Additional EDAD Bulletin Information
Educational Administration and Leadership Doctoral Program (EDAD) 
Offered through the Educational Administration Unit of the Department of Educational Leadership and Community Psychology
in the College of Education
Center for Doctoral Studies
Education Building, Office B121
Phone: 320.308.4220
Fax: 320.308.4221
E-mail: graduatestudies@stcloudstate.edu
Web Site: www.stcloudstate.edu/graduatestudies; www.stcloudstate.edu/EDAD
EDAD Department Coordinator: Dr. Janine Dahms-Walker
Center for Doctoral Studies Office Manager: Ms. Michele Braun
Doctoral Program Director: Dr. Kay Worner
Doctoral Program Faculty:
Dr. Janine Dahms-Walker, Dr. Frances Kayona, Dr. Nicholas Miller, Dr. Roger Worner
Program Mission
The Educational Administration and Leadership Doctoral mission is to advance the skills, knowledge and dispositions of school practitioners to promote high quality administration of PK-12 schools and school districts benefitting students, communities and the global society. This mission is grounded in the St. Cloud State University mission of “commitment to excellence in teaching, learning, and service fostering scholarship and enhancing collaborative relationships in a global community.”
Program Description
The Doctorate in Educational Administration and Leadership is designed for experienced school leaders to provide a practical, rigorous and meaningful advanced program of study to enhance skills, knowledge and dispositions to successfully meet the demands associated with the leadership of schools and school systems operating in dynamic political, social, cultural, and economic arenas. This is a terminal degree program which will interface with administrative licensure programs offered at the graduate level at accredited colleges and universities.
Program Overview
The Ed.D. in Educational Administration and Leadership is a cohort model with scheduling to accommodate students employed full-time in education. It is possible to earn the degree in three years (9 semesters) taking six credits per semester and six to nine credits in the summer. Cohort size is limited to 15 students. Classes meet one weekend a month during the fall and spring semesters and in varying formats during the summer, usually one week time blocks per class. Students will conduct an approved research project and will develop and defend a capstone/dissertation document detailing the research findings and conclusions.
Program Requirements
- Complete the Application Process for admittance to the program and be selected to participate
- Have a Master’s Degree in Education or related field
- Hold an administrative licensure (preferred)
- Complete 72 credits beyond a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 45 credits earned at the doctoral level at St. Cloud State University
Admission Requirements Specific to the Ed.D. in Educational Administration and Leadership
- Completion of a bachelor’s degree with transcripts of all undergraduate work showing an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Completion of a graduate degree with transcripts showing an overall GPA of 3.5 or higher
- Submission of an official, competitive score on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)
- Paid application fee
- Submission of a sample of professional writing (master’s research or thesis, published article, paper prepared for a professional conference or written analysis of a professional article)
- Completion of the Ed.D. application to the School of Graduate Studies
- Submission of three letters of recommendation
- Participation in an interview with the Ed.D. faculty
Note: For admission consideration, applicants must meet the undergraduate and graduate GPA requirements or the GRE score requirements. All applicants must submit a GRE score. Also, meeting GRE and GPA eligibility requirements does not assure admission to the Ed.D. program. Interview results and letters of recommendation, for example, are other considerations included in admission.
Application materials will become the property of the School of graduate Studies and will not be available to the applicant or enrolled student for purposes other than admission consideration
Application Deadline (for the second cohort)
- All application materials must be submitted by March 15th, 2010 for admission to the cohort beginning fall semester, 2010
- Applicants will be notified of admission by May 15th, 2010. A brief orientation meeting will be held in August, 2010 for successful applicants.
Doctoral Tuition
Doctoral tuition was $475* per credit for the 2009-2010 academic year. Students enroll for at least 6 credits per semester with the exception of the first and last semester.
MnSCU employees are encouraged to discuss with their union representatives and/or Human Resource office if tuition waivers or other applicable benefits are available.
Course of Study
The Doctor of Educational Administration and Leadership degree program is designed for working professionals who seek to advance their leadership skills, knowledge and dispositions. The areas of study include: core courses, research/dissertation, and professional/interdisciplinary courses in education and administration.
