Doctor of Education. (Ed.D.) Program. at Northern Michigan University. Admission requirements. Registration procedure OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS

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1 Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Program OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS at Northern Michigan University The Doctor of Education degree from Central Michigan University will be offered beginning Fall Term 2010 at Northern Michigan University. This program is specifically designed to offer students who have completed their Ed.S. degree a convenient local option for completing their Ed.D. degree. Other potential students may apply for this program if they have a conferred master's degree. However, only the core courses for the Ed.D. will be offered at NMU. Students without Ed.S. degrees will have to earn 12 credits of academic core courses and 9 credits of a concentration. These credits can be taken at CMU's Mount Pleasant campus or may possibly transfer in from another graduate school. All transfer credit options must be approved by either the program director or the student's advisor. Admission requirements In order to be considered for admission to Central Michigan University's Ed.D. program at NMU, an applicant must have completed a master's degree with a minimum graduate GPA of 3.5 and must have completed three years of professional educational experience. (Preference will be given to those with administrative leadership experience and who have earned an Ed.S. degree.) Review of completed applications begins February 1, A completed application packet will include: 1. A completed graduate application (complete online at or complete and return enclosed paper application form) and $50.00 application fee; for those who took EDL 700, the application fee will be waived. Applicant type: Doctoral-Program: Ed.S. Doctor of Education 2. Transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate work; 3. Resume of professional education experience; 4. Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Miller Analogy Test (MAT) scores; 5. One page essay describing the relationship between the applicant's professional goals and the Ed.D. program; 6. Description of a professional problem the applicant has encountered and an analysis of the resolution of that problem; 7. Three letters of recommendation (dated, on organizational letterhead) that attest to the applicant's potential to succeed in the program. Items 1 through 7 should be mailed to: Central Michigan University Ed.D. Program at NMU Attn: Judy Nemitz Traverse City Center 2200 Dendrinos Drive, Suite 200 Q Traverse City, MI Interview and review of portfolio (see below) Application and Portfolio deadline: February 1, 2010 After reviewing the credentials of the applicants, the doctoral program committee will select those to be interviewed. The Ed.D. admission committee will select participants for the cohort from those interviewed. Preference will be given to those applicants who have a demonstrated history of educational leadership and who have career goals consistent with the expectations of this program. Registration procedure Once admitted, you will receive a course schedule listing the registration dates for classes. Cohort participants are usually registered automatically for the next class by the local center. Payment is expected promptly upon receiving the university billing statement at your cmich account. Payment may be made by check, credit card, or employer s voucher. (see reverse side)

2 Program delivery The Ed.D. program at NMU will be offered in a cohort format. A cohort consists of about 20 students who follow a set schedule of courses together from start to finish. Most classes will meet on four weekends per term on Friday evenings and on Saturday. Classes will run through For students who have earned their Ed.S. degree, this program will take you 4 semesters plus one summer to complete your course work and comprehensive exams. The average student then takes an additional 18 to 24 months to complete the dissertation. Degree requirements: Progress through the program is based upon obtaining satisfactory grades (a 3.25 GPA average overall), passing written and oral comprehensive exams, and completing a doctoral dissertation. Students who have earned an Educational Specialist degree may be able to waive some program requirements. Research requirements (9 hours) The research component encompasses both quantitative and qualitative research methods. The competencies to be developed are essential to interpreting and evaluating research studies to be encountered in all course work as well as to completing the dissertation requirement. EDL 700 (3) Advanced Research Methods (some will have completed Summer 2009) EDL 800 (3) Qualitative Analysis in Educational Leadership EDL 801 (3) Quantitative Analysis in Educational Leadership Academic core (21 hours) The academic core component includes all of the critical areas of study for future educational leaders: foundations, organizational and leadership analyses, and the issues which change and dominate over time. The courses are designed to provide students with the underpinnings to understand and to act effectively upon the challenges confronting the educational organization. EDL 815 (3) Ethical Leadership EDL 855 (3) Organizational Culture and Change in Educational Institutions EDL 860 (3) Organizational Theory in Educational Institutions EDL 899 (6) Doctoral Seminar EDL 775/876 (3) Educational Policy EDL 897 (3) Dissertation Proposal Writing Qualifying exams Students will be expected to take written qualifying exams upon the completion of their academic core classes. Comprehensive review of all program materials is completed with the successful defense of a student s dissertation proposal. At this point, students are advanced to candidacy. Dissertation (12 hours) EDL 898 The student will complete three steps in the dissertation process: 1. The proposal review stage in which there is a formal defense of the dissertation proposal; 2. Conducting the research, analyzing the results, and writing the final document; 3. An oral defense of the dissertation.

