Utah State University. Distance-Delivered Education Doctorate (EdD) Serving Utah s Place-Bound and Time-Bound Educators

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1 Utah State University Distance-Delivered Education Doctorate (EdD) Serving Utah s Place-Bound and Time-Bound Educators

2 USU Heard You! 2010 Cohort builds on Past Success Feedback from 2002, 2004, 2006, and 2008 Cohorts Delivery via USU Regional Campuses & Distance Education Utah Education Network (IP Video)

3 USU s Distance-Delivered Programs Doctorate of Education (EdD) in Curriculum and Instruction with emphases in: Instructional Leadership Math Education and Leadership Instructional Leadership with Administrative Supervisory Certificate

4 Three Program Options EdD C&I Instructional Leadership C & I EdD Math Educ. And Leadership EdD w/asc C&I Instructional Leadership with ASC 60 credits 4 years 63 credits 4 years 64 credits 4 years

5 EdD Requirements Instruct Lead (IL) Math Education Instruct Lead/ASC Prerequisite EDUC 6570 STAT bkgd EDUC 6570 STAT bkgd EDUC 6570 STAT bkgd EDUC 6080 Research Core C & I Core Emphasis Dissertation Total

6 Transfer Credit Maximum of 12 USU non-matriculated credits. Courses must have the same numbers, credits, and descriptions as those in EdD program. Eight-year limit on coursework. This rule is applied at the date of graduation. Previous degree credits cannot count toward EdD.

7 Important Cohort Expectations for EdD 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 (20 students for 2010).

8 Curriculum C & I Core Research Courses (12 cr.) Intro to Educ & Psych Research (if needed as prerequisite) Program Eval in Psych & Educ Design & Analysis 1 Qualitative Research Methods 1 Qualitative 2 or Design & Analysis 2

9 Curriculum C & I Core Courses Across Areas of Emphasis (15 cr.) Historical, Social, and Cultural Foundations of Education Teaching & Learning Foundations Curriculum Theory Internship in Curriculum Program Seminar (1 cr.) Literature Reviews (2 cr.)

10 Curriculum Instructional Leadership Emphasis Instructional Leadership Assessment Issues for Instructional Leaders Theories of Organizational Leadership in Education Diversity Issues for Leaders Theories & Models of Reading Theories of Instructional Supervision Grant Writing

11 Curriculum Math Educ and Leadership Emphasis Math Educ Research Foundations Math Educ Learning Theory Math Educ Curriculum Content & Evaluation Math Educ Teacher Preparation & Pedagogy Math Educ Current Issues & Policy Math Educ Research Design & Assessment Theories of Instructional Supervision Grant Writing

12 Curriculum Instructional Leadership w/ ASC Theories of Organizational Leadership in Education Theories of Instructional Supervision Assessment Issues for Instructional Leaders Public School Finance Special Education Law Internship Students at Risk School Law Leadership Portfolio (1 cr.)

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

14 Program Delivery Cohorts admitted every two years with students from: K-12 Education Higher Education Faculty (teaching or math education focus) 2010 Delivery Sites Based on Potential for Strong Cohort Groups Application Deadline March 15, 2010

15 Orientation USU Logan Campus August 12 to August 14, 2010 (tentative) Meet the Faculty and Each Other Writing for an Academic Audience Accessing Research Online Computer Needs for Electronic Platforms Preparing for Statistics Courses

16 Distance-Delivered Courses Courses mainly taught via Interactive Broadcast (two-way video, two-way audio) Some online instruction---typically hybrid delivery Fall 2010 to Spring or Summer 2014 Interactive Broadcast Days and Times M: 4:30-7:00 pm or 7:15-9:45 TH: 4:30-7:00 pm or 7:15-9:45

17 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

18 *Sample Summer Schedule - 9 credits June 14 - June 18 (online) June 21 - June 25 (on campus) June 28 - July 2 (online) July 5 - July 9 (on campus) July 12 - July 16 (on campus) July 19 - July 23 (online completion of projects as needed) *EdD/ASC students have a slightly different summer calendar

19 Program Cost - Estimates Tuition rate: $260* per credit hour (estimate) with waived fees. Total tuition cost: EdD (IL): 60 credits x $260 = $15,600 EdD (Math): 63 credits x $260 = $16,380 EdD/ASC: 64 credits x $260 = $16,640 Tuition increases indexed to percentages mandated by USHE (Regents) Additional costs: books, travel, up-to-date computer, and summer housing

20 Program Cost - Estimates Other doctoral degree program costs University of Nebraska ($545 per credit) $32,700 Capella University ($540 per credit) $45,000+ given program structure University of Phoenix ($655 per credit hour) $47,000+ given program structure

21 Admission Requirements Complete Application Follow directions at: Transcripts (undergraduate & graduate) 3.0 minimum GPA (last 60 semester credits) Three letters of recommendation supporting your academic abilities and leadership abilities (2 from professors if possible) Master s degree from an accredited institution GRE verbal and quantitative scores at or above the 40 th percentile Evidence of writing competency cont.

22 Admission Requirements (cont.) 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

23 Student Selection Process Highly qualified individuals from K-12 education and higher education will be admitted. Math Education group will be smaller than the Instructional Leadership groups. Selection for EdD cohort will be based on overall qualifications of finalists interviewed and viability of cohort site.

24 Computer Knowledge Microsoft Word, pdf files, ppt Use of Internet navigation to conduct topic searches Comfortable with use of online course platforms --- BlackBoard

25 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)

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

27 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

28 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

29 We wish you well as you prepare for an intellectually intense and career-changing experience.

30 Dr. Laura Foley Uintah Basin Graduation Day