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The College of Professional & Continuing Education (CPCE) at Rowan University will be offering the Ed.D. degree to area teachers, supervisors, principals, college  and university administrators, and other candidates in related fields. This program focuses on developing authentic leaders. Graduates are prepared to assume leadership roles in schools, colleges, universities, educational associations, and educational advocacy groups.  Most classes will be offered in a hybrid format with at least 60% of the coursework accelerated and online providing the fastest and most convenient route to your Ed.D. degree.

The Ed.D. program is designed for practicing PK-12 educators such as teachers, supervisors, principals, and professionals from related fields as well as professionals working in higher education institutions and those working in the field of education in business and higher education settings.  The program is designed for individuals who desire to develop and hone their leadership skills regardless of whether they wish to seek other leadership positions or stay in their current positions. The program approaches leadership from the perspectives of developing leaders who are capable of reflective decision-making, working collaboratively, initiating or responding to change, and who have management and administrative skills.  By integrating academic instruction with opportunities to apply leadership theory to actual workplace problems, the program fosters a spirit of community, provides a peer support network, and helps maintain focus on completing the program.

Admissions requirements

• Masters degree from an accredited institution of higher learning
• $50 application fee
• Ed.D. application form (Please do not use the Graduate School application form.)
• One official transcript from all colleges attended
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Professional portfolio (Details are included in the Ed.D. application form.)
• Those selected to continue with the process will be invited to an interview with the faculty admissions committee.
• No standardized tests are required.

Plus

• Those applying for the Focus on P-12 Leadership should include copies of teaching certificates held.

Application deadline

1. Traditional Route:  Educational Leadership across Multiple Settings
   1. Application due:  June 15 for Fall 2008 start and December 15 for the Spring 2009 start.
   2. Submit application (for traditional program only) to: The Graduate School, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028.
   3. Decisions will be made by the end of July for Fall 2008 and by the end of January for Spring 2009. 
2. Non-Traditional Route A :  Focus on P-12 Leadership
   1. Application due: Now Accepting Applications for Fall 2009 Start
   2. Submit application (for non-traditional programs only) to: Director of Academic Services, College of Professional & Continuing Education, Education Hall, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or FAX:  856-256-5638
   3. Decisions will be made by the end of July 2009.
3. Non-Traditional Route B:  Focus on Community College Leadership
   1. Application due: October 15, 2008 for the Spring 2009 start
   2. Submit application (for non-traditional programs only) to: Director of Academic Services, College of Professional & Continuing Education, Education Hall, 201 Mullica Hill Road, Glassboro, NJ 08028 or FAX:  856-256-5638
   3. Decisions will be made by the end of November 2008.
   4. Meeting location is TBD.

Applications must be complete by these deadlines in order to receive a decision by the decision deadline listed above/before the semester begins. If a decision has not yet been reached, students may begin the course as a non-matriculated student while the process completes (if approved by CPCE in consultation with the Program Coordinator).

Program requirements

• Coursework is divided into 4 major categories with 3 distinct benchmarks.
• 12 credits in core classes that must be completed before moving into the next phase of the program
• EDSU 28-715, Leadership Theory (3 cr)
• EDAM 27-701, Organizations as Cultures: Theory & Applications (3 cr)
• EDSU 24-720, Research Literature Analysis and Writing for Educational Leadership (3 cr)
• EDAM 27-704, Changing Organizations (3 cr)
• 24 credits in other required coursework
• 12 credits in applied fieldwork
• EDAM 27-720, Leadership, Application, Fieldwork & Seminar (9 cr)
• EDAM 27-719, Leadership Research Project Proposal (3 cr)
• 12 credits in Dissertation

• Benchmarks: The program includes 3 benchmarks as outlined below^:
• Benchmark I:  Progress Review
• This review takes place after completion of the 4 core courses. (See sequence.)
• This benchmark includes a brief (15 min) presentation, a 6-8 page paper and a leadership portfolio.
• Benchmark II:  Dissertation Proposal
• This review takes place before the official dissertation phase. (See sequence.)
• This benchmark serves as the formal plan for the dissertation.
• Benchmark III:  Dissertation and Symposium
• See the Ed.D. Detail Sheet for further program details including course sequence and available start dates.

^Please see the Ed.D. Benchmark & Dissertation Information Sheet for more details.  Complete information about the above benchmarks and other Ed.D.  procedures and policies are also included in the Ed.D. Student Handbook, which is distributed to all matriculated students during their first term. 

Coursework

• The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership degree requires a total of 60 s.h. The program consists of the core classes, other required courses, applied fieldwork, and the dissertation.
• Complete listing of all courses and course descriptions are included in the Ed.D. Course Description Sheet

Coordinator/Contact information

Sheri Rodriguez
CPCE Administrative Advisor
(Provides assistance from initial inquiry to initial registration)
Phone: 856-256-4708
Email: rodriguezs@rowan.edu

The Ed Leadership Department/Ed.D. Program will assign students an official Faculty Advisor via email during their first matriculated term. (Provides academic assistance after initial registration to graduation clearance)
Elizabeth Henderson
Educational Leadership Secretary
Phone:  856-256-4744  
Email: hendersone@rowan.edu