California State University, Dominguez Hills Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Educational Leadership Ed.D. Application Packet
California State University, Dominguez Hills is accepting applications to the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree program in Educational Leadership, which is planned to begin in spring 2010, pending approval from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Chancellor’s Office of the California State University System.
Supplemental Application Packet for Graduate Admission
to the
Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership California State University, Dominguez Hills
for Spring, 2010
Included in this packet:
• Two-page supplemental application with prompts for professional statements and information about additional required documents.
• A checklist of the materials that are part of the application process and the required application documents
• Two-page letter of recommendation form Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership California State University, Dominguez Hills
Supplemental Application for Graduate Admission
Name Last First Middle Initial Address
Home Phone Work Phone
Cell Phone E-mail address
Master’s Degree College or University Field Year Other CSU campus(es) to which you are applying for Ed.D. program (list all):
Specialization and Emphasis: This is the primary area of study in which you wish to concentrate and should correspond with your professional leadership goals. Please select one emphasis area only.
Specialization in PreK-12 Educational Leadership with an Emphasis in: Urban School Leadership, Teaching and Learning for Diverse Learners Organization and Systemic Reform Specialized Education Services and Supports for Special Needs Learners
Part I. Education. List all four-year colleges and universities attended. Official transcripts in sealed envelopes should be included with your application materials. CSULA unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
Four-year college or university Time period Degree earned Major/field attended
Part II. Personal Information (optional) A. Your gender Male Female B. Your ethnic identity African American Other Hispanic/Latino(a) American Indian Pacific Islander Asian/Asian American White (Non-Latino) Filipino Other Mexican American/Chicano(a) Decline to State
2 Part III. Professional Statement. Please provide a response of no longer than one page to each of the following.
A. A statement of career purpose that describes your reasons for pursuing doctoral study and that reflects your understanding of the challenges facing PK-12 public schools in California.
B. What are three accomplishments that demonstrate your educational leadership potential and skills? You may consider successful achievements in school, in postsecondary institutions, in your community, and/or more generally in policy leadership.
C. Please provide evidence that demonstrates your ability to succeed in a rigorous program of doctoral studies in education. Please include evidence concerning (a) your problem-solving ability and (b) your interest in critically assessing and improving educational policies and practices.
Part IV. Additional Documentation. Please submit:
A. Your professional resume.
B. A writing sample authored solely by you, not to exceed 20 double-spaced pages, such as a portion of a thesis or project, course paper, academic report or journal article.
3 Checklist of Required Application Documents You are required to submit online to CSU Mentor at www.csumentor.edu/admissionapp/:
Completed CSU Graduate/Post-baccalaureate Application for Admission
You are required to submit to the Ed.D. Program Office on the campus(es) to which you are applying:
2 sets of official transcripts for each college or university attended
3 letters of recommendation (recommendation forms are available at: http://www.csudh.edu/soe/gednew/
Letters of recommendation should speak to the leadership and scholarship potential of the applicant. One letter must be from a university faculty member who is familiar with the applicant’s work. One letter must be from a person who has supervised the applicant in an employment setting and the final letter must address the applicant’s fit for the selected emphasis area.
Official Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores no more than five years old (Note: scores from all three sections of the GRE General Test are required)
The completed CSU Supplemental Ed.D. Application Form (this form), accompanied by: A professional statement with responses to A, B, and C as described in Part III on page 2 of the application; A professional resume; and A writing sample as described in Part IV on page 2 in the application.
CSUDH Ed. D. Program Office Contact:
California State University Dominguez Hills School of Education, Graduate Education Division ATTN: Doctor of Education Program Director(s) 1000 E. Victoria Street, Carson, CA 90747 Phone: 310-243-3524 http://www.csudh.edu/soe/gednew/
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Letter of Recommendation
Applicant completes this section
Name Last First Middle Initial Address Street City State ZIP Code Applicant for term beginning Campus Month Year Specialization in PreK-12 Educational Leadership with an Emphasis in:
Urban School Leadership, Teaching and Learning for Diverse Learners Organization and Systemic Reform Specialized Education Services and Supports for Special Needs Learners
APPLICANTS WAIVER OF ACCESS STATEMENT: I understand this letter of evaluation is to be received and maintained in confidence by the Ed.D. Program, for admission consideration for graduate status. I hereby expressly waive any and all rights I might have of access to this evaluation under the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, the California Information Practices Act of 1977, and any or all other laws, regulations or policies. I understand that the rights I am waiving include, but are not limited to, the right to inspect and review this letter, the right to have a copy of this letter made for my use; and the right to request an amendment of this letter.
Yes, I waive the right to view this letter of recommendation. No, I do not agree to waive this right. I wish to retain the right to view this letter of recommendation. Signature of Applicant Date
Recommender completes this section Please write candidly about the applicant’s educational leadership potential and skills, academic qualifications, ability to succeed in a rigorous program of doctoral study, problem-solving ability, interest in critically assessing and bringing about improvements in educational policies and practices, leadership in the profession, and technology proficiency. Descriptions of significant actions, accomplishments, and personal qualities related to educational leadership are particularly helpful. You may attach your response on a separate page.
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How long have you known this applicant? In what capacity?
Please rate the applicant on the qualities listed below: Candidate Characteristic Exceptional Outstanding Above Average Below Top 5% Top 15% Average Mid Average Top 25% 25% Lowest 50% Depth of preparation and experience in public education Demonstration of educational leadership potential and skills Record of successful experience in educational leadership roles Academic ability Problem-solving ability Interest in critically assessing educational practices Commitment to bringing about improvements in education Understanding of challenges facing California education Technology proficiency Overall leadership and scholarship potential
Admission to the Ed.D. Program is: Strongly recommended Recommended Recommended with reservations Not recommended
Name of Recommender Signature of Recommender Date Title Institution Email address Phone Address
Are you willing to respond to additional questions by phone or email? Yes No
Please mail to: California State University, Dominguez Hills School of Education, College of Professional Studies Attn: Doctor of education Program Director 1000 E. Victoria Street Carson, California 90747
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