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The Doctor of Education in Educational Administration and Policy Studies is offered to those pursuing the highest level of preparation for positions in local-, state-, and federal-level school administration, foundations, associations, and higher education. Classes offered at Newport News.
- Academically rigorous, 48-credit-hour, post-Master's program
- 36 credit hours of course instruction
- 12 credit hours (minimum) of dissertation research
- Three to four-year completion time
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The doctoral program prepares students for leadership responsibilities within all facets of the educational arena. This is an academically rigorous program for educational leaders who are currently in, or aspire to, leadership careers. The applicant must have adequate preparation for advanced study, including eligibility for licensure upon completion of the program. In addition, the applicant must have completed graduate work in fields prerequisite to his or her objective and comparable to that required for the degree of Master of Arts in Education and Human Development at this university. Students with a Master's degree in a field other than education may be considered for doctoral study provided that the degree and previous experience are judged relevant by the program director.
Candidates must have three years of teaching and/or administrative experience upon completion of the program. This program, which emphasizes the development of original research, culminates in the writing of a scholarly dissertation that reflects research skills used throughout the program and that contributes to the body of knowledge in the student's identified area of emphasis. Dissertation work is guided and supported by nationally recognized faculty with extensive professional experience in educational administration and related fields.
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