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Ed.D. in Educational Leadership K-12Online Information Session
We will begin promptly at 1:30 p.m. (C.S.T.)
Dr. Neil DuggerDr. Neil DuggerDr. Denny DowdDr. Denny Dowd Dr. Steven WurtzDr. Steven Wurtz
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Topics for TodayTopics for Today
• DBU MissionDBU Mission
• DBU DistinctivesDBU Distinctives
• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership K-12 OverviewEd.D. in Educational Leadership K-12 Overview
• Program DesignProgram Design
• Program StructureProgram Structure
• Application ProcessApplication Process
• Selection StandardsSelection Standards
• QuestionsQuestions
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What is the DBU mission and how does
it affect the Ed.D. program?
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The mission of Dallas Baptist University is to provide Christ-centered quality higher education in the arts, sciences, and professional studies at both the undergraduate and graduate levels to traditional age and adult students in order to produce servant leaders who have the ability to integrate faith and learning through their respective callings.
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What makes DBU different from other
universities?
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DBU DistinctivesDBU DistinctivesDistinctively different...Distinctively Christian
1. Christ-centered education2. Academically rigorous3. Practitioner focus4. Value beyond price5. Personal interaction with faculty, staff, and
colleagues6. Service learning – adding value back into the
school district
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What is the history of What is the history of the Ed.D. program at the Ed.D. program at
DBU?DBU?
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Ed.D. History
• Pilot program began in the fall of 2005
• SACS gave final approval of program in 2006
• 8 students enrolled in the program in the summer of 2005
• 24 students were enrolled by spring of 2006
• 79 students currently enrolled in the Ed.D. program
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Who is the Ed.D. program designed for
and what are the benefits of having a
doctoral degree?
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•Designed for practicing educators in K-12 settings
•Benefits- Attain terminal degree- Advance your career- Gain new knowledge and skills- Become a better servant leader
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What types of courses What types of courses does the Ed.D does the Ed.D
program offer?program offer?
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Design of the Ed.D. Program
• 60 Total Hours• Cohort• Core Leadership Courses – 24 hours• Research Courses – 6 hours• K-12 Courses – 21 hours• Treatise – 9 hours
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When and where are When and where are the courses offered?the courses offered?
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Structure of the Ed.D. Program
• Classes meet on the main DBU campus in Dallas• 3 weekends per semester – all day Friday and Saturday
- Fall dates: Sept 16-17, Oct 21-22, Nov 18-19• Summer symposium – 7 to 10 days
- First summer: Regional- Second summer: Austin, TX- Third summer: Washington D.C.
• Projects, papers, and reading between class meetings• Treatise to be completed on a self-paced time frame
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What are the benefits What are the benefits of the cohort of the cohort
structure?structure?
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Benefits of CohortBenefits of Cohort
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• Establish a structured support system
• Increased collaboration among peers
• Lasting relationships
• Smaller class sizes
• Defined course schedule to ensure graduation
• Instructors can customize instruction to
address the interest/needs of the group
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In what way has the In what way has the Ed.D. degree affected Ed.D. degree affected
your career and/or your career and/or you as a person?you as a person?
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Benefits of Ed.D. ProgramBenefits of Ed.D. Program
•Expanded my understanding of leadership as an organizational concept
•Application in professional and personal life
•Increased my ability to think and write critically from an analytical viewpoint
•Increased my ability to understand research and the data models that are used to support claims
•Expanded my professional opportunities
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What is the cost of the program and what
financial aid options are available?
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Program CostProgram Cost
• $680 per hour
• About $40,000 for entire 4 year program
• Church matching grant- up to $3000 per year
Financial Aid Office: 214-333-5363
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How do I apply?
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Application ProcessApplication Process
1. Application (10-15 minutes) www.dbu.edu/doctoral/edd2. Resume3. Educator Certificate4. Transcripts (from all colleges/universities attended)
5. Test Score (GRE, GMAT, or MAT)6. Admission Assessment Instrument (6 essay questions)7. Recommendation Letters (3)8. Employment Support Letter
You may send all documents to the Ed.D. office:•Mail: 3000 Mountain Creek Pkwy Dallas, TX 75211•Fax: 214-333-5594•Email: [email protected]
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What are the selection standards?
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Ed.D. Selection Standards
•Competitive selection process
•Complete application file
•Master’s degree
•Graduate GPA: 3.2 or higher
•Entrance exam score must be in the 50th percentile
•Interview Assessment
•Statistics course to be completed by the end of the first year
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Questions?Questions?
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Contact InformationContact Information
Dr. Neil Dugger, Ed.D.Dr. Neil Dugger, Ed.D.Program DirectorProgram Director
Jennifer SpeerJennifer SpeerAssistant to the DirectorAssistant to the Director