Ed.D. Cohort Programs

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1 Ed.D. - K-12 School Leadership Experienced teachers and/or administrators who hold a Master's or Educational Specialist degree and who would like to advance their skills and knowledge in the area of K-12 School Leadership while attaining a higher level degree. This cognate is designed for those seeking to earn an initial administrative endorsement. The Ed.D. is designed to facilitate the learning styles of adults and provide a collaborative community for higher-level thinking and problem solving. Undergirding the entire program is critical thinking, scholarly research, writing and learning from a Christian worldview. The capstone project, as with any doctoral program, is the submission and defense of a doctoral dissertation project. The K-12 School Leadership cognate is designed for those seeking initial administrative endorsement. Students seeking this add-on endorsement must already hold a professional teaching license, a copy of which is required with the admissions application, and have completed a minimum of three years teaching experience upon program completion. The courses for this cognate have been organized around the six Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC) standards and the endorsement competencies for Administration and Supervision PreK-12 as issued by the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) in preparation for positions as assistant principal or principal. In addition to the required 15 hours of cognate coursework, students must also successfully complete a minimum of 320 administrative internship hours (5 credit hours) followed by the successful completion of the School Leaders Licensure Assessment (SLLA) for a total of a 62 hour program. Subject to changes in the VDOE s licensure regulations, program adjustments are made accordingly. For more information on the licensure regulations governing the Administration and Supervision PreK-12 endorsement in the Commonwealth of Virginia, please visit the VDOE website. Because requirements for administrative endorsement vary from state to state, students should contact the Department of Education in their respective states for administrator licensure requirements. This is a cohort program. Courses meet primarily online, supplemented with a one-week summer residency on campus in Virginia Beach every summer over the course of the three year program. The program can be completed in three years, though candidates often choose to complete the program in a 3 1/2 to 4 year time frame. Completion time is dependent on each candidate's progress through the program, and there is a seven year EDUC 700 Orientation 0 EADM 703 Advanced Theory & Practice of Leadership, Organizational Development & Educational Administration 3 EADM 704 Advanced Curriculum, Instruction, & Assessment 3 EADM 706 Legal, Ethical, Policy, & Professional Issues in Education 3 EADM 721 School & Community Relations 3 EEDD 799A Internship 1 EEDD 799B Internship 1 EEDD 800 The Principalship 3 EADM 720 Strategic Planning & Leadership of School Resources & Operations 3 EADM 810 Advanced Practices in Personnel Administration 3 Total Credit Hours: 62 courses in a different order. A candidacy exam is required after your coursework is completed, but prior to moving into the dissertation phase of the Ed.D. Once you have completed 62 credit hours, you will continue to be enrolled in EFND 907 Dissertation Continuation (3 Credits) each term until you defend your dissertation. 14

2 Ed.D. - Advanced Educational Leadership Experienced teachers and/or administrators who hold a Master's or Educational Specialist degree and who would like to advance their skills and knowledge in the area of K-12 School Leadership while attaining a higher level degree. This cognate is designed for students who already have an administrative endorsement or who have no intention of seeking an administrative endorsement through the Virginia Department of Education (VDOE). The Ed.D. is designed to facilitate the learning styles of adults and provide a collaborative community for higher-level thinking and problem solving. Undergirding the entire program is critical thinking, scholarly research, writing and learning from a Christian worldview. The capstone project, as with any doctoral program, is the submission and defense of a doctoral dissertation project. Offering the benefit of a more individualized program, this cognate invites professionals to prepare for careers of serving as educational leaders in a variety of positions such as superintendents or other executive leadership and supervisory positions within educational organizations, educational consultants and entrepreneurs, privatized educational leaders, educational policy designers, or international educational reformers with a heart for changing nations via educational systems. A total of 18 cognate hours from the K-12 School Leadership course listing as well as those specific to this program will be approved by the program advisor for a total of a 60 hour program. This is a cohort program. Courses meet primarily online, supplemented with a one-week summer residency on campus in Virginia Beach every summer over the course of the three year program. The program can be completed in three years, though candidates often choose to complete the program in a 3 1/2 to 4 year time frame. Completion time is dependent on each candidate's progress through the program, and there is a seven year EDUC 700 Orientation 0 EADM 703 Advanced Theory & Practice of Leadership, Organizational Development & Educational Administration 3 EDCO 800 Qualitative Data Analysis 3 EDCO 801 Strategic Planning & Program Evaluation 3 EDEL 807 Organizational & Institutional Change 3 ELECTIVE Student's choice of additional coursework, offered as enrollment permits 3 ELECTIVE Student's choice of additional coursework, offered as enrollment permits 3 ELECTIVE Student's choice of additional coursework, offered as enrollment permits 3 courses in a different order. A candidacy exam is required after your coursework is completed, but prior to moving into the dissertation phase of the Ed.D. Once you have completed 60 credit hours, you will continue to be enrolled in EFND 907 Dissertation Continuation (3 Credits) each term until you defend your dissertation. 15

