The document provides information about an Ed.D. program in Educational Leadership. It summarizes that the program prepares leaders for California public schools and community colleges through a 3-year, 60-unit cohort program that can be completed on a fast-track schedule. The program focuses on developing reflective leaders through coursework in areas like leadership foundations, specializations, research methodology and dissertation support. Admission requirements include a B.A., M.A./M.S., GRE scores, and supporting documents. The program aims to develop leaders who can ensure equity and excellence in educational practices.

1. Ed.D. Program in
Educational Leadership
Information Session

2. Doctorate of Education
Senate Bill 724 Section 1(b) states:
″The Doctor of Education degree…
shall be focused on preparing
administrative leaders for CA
public elementary and secondary
schools & community colleges….” (2005)

3. Program Mission
 Prepare informed and reflective educational
leaders
 Who ethically apply critical skills of
evaluation, analysis, synthesis, and action
 To ensure excellence and equity in
educational practices, and
 Serve as stewards to the education community

4. Agenda
 Program Description
 Admission
Requirements
 Questions

5. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

6. Fast-Track Program
 Finish in 3-years
 60 units (2-3 courses per semester)
 Cohort approach offers peer support
 Year-round program- fall, spring & summer
terms
 Classes typically meet one night a week

7. Time to Degree
Courses Courses Dissertation
Qualifying
Exams
Dissertation
Proposal
Final
Dissertation
Defense

8. Typical Semester

9. Year 1First Fall
 Epistemology, History, and Structure of Education
 Collection and Analysis of Assessment Data OR Overview of Higher
EducationCommunity College: Systems, Organizational Development
and Structure, and Campus Cultures.
 Linking Research to Problems of Practice
First Spring
 Theory & Challenges for Leadership
 Qualitative Methods
 Connecting Research Questions to Scholarship in the Discipline
First Summer
 Leadership of Curricular & Instructional OR Leadership for Change and
Collaboration
 Quantitative Methods
 Preparing for Written Qualifying Examination

10. Summer 1: Qualifying Exam
 Administered after the first three terms of
the program.
– Early August or after first year
 Passing the exam advances the student to
candidacy
 Essay response to questions

11. Year 2 – More Specialization and Greater Focus
Second Fall
 Social Contexts of Ed. Politics, Policy, Governance OR Student
Learning and Development
 Quantitative OR Qualitative Methods
 Refining Research Questions
Second Spring
 Human Dimensions of Ed OR Resource Management and
Development
 Ethical & Legal Dimensions of Leadership
 Scholarly Defense of a Proposition
Second Summer
 Forecasting & Planning
 Transforming through Resource Optimization OR Professional
Seminars in Higher EducationCommunity College Studies and
Leadership Development
 IRB Approval and Proposal Defense

12. Summer 2:
Revise Dissertation Proposal
 Finalize Chapters 1 – 3
 Complete IRB first draft of IRB application

13. Year 3 – Dissertation Proposal and Defense
Fall
 Final revision of dissertation proposal
 Defend dissertation proposal
Spring
 Data collection and analysis
Summer
 Defend dissertation and revise

14. Type Course Areas

15. Leadership Foundations
Courses address the theory and practical
applications of scholarship in the various
leadership topics, such as:
 organizational theory
 history of education
 structure of modern education
 leadership theory

16. Specialization Courses
Courses focus on the particular needs of leaders
for PreK-12 schools or Community College.
Topics include:
 Assessment/evaluation
 Curricular and Instructional Practices
 Learning Development
 Human Dimensions of Change and Reform
 Resource Management & Development

17. Types Course Areas

18. Dissertation Support
Dissertation support is a unique feature of the
program
Research Support Seminars
Small groups
Individual dissertation topics
Individualized dissertation committee
One-to-one dissertation advising

19. Research Methodology
Courses address the processes for gathering, and
analyzing data, including learning:
quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods
inquiry
 to evaluate and apply research to practice
 to carry out dissertation research

20. Research Support Seminars
Students are assigned to small groups (5-7 students)
based on their initial research plans
Embed the development of a research proposal for the
dissertation throughout the academic terms
The instructors meet with the same group of students
each semester, providing a stable advising relationship
• Individual meetings (2+ a semester)
• Group meetings every semester