3 CMU services support you OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS We offer our programs in a compressed format to help you balance the demands of work, school, family and other obligations. We hold our off-campus programs to the same academic standards as our on-campus programs. To help you succeed in the compressed format, we make our procedures and services fast and accessible. The time you spend with us is focused on studies, not on standing in lines, waiting on hold, or getting transferred from office to office. Faculty Faculty for Central Michigan University s Ed.D. program are recognized doctorate-level authorities in their fields. They bring the latest theory, research and practice to their classrooms. Most faculty come from CMU s main campus in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Our instructors are one of our greatest assets. Additional instructor information is included with each course outline, including contact information. Advising A program plan will be developed by your academic advisor to ensure all degree requirements are met. In order to graduate, you must have a final program plan completed and signed by your advisor at the time you apply for graduation. Because programs offered in the cohort format are designed for delivery to a group of students, the courses are offered in a predetermined sequential order. With few exceptions, all students will take the same classes at the same time with little (if any) variation in their individual program plans. Your academic advisor will serve as your academic connection to the university and can help you with any academic issues that arise. Cohorts help you succeed Cohorts offer some special advantages to you. You can develop strong personal and professional networks because you and your fellow cohort members are together for all of your courses. Cohort groups are able to grasp new material quickly because your cohort develops a shared base of knowledge upon which your instructors can build. Finally, the likelihood that you will successfully complete the degree program increases significantly in a cohort format because of the camaraderie that develops among students who become friends as well as fellow classmates and colleagues. Library services The service ranked highest by our current students and graduates is our nationally recognized Off- Campus Library Services. Once you start your program, you ll soon see why. Professional full-time librarians located on campus and in regional offices around the country are available to provide you with reference and referral assistance. Additional support staff and document delivery specialists work to meet your needs as an off-campus student. Access is easy and quick You can use a toll-free number, fax, , or Web form to request reference assistance, book loans and copies of journal articles. Books and copies of journal articles are sent to you usually within 24 to 48 hours after your request is received. A growing number of full-text sources are also available on the Web, so you can print the information you need immediately from your own printer. You get the best in the business We re very proud of the fact that CMU s off-campus library program is the most comprehensive and sophisticated of its type. We invest more than $1 million annually to keep it that way because we believe that high quality, convenient library support is critical to delivering high quality, convenient academic programs to you. (see reverse side)

4 Student service staff Every Ed.D. degree student is served by friendly, professional, experienced administrative staff. They are committed to providing you with timely, accurate information, quick and efficient answers to your questions, cheerful problem resolution and the occasional friendly word of encouragement. Financial aid Many students like you are concerned about financing their education. We want to make the financial aid process as simple as possible for you. If you are interested in financial aid, the first step is to complete the FAFSA form at CMU's school code is In addition, we have financial aid specialists available by calling , extension 1260, 3782 or 1086, to answer any questions you might have. Textbook sales Textbooks can be purchased through MBS Direct using a toll-free phone number, fax, or the Internet. You may pay for your textbooks by check or credit card. Orders are shipped within 24 hours and delivered to your work or home address. CMU accredited and experienced Central Michigan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. We were founded in 1892 as a teacher education institution. Today, we are a comprehensive mid-sized university serving over 19,000 students at our Mount Pleasant campus. Over 70,000 students have graduated from our off-campus programs at 60-plus locations in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

5 Anticipated program sequence OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS for NMU cohort Fall 2010 EDL 860 Organizational Theory in Educational Institutions EDL 899 Doctoral Seminar Spring 2011 EDL 899 Doctoral Seminar EDL 801 Quantitative Analysis in Educational Leadership Summer 2011 EDL 815 Ethical Leadership Fall 2011 EDL 800 Qualitative Analysis in Educational Leadership EDL 855 Organizational Culture & Change in Educational Institutions Spring 2012 EDL 775/876 Educational Policy EDL 897 Dissertation Proposal Writing Comprehensive Exams Plus Dissertation (12 credit hours) Subject to change

6 Additional contacts OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS Registration & course materials Call Judy Nemitz at Library reference assistance Questions about program content: Dr. Sarah Marshall Program Director - Ed.D sarah.marshall@cmich.edu Central Michigan University 342 Education and Human Services Building Mount Pleasant, MI 48859