Degree Candidacy
Degree candidacy is attained when a student has:
- Successfully completed 15 credits of core courses and 9 credits of research or professional courses (not including any transfer credits)
- Attained approval of faculty advisor for his/her program of study
- Attained approval of his/her research proposal by a faculty committee
Core Courses (21 credits):
EDAD 802 3 Credits Leader Development
EDAD 804 3 Credits Visioning and the Change Process
EDAD 807 3 credits Collaborative Partnerships
EDAD 821 3 credits Educational Achievement, Student Learning, and Program Development
EDAD 815 3 Credits Legal and Political Issues
EDAD 823 3 Credits Twenty-first Century Leadership: Global Understanding
EDAD 824 3 Credits Seminar Series: Ethical Leadership
Research/Dissertation Courses (21 credits):
EDAD 827 3 Credits Quantitative and Qualitative Research Methodology
EDAD 828 3 Credits Assessment and Information Management
EDAD 829 3 Credits Doctoral Research Design and Methodology
EDAD 899 12 Credits Thesis
Elective Doctoral Courses (3-18 credits):
EDAD 806 3 Credits Human Resource Development
EDAD 817 3 Credits Communication Strategies for Education Leaders
EDAD 818 3 Credits Educational Diplomacy
EDAD 814 3 Credits Educational Policy and Governance
EDAD 825 3 Credits Seminar Series: Organizational Structures
EDAD 826 3 Credits Seminar Series: Leadership Theory and Research
Professional/Interdisciplinary Courses (up to 27 credits)
As approved by the Ed.D. faculty
Time to Degree for Cohort One
Fall Semester |
Spring Semester |
Summer Semester |
|
2009 |
Applications | Orientation |
|
2009 - 2010 |
EDAD 802 (3) |
EDAD 815 (3) |
EDAD 807 (3) |
EDAD 804 (3) |
EDAD 828 (3) |
EDAD 829 (3) |
|
2010 - 2011 |
EDAD 824 (3) |
EDAD 821 (3) |
EDAD 823 (3) |
EDAD 827 (3) |
EDAD 806 (3) |
EDAD 899 (3) |
|
2011-2012 |
EDAD 899 (6) |
EDAD 899 (3) |
EDAD 899 (as needed) |
Note: Each cohort will have a unique combination of students with varying professional and educational experiences and accomplishments. Cohort schedules, especially in the elective areas, will be as tailored as possible to the needs of the students in the cohort.
Transition Points
Transition Point 1: Admission Spring 2010
- Candidate applications are screened and those meeting requirements to the first program are admitted for fall, 2009.
Transition Point 2: Written Preliminary Exam End of Summer Semester 2011
- Candidates will take the Written Preliminary Exam; required 15 core and 6 research credits are completed.
Transition Point 3: Oral Preliminary Exam End of Fall 2011
- Candidates will take Oral Preliminary Exam; research courses are completed (9 credits).
Transition Point 4: Approval of Research Proposal End of Summer 2012
- Candidates will develop a research proposal and submit to their committee for approval; 3 credits of thesis are completed.
Transition Point 5: Dissertation Defense Summer 2013
- Candidates will complete the program and defend their dissertation.
Financial Aid
Prospective students should contact the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid for information about meeting the cost of receiving and SCSU education.
Many grants and scholarships are available through SCSU, corporations, and other public and private entities. Students are encouraged to explore these potential funding opportunities.
Students who receive Federal or State Financial Aid may be required to maintain a minimum grade point average (GPA) to remain eligible for financial aid—students should find out the specific GPA eligibility requirement.
Graduate Assistantships
Graduate assistantship positions are available each academic year. Graduate assistants work 20 hours per week with EDAD program faculty members. Graduate assistants may be involved in instructional, administrative, or research duties. The graduate assistantship stipend is $15,000 per academic year based on 20 hours work per week. *
Graduate assistants receive a tuition waiver for six doctoral credits per semester during the academic year. Graduate assistants must maintain a course load of 6 doctoral credits per semester during the academic year to receive a full (six credit) tuition waiver.
One 20-hour per week graduate assistantship is available each summer. This position pays a stipend of approximately $22.00 per hour. Tuition waiver is not available for credits taken during summer semester.
*Tuition rates and graduate assistantship stipends are subject to change. Please refer to the School of Graduate Studies for information on current rates and graduate assistantship stipends
