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- What coursework does the program in School Improvement include?
The curriculum in the School Improvement program is built around three strands: Teaching and Learning (12 semester hours), Leadership for School Improvement (12 hours), and Research and the Effective Use of Data (10 hours). In addition, 15 hours of elective courses make up the Specialty Content Area with a focus on change agency, advocacy, or leadership. A minimum of 11 hours of dissertation work is also required.
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- Can any of my previous coursework count toward the doctoral degree?
In the doctoral program, a maximum of 9 semester hours of graduate credit may be transferred from another accredited institution or applied from previous coursework at the University of West Georgia, subject to the following conditions:
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work must have been completed within ten years of the date of admission to the Ed.D. degree program;
-- work must have been applicable toward a graduate degree or certification at the institution where the credit was earned;
--the coursework must be approved by the student's advisor, the Ed.D. Director, and the Dean of the Graduate School;
-- courses must have been taken post Master's degree; and
--a grade of B or higher must have been earned in the coursework.
- How long is the program?
The program requires 60 credit hours. The core coursework (34 hours) and some electives are completed in two years. The dissertation takes one year or longer, depending on its focus and research design.
- How much does the program cost?
For the 2006-07 academic year, graduate education cost $127 per credit hour. You should budget for six hours of coursework for most semesters. In addition, fees of approximately $450 per semester are charged. Check the graduate school website for updates on tuition and fees.
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- When are courses offered?
Core coursework for the School Improvement program is offered during summer, fall, and spring semesters. One or two courses are taken during the summer, scheduled on two days from 3:00 - 9:40 p.m. During the academic year, courses are offered two evenings each week, 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. (either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/ Thursday). In addition, a required seminar meets eight Saturdays throughout the year, 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 pm.
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- Are courses offered off campus?
Presently, all coursework is offered at the Carrollton campus only. Classes within each course are presented on-line when it is instructionally appropriate.
- This is a cohort program. What does that mean?
Each spring, up to 17 individuals are selected to form a cohort group which will begin coursework that summer. The cohort group progresses through the same coursework together until the dissertation stage, when schedules become more individualized.
- How is the cohort selected?
Each spring, applicants are invited to campus for an orientation and on-campus writing sample. Following a review of all application materials, selected applicants are invited for an on-campus interview. Because many fine professional educators apply each year, it is challenging to select the cohort. We try to select individuals who not only have strong applications, but who also represent a cross-section of the education community and who demonstrate a passion for school improvement.
The interview and selection process is holistic: all scores and items in the application packet are considered together when evaluating candidates. Each year, up to 17 applicants are invited to join the program.
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- What if my GRE scores are below the required minimum? Should I apply anyway?
We have found that GRE scores are an accurate predictor of an individual's success in a rigorous doctoral program. Nevertheless, students with scores somewhat below the required minimum are accepted every year, and most of them are successful.
If your scores are below the minimum but you have a heart for school improvement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You will be contacted early in the review process about how to submit an appeal because of your scores. This involves submitting a letter talking about why you think you will be successful in the doctoral program in spite of your scores and then, pending successful review of your letter, a 15-minute meeting with an appeals panel. If the panel grants your appeal, your application is then added to the applicant pool.
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- What if I don't get accepted into the program?
Because a large number of well-qualified education professionals apply each year to the School Improvement program, acceptance cannot be guaranteed. We recommend that you reapply during a subsequent year if you are not accepted the first time you apply. You may apply up to three times for acceptance into the program.
- How can I get more information?
Brochures and application packets can be obtained by contacting the School Improvement office at 678-839-6062. For specific questions regarding the program click here.
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| If you are interested in joining the Ed.D. program this year, please keep these important dates in mind: |
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Applications due:
Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 5:00pm for students who wish to enter Cohort 10 (begins Summer 09).
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On-Campus Writing Sample and Orientation:
March 2009 (TBA).
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Interviews
Late March or early April 2009 (TBA).
Notification of Acceptance
Late April
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Important Dates for
Accepted Students
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Early June 2009
Summer Classes Begin:
Early June 2009
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