21. Faculty
 Experts in educational leadership
 All earned Ed.D or Ph.D.
 Full-time tenure track faculty provide instruction for
nearly all courses
 All have been practitioners in K-12 or community
college/higher education settings
 All are researchers engaged in local education settings

22. Faculty
Our faculty have been former:
 principals
 superintendents
 teachers
 deans and college presidents
 students
 community services directors
Associate Professor
Dr. Natalie Tran
Professor Dr. Dawn
Person
Associate Professor Dr.
John Hoffman

23. Your Colleagues
1. Diverse working professionals
• Interested in change
• Invested in CA. Community Colleges or Pre K-12
1. Educational Leaders
• Vice Presidents, Deans, Assistant Principals, and Principals
• Faculty/Administrative Leaders and Counselors
1. Professionals who are committed to and value
diversity
2. Invested in the learning process and the cohort
concept

24. Support for Students
 Writing support and coaches
 Dissertation Editing
 Conference travel subsidies
 Transcribing help
 Analysis software support
 Titan Resources
 Support Services
 Fitness and Recreation

25. Center for Research on Educational Access
and Leadership (C-REAL)
 Research on local
educational problems
in PreK-12 and
Community Colleges
that is systemic and
solution focused
 Outcomes include
dissemination of
findings through
publications and
presentations.
 Support data
analysis phase of
dissertation
 Organize
dissemination
venues for your
research

26. ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

27. ADMISSION DEADLINES
 February 1st
 Rolling admissions thereafter
 Application fee-$55
 Must apply to the University via
CSUmentor

28. Admission Requirements
1. B.A. and M.A./M.S. from accredited higher education
institutions
2. > 3.0 GPA
3. Preparation and experience pertinent to educational
leadership
4. Complete application to CSUmentor
5. Create a student account with CSUF
6. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) taken within the last
five years
7. Official Transcripts sent directly to CSUF- Admissions and
Records
California State University, Fullerton
Admissions and Records
P.O.Box 6900, Fullerton, CA 92834
7. Campus Interview

29. CSUmentor
CSU Grad Application (http://www.csumentor.edu/)
The following codes will be needed to complete your CSUmentor
application:
10a Program objective = PreK-12 Leadership 08271
= Community College 08273
10b Degree Objective = 8 (Doctoral)
11Credential Objective =
K-12 Professional Administrative Code = 502

30. Supplemental Application
Documents required by the Educational Leadership Department:
Copies of Unofficial Transcripts
Supplemental Coversheet Form
Statement of purpose
Professional Resume
Writing sample
 Three Recommendation Forms
 Employer/District Support Agreement
 GRE Score Report CSUF Code 4589 Department Code 3001
 Official Transcripts from all universities and community
colleges
MAIL TO
Department of Educational Leadership
PO Box 6868
Fullerton, CA 92834-6868

31. Campus Interview
• When possible, group interview
• 30 – 60 minutes
• In-person writing exercise

32. Really? The GRE?
• Required but not weighed heavily in
admissions decisions

33. Considerations in Admission Decisions
 Leadership potential
 Potential for significant professional contributions
 Analytical ability
 Writing skills
 Interest in research
 Commitment to academic success of students from all
backgrounds
 Commitment to support historically disenfranchised
community partnerships
 Desire to support change processes in educational
institutions

34. Program Cost
 Best Value
Total cost for last cohort completing ~ $52,000
The fees are based on a year-round
program and includes the cost of summer
session.
 2015-16 $17, 736

35. Student Aid
 The Financial Aid Office has a designated counselor for
doctoral students (http://www.fullerton.edu/financialaid/)
 Traditional student loans are available for Ed.D. students
through the Financial Aid Office
 $180,000 need-based aid granted to students each year
 Free Application for Federal Student Aid—FAFSA
 http://www.fafsa.ed.gov
 Must be renewed each year!!

36. Transfer Credit
Applicants can request transfer credit:
 Up to 12 units
 Doctoral level courses
 Taken in the last two years
 Has similar catalog description
 Appear on an official transcript from an
accredited institution of higher education
 Grade of B or better.

37. For more information
Visit
http://ed.fullerton.edu/edd/
Contact
Dr. Natalie Tran (P-12)| natran@fullerton.edu
Dr. Dawn Person (CC)| dperson@fullerton.edu
Join
https://www.facebook.com/CSUFEDD