7 Transcript request OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS You can use this form as a convenient way to obtain the required transcripts from the undergraduate and graduate schools you ve attended. CMU must have one official transcript from each of those institutions to complete your admission to the university. Be sure to check with the schools to find out the fee they charge for official transcripts, and include that fee when you send your request form to the registrar s office at each school. Make sure you sign your name on the request. Remember, you must sign the request and include your Social Security number or student ID number, and the appropriate fee, or the school will not be able to process your request. Registrar, please send transcript(s) to: Central Michigan University Ed.D. Program at NMU Attn: Judy Nemitz Traverse City Center 2200 Dendrinos Drive, Suite 200 Q Traverse City, MI Name (Former name) Address Social Security or student ID number Phone Date of birth Graduated: No Yes Date Degree Check enclosed for $ Signature Date

8 Check list - Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS This program uses a self-managed application process in which the student gathers all of the application materials and submits them in a single packet. Please send completed packets only. Applicant s name: Print or type As you place the items into the return envelope, check the appropriate boxes below. When your check list is completed, place this page into the envelope before mailing. Completed online Graduate Admission Application Paid $50.00 application fee with application (if applicable) Offi cial transcripts requested to be sent or in unopened envelopes (check each box for each transcript, followed by the school name) Letters of Reference in unopened envelopes, on letterhead that attest to the applicant s potential to succeed in the program (check one box for each reference followed by the name of the reference) A resume of professional education experience GRE or MAT scores sent on: Test date schedule: A short essay describing the relationship between the applicant s professional goals and the Ed.D. program A description of a professional problem the applicant has encountered and an analysis of the resolution of the problem TOEFL scores (required for international students, offi cial scores must be sent to Educational Testing Service) Made copies of all documents (not those in sealed envelopes) Mailed in the enclosed envelope on After we have verifi ed receipt of your completed application packet, you will be contacted via phone to schedule an interview For more information call or Judy Nemitz at nemit1jj@cmich.edu. You may also visit our Web site at We look forward to hearing from you. (see cmuoffcampus@cmich.edu /09

9 Check list - Financial Aid OFF-CAMPUS PROGRAMS To receive Federal Financial Aid for Central Michigan University's Off-Campus Programs, students must complete the following: The FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) can be completed on the Internet at You will need to know Central Michigan University's Title IV code: The federal processing agency will mail a Student Aid Report (SAR) to you within four to six weeks after you submit your application. This form must be completed each academic year. Admission to a degree-seeking program Eligibility Graduate students - minimum of 5 credit hours per semester Undergraduate students - minimum of 6 credit hours per semester First time borrowers must complete Entrance Loan Counseling: nancial-aid/counseling.html Sign the Master Promissory Note: Refer to page 17 of the Off-Campus Programs Financial Aid Manual at nancial-aid/financialaidmanual.pdf for Federal Direct Student Loans Limits To monitor your Financial Aid Award Status go to: You will need your CMU Global ID and your password. If you do not know your password, you will need to contact the CMU Helpdesk at , ext Award notifi cation - Offi cial notifi cation of your fi nancial aid award will be ed to your cmich Web mail account for new students; returning students will receive award notification via to your cmich Web mail account. To reduce or reject offered loans online, use the Student Status page on the student portal. Set up direct deposit of your fi nancial aid funds with CMU Receivable Accounting. For instructions and to download a form, go to: ce/refunds/direct_deposit.htm or You can now have your Financial Aid, Receivable Accounting Refunds deposited directly to CMU's new Money Network MasterCard. For frequently asked questions, go to Visit the CMU Portal to signup today: (see reverse side) (see cmuoffcampus@cmich.edu /09

10 Loan disbursement will take place when: Semester has offi cially started You are registered for the minimum number of credit hours (5 for graduate, 6 for undergraduate) First class has started Signed Master Promissory Note is on fi le (you can check for receipt by CMU on the Financial Status Page) Financial Aid Warning/Suspension may delay or prohibit you from receiving fi nancial aid - see page 8 of the Off-Campus Programs Financial Aid Manual at nancial-aid/financialaidmanual.pdf for details. How it happens: FAFSA fi led Award notifi cation via cmich Registration based on your program requirements (register for all of the classes you want to take for the semester to assure timely disbursement of your fi nancial aid funds, remember if you drop/withdraw it will affect your fi nancial aid). See for the refund schedule. Tuition Statements ed to Global ID account to all students Tuition paid by fi nancial aid, if packaged Refund as applicable for remaining award balance