Printer FriendlyTo qualify for admission to a graduate program at the Doctor of Education level, an applicant must have earned a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college as well as a master's degree appropriate to the intended field of specialization from an accredited college. A cumulative grade point average of no less than 3.0 is expected. A personal interview with the Graduate Coordinator, the Dean and/or the Academic Standards and Admissions Committee may also be required.
In order to qualify for Doctor of Education degree, each candidate must meet the following requirements:
1. Complete a minimum of 48 credits in the specified doctoral program, of which 36 credits are in required and elective course work and a minimum of 12 credits in dissertation research.
2. Complete all course requirements for the degree program at this university.
3. Complete all course requirements with a cumulative grade point average of B or better.
4. Pass two doctoral examinations.
5. Satisfactorily complete and defend a dissertation as approved by the candidate's dissertation committee.
6. Complete the program within eight years from the date of admission.
Note: Students seeking Massachusetts certification as Supervisor/Director, Principal, or Consulting Teacher of Reading must fulfill a separate set of courses and paretic. Students should consult with their advisors before beginning course work.
The three Ed.D. programs offered are: