Online Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.)
The UNE Education Department now offers an online doctoral program in Leadership, with a focus on Transformative Leadership. The admissions process is open and review of applicants is underway. Classes begin in the Fall of 2012. For more information contact the program director, Michelle Collay.
This program provides current and aspiring administrative and instructional leaders in diverse settings (e.g., education, health, non-profits, NGOs, public and private organizations and agencies, etc.) with the attitudes, knowledge, experience, and skills needed to transform their organizations through the effective use of human and technological resources.
This is a three-year program. The program (including dissertation) will be completed entirely online with no residency requirement.
See the Catalog for specific curriculum requirements and preliminary course descriptions.
Tuition and Fees*
- $750 per credit hour (semester)
- $70 technology fee per semester
- $110 general service fee (one time)
- $40 application fee (non-refundable)
Students enrolled in the program may be eligible for financial aid. Please visit http://www.une.edu/financialaid for more information.
*Tuition rates are based on the 2012-2013 tuition schedule. Tuition and fees are adjusted annually and are subject to change.
Ed.D. Admissions Requirements for 2012-2013
The EdD in Educational Leadership program will have a focus on Transformational Leadership and will be offered completely online.
Prerequisites to participation in the doctor of education program include:
- The potential to improve practice through application of new knowledge and skills.
- Regular access to an environment in which you can apply course concepts and strategies. If you are not currently employed, you must have an organizational setting where you can try out the transformational leadership ideas we will discover and discuss.
- The ability to pursue challenging online graduate study.
- Sufficient computer skills to navigate the worldwide web and effectively participate in an on-line program.
Requirements
- Completion of a Master of Science or Arts degree from a regionally accredited institution
- Submission of UNE’s online application with
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- Three letters of recommendation which focus on personal, professional, and academic qualifications for completion of a Doctoral level program
- A current resume or curricula vita
- An application essay, maximum of 1200 words, to include but not limited to the following:
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- Why applicants value the study and practice of transformational leadership
- Description of your leadership experiences
- Lessons learned from your leadership experience, focusing on questions that are worthy of further investigation
- Academic and professional background that supports your candidacy to pursue this unique program of study
- Initial thoughts on the line of research and institutional context in which you wish to pursue or apply academic principles and concepts
- Submission of official transcripts from ALL colleges and universities attended
- Completion of a faculty interview, by invitation only, after application file has been reviewed by the department admissions committee
- Admissions decisions will be made on rolling basis as applications are received and completed. Applications received after the deadline will be reviewed on a space available basis only.
Procedures and Policies
- Applications for admissions are accepted through UNE’s Online Application only
- Deadline for submission of an application is June 1st of each year prior to the fall start of the program. Applications received by the deadline will be given full consideration. Applications submitted after the deadline will be reviewed on a space available basis only.
- Interviews are granted to qualified applicants upon invitation by the EdD Program Admissions Committee only, and are required for admission to the program. Interviews will be conducted via Skype or telephone.
- Admissions are rolling and offers of acceptance are made as applications are received and reviewed by the Admissions Committee.
- International students and students with international degrees must have transcripts evaluated for degree and grade equivalency to that of a regionally accredited US institution. See International Students for a list of educational credential evaluators.
- All applicants to UNE must be able to understand and communicate in English to be admitted to the university. UNE accepts several methods of English Proficiency, see International Students. English Proficiency requirement must be completed at the time of application.
For additional information on the admissions process and requirements, please access the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program’s website.
Transfer Credit
If approved, up to 6 credits of graduate coursework may be transferred into the Ed. D. program. The syllabus of the course must provide clear evidence that the course is comparable to the Ed. D. required course. Requests for approval of transfer should be submitted to the Doctoral Program Director.
