Access to a learning environment
• Completed application
• Official Masters transcripts
• Goal statement
• Professional references
• Program Specific Requirements
• Teacher leadership- Teacher certification and 3
  yrs. professional experience related to program
  specialization are preferred.
• Administrator leadership- Administrative or
  Leadership certification and position preferred
  at matriculation.

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Ed.D. Tuition and Fees
Courses Cost per Credit Hour Total Credits Required Total Cost
Initial Course 590 6 3,540
Proseminars 590 18 10,620
Research Courses 590 18 10,620
Doctoral Study 590 12 7,080
Total Tuition without Residencies Total Tuition without Residencies Total Tuition without Residencies 31,860
Residencies 600 3 1,800
Total Tuition with Residencies Total Tuition with Residencies Total Tuition with Residencies 33,660
Fees 50 Application Fees (non-refundable) 750
Doctoral Study Processing Fee (not included in
tuition costs) All tuition and fees are
subject to change.
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Ph.D. Admission Requirements

• Masters Degree from CHEA accredited University
  (3.0 GPA)
• Completed application
• Official graduate transcripts
• Goal statement
• Professional references
• 3 years professional experience is preferred in
  related program for which application is made

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Ph.D. Tuition and Fees

• Total 134 quarter credits
• 4,050 per quarter (does not include residency
  costs)
• Fees
• Application Fee 50 (non-refundable)
• 4-day residencies 800
• Winter or Summer Session 1,200

All tuition and fees are subject to change.
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Financing your Degree

• Financial Aid Federal Stafford Loans
• Apply at www.fafsa.ed.gov
• Income is not a qualifying factor
• Federal Loan Forgiveness Program
• For teachers who teach in title one schools
• Forgive up to 5,000 of Stafford loans
• Interest-Free Payment Plan (TuitionPay)
• One-time enrollment fee
• Monthly payment plan
• Tax Credits
• Deduct up to 3,000 in tuition costs for higher
  education on taxes.
• Consult your personal accountant for details

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Tuition Discount
Discount Structure Masters (Based on 30 credits) EdD PhD (Based on 4 years Completion)
5 discount for a group of 5 540 Savings 1683 Savings 3240 Savings
7 discount for a group of 21 756 Savings 2,356 Savings 4536 Savings
10 discount for a group of 31 1,080 Savings 3,366 Savings 6480 Savings
15 discount for a group of 51 1,620 Savings 5,049 Savings 9720 Savings
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Questions and Answers

• G. Bret Levesque
• Enrollment Advisor
• 1-800-460-6701
• Extension 2818
• Bret.Levesque_at_WaldenU.edu