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Ed.D. in Education Leadership

The application deadline for fall 2009 is March 30th.

The College of Education is pleased to offer the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership with two specializations: 

PreK-12 Leadership [Contact is Dr. Adler, ladler@fullerton.edu]

Community College Leadership [Contact is Dr. Person,dperson@fullerton.edu].

 

Information sessions will be held on 9/29, 10/28, and 12/1 at 5:30pm in College Park Building, room 500.  The building is located on the southeast corner of Nutwood and Commonwealth just west of the 57 Freeway.  No reservation is needed to attend.

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2008/09 Academic Year State University Education Doctorate Fee

Education Doctorate

Per Semester

Per Academic Year (two semesters)

Required Summer

Total for 2008-09 Year

All Students

$3,963

$7,926

$3,963

$11,889


Accreditation Approvals
 
 

WASC
The Ed.D. specializations have the approval of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

NCATE
The program is part of the College of Education which also has the prestigious NCATE national accreditation. 

CTC
The Professional Credential program, which is available for Ed.D. students, is approved by CTC.

 
Program Mission
 
 
The mission of the Ed.D. Program is to prepare informed and reflective educational leaders who ethically apply critical skills of evaluation, analysis, synthesis, and action to ensure excellence and equity in educational practice as they serve as stewards to the education community.
 
Distinctive Features of the Program
 
 
  • Partnerships with PreK-12 and Community College Leaders: Our partners will participate substantively in program design, candidate recruitment and admissions, teaching, and program assessment and evaluation.
  • Innovative Pedagogical Practices: Instructional strategies utilized are responsive to the needs and contributions of professionals enrolled in the program.  Interdisciplinary faculty will integrate different perspectives in examining field-based problems.
  • Focus on Problems of Educational Practice: Research and course assignments will address important educational needs.  Faculty and students will use a range of research methods to focus on actions to improve educational outcomes for all students.
  • Development of Leadership for Change: Our region faces rapid population growth and rapid changes in the needs of children, adults and families served by educational institutions. Schools and districts must also meet the increasing standards for academic performance of students.
  • Rigorous Academic Program Resulting in Practice-Based Research: Given the dynamic environments in which graduates of this program must provide leadership, it is critical that they receive rigorous research training. Our graduates will demonstrate that they can use strong research skills to develop and implement reforms in educational settings.
  • High Quality Teaching: Faculty who instruct in the Ed.D. Program are experts in the content of the particular course and masters in the art/craft of teaching

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