3 Ed.D. - Adult Education/Staff Development skills and knowledge in the area of Adult Education and Staff Development while attaining a higher level degree. The Ed.D. is designed to facilitate the learning styles of adults and provide a collaborative community for higher-level thinking and problem solving. Undergirding the entire program is critical thinking, scholarly research, writing and learning from a Christian worldview. The capstone project, as with any doctoral program, is the submission and defense of a doctoral dissertation. The Adult Education/Staff Development cognate equips organizational and institutional decision-makers with the knowledge and skills to develop, implement and evaluate curricular and instructional training programs for adult populations. Upon completion of the program, students will earn an Doctor of Education (Ed.D) degree in Adult Education/Staff Development. EDUC 700 Orientation 0 EADM 703 Advanced Theory & Practice of Leadership, Organizational Development & Educational Administration EDSL 715 International & Global Issues in Adult Education 3 EDCO 801 Strategic Planning & Program Evaluation 3 EDSL 727 Supervision & Professional Development 3 EDSL 710 The Adult Learner 3 ESAE 810 Teaching & Learning: Theory & Research in Adult Development 3 ESAE 820 Program Planning for Adult Learners 3 courses in a different order. 3 A candidacy exam is required after your coursework is completed, but prior to moving into the dissertation phase of the Ed.D. Once you have completed 60 credit hours, you will continue to be enrolled in EFND 907 Dissertation Continuation (3 Credits) each term until you defend your dissertation. 16

4 Ed.D. - Special Education skills and knowledge in the area of Special Education while attaining a higher level degree. The Ed.D. is designed to facilitate the learning styles of adults and provide a collaborative community for higher-level thinking and problem solving. Undergirding the entire program is critical thinking, scholarly research, writing and learning from a Christian worldview. The capstone project, as with any doctoral program, is the submission and defense of a doctoral dissertation. Upon completion of the program, students will earn an Doctor of Education (Ed.D) degree in Special Education Prerequisites: It is preferred that students entering this program hold a bachelor's or master's degree in Special Education. EADM 703 Advanced Theory & Practice of Leadership, Organizational Development & Educational Administration ESPC 705 History of Special Education 3 ESPC 710 Advanced Study of High-Incidence Disabilities 3 ESPC 720 Seminar: Current Issues in Special Education 3 ESPC 725 Advanced Study of Best Practices 3 EFND 790 Independent Study (If Needed) ESPC 730 Meta-Analysis in Social Sciences 3 ESPC 800 The Research Review Process in Special Education 3 courses in a different order. A candidacy exam is required after your coursework is completed, but prior to moving into the dissertation phase of the Ed.D. Once you have completed 60 credit hours, you will continue to be enrolled in EFND 907 Dissertation Continuation (3 Credits) each term until you defend your dissertation. 3 17

5 Ed.D. - Character Education skills and knowledge while attaining a higher level degree. Regent University recognizes the need to provide excellently trained professionals who can teach and lead, not only in K-12 education settings but also at the undergraduate and graduate levels of preparation. Through its doctoral program in education, Regent University has designed a cognate that specifically focuses upon sound theory and up-to-date research in the area of character education. In addition, the cognate builds upon and extends the recognized work of the National Character Education Clearing House, established at Regent University by the U. S. Department of Education. Participants in Regent University s doctoral program, with emphasis in character education, will have at their fingertips the best materials currently available in the field, as well as interaction with faculty who are leading innovative and effective programs on a local, state, and national level. Upon completion of the program, students will earn an Doctor of Education (Ed.D) degree in Character Education EDCO 801 Strategic Planning and Program Evaluation 3 EFND 727 Supervision and Staff Development and Training 3 EDCE 701 Character Education: Foundations, Theories, and Philosophy 3 EDCE 702 Character Education: Curriculum and Instruction 3 EDCE 703 Advanced Study of Best Practices in Character Education 3 EDCE 704 Leadership in Character Education 3 courses in a different order. A candidacy exam is required after your coursework is completed, but prior to moving into the dissertation phase of the Ed.D. Once you have completed 60 credit hours, you will continue to be enrolled in EFND 907 Dissertation Continuation (3 Credits) each term until you defend your dissertation. 18

