Important information for The Florida State University doctoral program in Educational Leadership / Administration:
Finances Tuition: www.sfs.fsu.edu/tuition.html Graduate Fellowship & Assistantship Opportunities: www.coe.fsu.edu/finaid/grad.html Assistantships are generally available for full-time doctoral students.
Timeline
THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Many full-time students finish their doctoral work in 3-4 years.
For more information on doctoral programs at Florida State in Educational Leadership / Administration, please contact: Dr. Stacey Rutledge 850.644.8163 rutledge@coe.fsu.edu Dr. Judith Irvin 850.644.6447 irvin@coe.fsu.edu
1114 West Call Street 1209 Stone Building Tallahassee, FL 32306-4452 www.fsu.edu/~elps/ela
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Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies
Application deadlines: • May 1st for fall admission • October 1st for spring admission • February 1st for summer admission
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Doctoral Programs in
Educational Leadership / Administration
The Florida State University College of Education Educational Leadership / Administration The Florida State University offers two doctoral degrees in Educational Leadership / Administration - the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) and the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
Degree Benefits Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) • Join a university faculty • Shape policy in the field of education • Conduct research to improve student achievement Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) • Become a more knowledgeable and scholarly administrator • Become a superintendent for a school district • Work in a leadership position for the state or district With both degrees you can: • Continue your quest as a lifelong learner • Enjoy a professional and academic environment
Ph.D. in Educational Leadership & Policy Preparation for positions in • Research • Policy development and analysis • University or college teaching • Administration The program includes a broad curriculum encompassing the departmental core courses, an interdisciplinary component, a research component, and an area of concentration related to educational leadership. Program requirements: 94 hours of coursework beyond the master’s degree, including 24 hours of dissertation credit. Coursework includes: • Organizational Theory • Leadership for School Renewal • Leadership for Equity and Inclusion • Perspectives on Leadership Theory • Leading Learning • Policy to Practice • Policy Development • Politics of Education • Statistics and Research Methods For more information visit: www.fsu.edu/~elps/ela/phd
Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership & Administration • •
Produces scholar-practitioners knowledgeable about the field of educational leadership / administration Prepares individuals for careers providing leadership focused on P-12 instruction at departmental, school, district, regional and state levels
Program requirements: 78 hours of coursework beyond the master’s degree, including 24 hours of dissertation credit. Coursework includes: • Organizational Theory • Leadership for School Renewal • Leadership for Equity and Inclusion • Perspectives on Leadership Theory • Leading Learning • Policy to Practice • Program Evaluation For more information visit: www.fsu.edu/~elps/ela/edd