2016-2017
University of South Alabama – College of Education
Doctorate of Education – Ed.D.
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Higher Education Option
K-12 Option
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MINIMUM GRADUATE HOURS REQUIRED: 60
B grade minimum required for all courses in the Ed.D. program. In addition, a 3.25 program and institutional GPA of is required at graduation.
Courses over 10 years old cannot be used in the program.
Hours
Semester
Grade
I.
Common Core (21 Hours) (To be taken for Higher Ed and K-12 options.)
EDL 695*
EDL 699*
EDL 699a*
EDL 699b*
EDU/IDE 640*
EDU/IDE 692*
IDE 615**
IDE 620**
IDE 631*
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Global Education
Current Problems in Higher Education
Human Relations in Higher Ed
Program and Curriculum Development
Seminar in Higher Ed Management Skills
Advanced Organizational Theory for Higher Ed
Higher Ed Finance
Advanced Leadership for Higher Ed
Ethics and Law for Higher Ed
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K-12 Concentration (27 hours) (To be taken only for K-12 option.)
EDL 603*
EDL 611*
EDL 621*
EDL 631*
EDL 701
EDL 702
EDL 703
EDL 732
EDU/IDE 650*
II.
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Higher Ed Concentration (27 hours) (To be taken only for Higher Ed option.)
EDL 720
HED 603
HED 611
HED 621
HED 631
HED 701
HED 702
HED 703
HED 732
IV.
Mentoring Leadership
Research Project
Research Project
Research Project
Instructional Development
Research Project Seminar
Assessment & Evaluation for Leaders
Quantitative Methods I
Intro Qualitative/Mixed Methods Research
Current Problems & Issues in Ed Administration
Human Relations Skills
Seminar in Program & Curriculum
Seminar in Ed Management Skills
Advanced Organizational Theory
School Finance
Advanced School Leadership
Ethics and Law for Ed Leadership
Instructional Techniques
Dissertation Hours (12 hours minimum) (To be taken for Higher Ed and K-12 options.)
(If dissertation is not complete in 12 semester hours, student must register for 1 hr of EDL 799 each semester until dissertation is complete.)
EDL 799
Dissertation Hours
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EDL 799
Dissertation Hours
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EDL 799
Dissertation Hours
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EDL 799
Dissertation Hours
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*Required courses for Ed.S.- Instructional Leadership
**Ed.S.-Instructional Leadership program requires IDE 615 OR 620. Both are required for the Ed.D.
Revised 01/12/16
Admission Requirements
Applications to the program are accepted June 1 through March 15. Deadline for submission of all application materials to USA Office of
Admissions is March 15 with a new cohort beginning each summer.
Please note that all application materials should be sent directly to USA Office of Admissions http://www.southalabama.edu/admissions/
All Applicants
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Completed Graduate Admissions application and $35 application fee http://www.southalabama.edu/admissions/resources/gradappl.pdf
Official transcripts from all institutions previously attended (if you are a former USA student and have not attended another institution
since attending USA, the Admissions Office will request your transcripts from the Registrar’s Office)
Official GRE Scores (verbal, quantitative, and writing) within five years of application
Minimum 3.25 graduate GPA
Completion of IDE 510 “Educational Research and Evaluation” or equivalent graduate level course with grade of “B” or better
Resume´
A two-page narrative statement of purpose for pursuing the degree
Three letters of recommendation from appropriate supervisors focused on the candidate’s ability and motivation to pursue doctoral
study and leadership potential
Personal interview (conducted in the spring semester)
Writing sample (on-site with personal interview)
P-12 Leadership
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Master’s degree in education or educational leadership from a regionally accredited institution for postsecondary education
Copy of valid Alabama administrative license indicating class “A” or “AA” certification in Instructional Leadership (Students who hold
Alabama Class “A” certification in Instructional Leadership may opt to pursue an Educational Specialist degree and accompanying Class
“AA” certification in Instructional Leadership simultaneously while working towards the Ed.D. in Educational Leadership. Students who
hold Alabama Class “AA” certification in Instructional Leadership may have some of their previous credit applied towards the Ed.D.)
No fewer than three years of successful teaching at the P-12 level
Alabama EXP form verifying experience in schools (available from appropriate Board of Education Human Resources Office)
Higher Education Leadership
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Master’s degree or equivalent from a regionally accredited institution for postsecondary education
No fewer than three years’ experience working in a higher education setting
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