6 Ed.D. - Christian Educational Leadership skills and knowledge while attaining a higher level degree. This cognate does not require a master's degree from our Christian School program as a prerequisite, but it is a conceptual extension of it. The Christian Education Leadership cognate is designed to equip educators (including parents and pastors) with vision and accompanying skills for bringing full biblical fidelity to Christian education. The Christian Education Leadership cognate focuses on how to make Christian education as biblically sound as possible. It is intended to "produce" fully orbed disciples of Jesus Christ who can, in turn, "reproduce" other disciples. Special emphasis is placed on practical applications in Christian education as guided by expert professional understandings. Instruction in the program is problembased, case-study, and project oriented. Mentoring and personalization of professional interests within courses are emphasized as much as possible. Upon completion of the program, students will earn an Doctor of Education (Ed.D) degree in Christian Educational Leadership ECEL 710 Christian Education - Philosophy 3 ECEL 720 Curriculum and Instruction 3 or 6 ECEL 740 Research on Christian Education Leadership 3 or 6 EFND 705C Residency -- Year Three 3 ECEL 751 Advanced Finance for Christian Schools (Optional) 3 ECEL 752 Advanced Theory and Practices in the Operation of a Christian School (Optional) 3 ECEL 753 Advanced Staff Development for Christian Schools (Optional) 3 courses in a different order. A candidacy exam is required after your coursework is completed, but prior to moving into the dissertation phase of the Ed.D. Once you have completed 60 credit hours, you will continue to be enrolled in EFND 907 Dissertation Continuation (3 Credits) each term until you defend your dissertation. 19

7 Ed.D. - Distance Education skills and knowledge while attaining a higher level degree. The Distance Education cognate is designed for K-12, higher education and corporate educators involved in distance and online education. It builds upon the principles of curriculum, instruction, assessment and evaluation provided in the core courses by applying these principles to a distance education setting with emphasis on program development and management of online learning. This cognate considers research and effective practices along a continuum of distance education delivery models and learning technologies to prepare a student for leadership in the field. The research done by students is usually applied research, that is, searching for solutions to distance education problems or seeking ways to deliver new research-based educational concepts or services to individuals, organizations, families or groups at a distance. Upon completion of the program, students will earn an Doctor of Education (Ed.D) degree in Distance Education. EFND 726 Foundations for Distance Education 3 EDCO 801 Strategic Planning and Program Evaluation 3 EDDE 820 Instructional Design for Distance Education 3 EDDE 830 New Media in Distance Education 3 EDDE 825 Special Topics in Distance Education 3 EDCO 802 Analysis of Variance 1 EDCO 803 Regression & Correlation 1 EDCO 804 Structure & Reliability Analysis 1 courses in a different order. A candidacy exam is required after your coursework is completed, but prior to moving into the dissertation phase of the Ed.D. Once you have completed 60 credit hours, you will continue to be enrolled in EFND 907 Dissertation Continuation (3 Credits) each term until you defend your dissertation. 20

8 Ed.D. - Educational Psychology skills and knowledge in the area of Educational Psychology while attaining a higher level degree. The Educational Psychology emphasis includes two areas of study: research and evaluation and learning and development. The research and evaluation track allows one to specialize in testing and program assessment at the school district level. A heavy emphasis will be placed on quantitative analysis. The learning and development track equips school professionals to utilize the most appropriate theories and research to improve the chances of academic and behavioral success for students. The study of brain research in relationship to learning will be emphasized. Upon completion of the program, students will earn an Doctor of Education (Ed.D) degree in Educational Psychology. Learning & Development Track EFND 724 Advanced Study of Theories in Learning & Development 3 EPSY 850 Advanced Study in Educational Psychology 3 EDCO 800 or EDCO 802 Qualitative Data Analysis Analysis of Variance EDCO 803 Regression & Correlation 1 EDCO 804 Structure & Reliability Analysis 1 EPSY 870 Advanced Study of Brain Research 3 EFND 790 Independent Study 3 EPSY 820 Advanced Research Review in Educational Psychology Research & Evaluation Track EDCO 801 Strategic Planning & Program Evaluation 3 EDCO 802 Analysis of Variance 1 EDCO 803 Regression & Correlation 1 EDCO 804 Structure & Reliability Analysis 1 EFND 806 Assessment and Evaluation of Student Learning 3 EHEA 805 Advanced Research, Design, & Analysis 3 EFND 790 Independent Study (if needed) 3 EPSY 821 Problem-based Project in Research & Evaluation 3 courses in a different order. A candidacy exam is required after your coursework is completed, but prior to moving into the dissertation phase of the Ed.D. Once you have completed 60 credit hours, you will continue to be enrolled in EFND 907 Dissertation Continuation (3 Credits) each term until you defend your dissertation. 21

