East Tennessee State University

Program Information

Degree Offered

Ed. D. Educational Leadership

Format: Campus

Program Description:

The Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis offers four (4) concentrations leading to the Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.)degree: School Leadership, Classroom Leadership, Post secondary and Private Sector Leadership, and Administrative Endorsement. The programs are designed to allow the student and advisor considerable latitude in program planning. The following pages summarize the components of these concentrations. Applicants should refer to the sections on admission to the School of Graduate Studies, transfer of credit, and time limitations outlined in the front section of this catalog. All applicants must submit a current résumé with their application. Those applying to the Administrative Endorsement or Classroom Leadership concentration must also submit a copy of their teaching certificate(s).

Eligibility Requirements:

All students who apply to the School of Graduate Studies for the Doctor of Education degree must be screened for initial admission. The screening process consists of an evaluation of each student in terms of selected criteria for admission. Each criterion has been assigned a numerical value. The total of these values equals a possible100 points:1.Writing Skills.............10 points2.Scholarship (Graduate Level).........15 points3.Speaking Skills............10 points4.Evidence of Leadership (to date)....10 points5.Estimated Leadership Potential......10 points6.Graduate Record Examination.....15 points(GRE) scores—Verbal and Quantitative (The scores must be obtained within 5 years of date of application.)7.Employment Record.......10 points8.Four Letters of Recommendation.......20 points Uniform evaluation sheets are utilized by an appointed screening committee upon completion of the screening process the departmental committee will make a recommendation to the School of Graduate Studies

Tuition & Financial Aid

Financial Aid Offered: No

Classification: Doctoral/Research Universities - Intensive

Institution Sector: Public

Locale: Small City

Size & Settings: 10,000 - 19,999