What Sets UM-Flint's Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Program Apart?

Focus:

• UM-Flint’s Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership is a doctoral program that focuses on applied learning and preparation for executive leadership assignments.  It is designed to prepare practicing teachers and administrators to assume greater leadership roles, to apply a broad base of scholarship to challenges in the field, and to actively contribute to the knowledge base of the profession.
• This program offers a concentration in Educational Leadership.

Flexibility:

• Students in the Doctor of Education program work with a cohort and enjoy a unique blend of online coursework coupled with on-campus classes one Saturday per month.
• The Doctor of Education is a part- time program encompassing 34 credit hours over 20 months.

Resources:

• The cohort structure within the program emphasizes team-based project work and enables students to develop a stronger support network for personal and professional development.
• Students will have interactions with local administration and curriculum experts.
• UM-Flint is a part of the world-renowned University of Michigan system, making it possible for students to tap into additional resources at the Dearborn and Ann Arbor campuses.

Results:

• UM-Flint’s Doctor of Education degree program is designed to benefit K-12 educators looking to build upon their background and skills and those interested in administration roles in higher education.
• The program also prepares administrators at the building level who are interested in a Central Office position in Human Relations, Finance, Curriculum, or Superintendency.

Admission Requirements

• Completion of an Ed.S. or 30 post-MA/MS credits from an accredited institution in an education-related field, of which 24 credits must correspond to courses in the UM-Flint Ed.S. program
• A minimum overall graduate school grade point average of 3.3 on a 4.0 scale, or 6.0 on a 9.0 scale, or equivalent
• At least 3 years of work experience in a P-16 educational institution or in an education-related position

Admission decisions will be made by the program director in consultation with the program faculty.  Admissions are competitive; meeting the above minimum requirements does not guarantee acceptance.

Application Process

To be considered for admission, submit the following to the Office of Graduate Programs, 251 Thompson Library:

• Application for Graduate Admission*

• $55 application fee (non-refundable)*

• Official transcripts (undergraduate and graduate) from colleges and universities where graduate work was completed as well as those where you completed your bachelor's degree and/or work toward your teaching and/or administrative certifications

• An essay of at least 1000 words describing your reason for seeking admission to the program

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV)

• Scholarly writing sample in the form of a 10+ page research paper or equivalent published research article that will be used to assess your ability to perform scholarly research and writing

• Three letters of recommendation, at least two of which should be from the following:  1) professional peer, 2) professional supervisor, 3) community leader, or 4) graduate study faculty.  All letters should speak to your academic and leadership abilities

• International students must submit additional documentation. Visit www.umflint.edu/graduateprograms/admissions/international-students.page for details.

*Alumni of a UM-Flint graduate program or a Rackham graduate program (any campus) may substitute the Change of Program or Dual Degree Application which requires no application fee.

Application Deadlines

Program faculty will review applications twice annually after each of the following dates:

Fall 2013 Admission Only:  May 1 (early admission*) and July 1 (final deadline).

Fall 2014 and later:  April 1 (early admission*) and July 1 (final deadline).

* You must apply by the early deadline to be eligible for scholarships, grants, and research assistantships.