9 Ed.D. - Higher Education (TAR) Experienced teachers and/or administrators who hold a Master's or Educational Specialist degree in Education and who would like to advance their skills and knowledge while attaining a higher level degree. The Higher Education doctoral program is designed for educational professionals who are seeking either an initial entry-level position in one of three sub-categories - Teaching, Administration & Research (TAR) - or who are in current positions where the doctorate is the required or preferred degree for advancement. Students should have either a part-time or full-time position in a higher education institution or possess a background that is widely-considered comparable to higher education. This is a cohort program. Courses meet primarily online, supplemented with a one-week summer residency on campus in Virginia Beach every summer over the course of the three year program. The program can be completed in three years, though candidates often choose to complete the program in a 3 1/2 to 4 year time frame. Completion time is dependent on each candidate's progress through the program, and there is a seven year Upon completion of the program, students will earn an Doctor of Education (Ed.D) degree in Higher Education - Teaching, Administration, & Research Prerequisites: Students entering this program are required to have experience in the higher education field. 18 Credit Hours of the following, depending on your specialization EDCO 801 Strategic Planning and Program Evaluation 3 EFND 723 History and Contemporary Issues of American Higher Education 3 EHEA 801 The College and the Student 3 EHEA 811 Administration and Organization Theory in Higher Education 3 EHEA 802 Higher Education Finance 3 EDSL 710 Adult Learning/Design of Adult Learning 3 EDDE 820 Instructional Design for Distance Education 3 EHEA 805 Advanced Research Design and Analysis 3 EHEA 803 Law and Governance of Higher Education 3 EHEA 812 Advanced Contemporary Issues in Higher Education 3 EHEA 807 Curriculum and Assessment for College/University Teaching 3 EDCO 802 Analysis of Variance 1 EDCO 803 Regression & Correlation 1 EDCO 804 Structure & Reliability Analysis 1 courses in a different order. A candidacy exam is required after your coursework is completed, but prior to moving into the dissertation phase of the Ed.D. Once you have completed 60 credit hours, you will continue to be enrolled in EFND 907 Dissertation Continuation (3 Credits) each term until you defend your dissertation. 22

10 Ed.D. - Higher Education Leadership & Management skills and knowledge while attaining a higher level degree. Admittance to this degree program is predicated on a significant amount of time served in a mid to upper level management position in higher education or an analogous profession. The Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership and Management was designed to prepare mid to senior level administrators at Christian higher educational institutions for positions of significant administrative leadership, thus, preparing the next generation of Christian leaders on campuses across the nation and internationally. The program focuses on infusing key leadership concepts and knowledge with faith and learning integration, technology, applied Christian ethics, and the development of a Christian worldview and administrative philosophy. Upon completion of the program, students will earn an Doctor of Education (Ed.D) degree in Higher Education Leadership and Management EHEA 702 Role and Mission of the Christian College & University 3 EFND 702 Research Design 3 EFND 723 History and Contemporary Issues in American Higher Education 3 EHEA 811 Administration & Organization Theory in Higher Ed 3 EHEA 803 Law & Governance in Higher Ed 3 EDCO 801 Strategic Planning & Program Evaluation 3 EHEA 714 Presidential and Board Leadership 3 EDEL 807 Organizational & Institutional Change 3 EHEA 802 Higher Ed Finance 3 EHEA 710 Accreditation & Assessment 3 EHEA 812 Advanced Contemporary Issues in Higher Education 3 courses in a different order. A candidacy exam is required after your coursework is completed, but prior to moving into the dissertation phase of the Ed.D. Once you have completed 60 credit hours, you will continue to be enrolled in EFND 907 Dissertation Continuation (3 Credits) each term until you defend your dissertation. 23