Ed.D. Program Elements

Primary Career Intention

• Leadership positions in education (PreK-16), state and local government policy arenas, social service and non-profit organizations, and possibly teaching and research related to practice at the college or university level.
  

Purpose and Emphasis

• Preparation of professional leaders competent in identifying and solving complex problems.
• Focus on approaches to applied research problems and applications that use quantitative and qualitative or mixed method approaches to address and illuminate problems of practice.
  

Time Commitment

• Part-time study (7 years UVM maximum)
  

Applicant Qualifications

• Master’s degree in related field with prior graduate work characterized by strong academic record.
• Demonstrated three years of successful experience as an administrator, teacher leader, social services leader, or non-profit organization leader with accomplishments related to social change and justice.
• Strong professional writing skills.

Type of Candidate Preparation

• In-depth understandings of systems change, leadership, and policy for high quality leadership.
• Students develop their leadership skills and a deep understanding of research-based leadership strategies.

Dissertation Expectations

• Standard Dissertation format with a focus on an applied research project. The candidate will conduct original well-designed research project for informing practice (per Graduate College guidelines). This format reflects theory or knowledge for addressing decision-oriented problems in applied settings.

Knowledge Assessment

• Written and oral assessments provide evidence of ability to improve practice based on theory and research as well as demonstration of research competencies.

Research Methods

• Courses develop competencies in applied research skills.
• Research addresses questions of practical importance.
  

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