Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Program Educational Innovation Our Doctor of Education program in Educational Innovation is designed for practitioners who work in varied educational settings. It prepares educators to identify problems of practice, lead effectively in the teaching and learning environment, to advocate for solutions to problems, to foster innovation, and to be responsive to the evolving expectations placed upon educational systems. Based on the Carnegie Project on the Educational Doctorate (CPED) principles, the 55-hour program of study includes 19 hours of core coursework, 9 hours in a concentration of choice (see list of 21 concentrations available), 12 hours in research, and 15 hours of capstone/dissertation in practice. Students progress through the program as a cohort, and courses are taught face-to-face over six weekends each semester.
Required Coursework – 55 total credit hours Summer Fall Spring EDEI 8000 - Introduction to Scholarly Practitioner Learning Communities EDEI 8460 – Leadership and EDEI 8021 - Advanced Practice in EDEI 8160 - Curriculum Theory Interpersonal Dynamics Applied Quantitative Research Year 1 *EDEI 8167 - Educational Technology to EDEI 8020 - Design and Analysis in EDEI 8162 - Advanced Principles of Transform Curriculum & Instruction Educational Research Pedagogy and Learning OR *EDEI 8430 - Philanthropic Development & Administration for Educational Leaders EDEI 8163 - Seminar in Place-Based Education EDEI 8022 - Advanced Practice in Applied Qualitative Research EDEI 8998 - Educational Innovation *EDEI 8165 – Curriculum Inquiry Dissertation in Practice Preparation Year 2 OR EDEI 8001 Equity and Social Justice *EDEI 8450 – Leading Innovation in Teaching & Learning
EDEI 8461 – Educational Change EDEI 8999 - Educational Innovation Dissertation in Practice *EDEI 8166 - Alternative Curriculum Models EDEI 8025 - Advanced Quantitative EDEI 8999 - Educational Innovation Year 3 OR Data Analysis in Education Dissertation in Practice *EDEI 8420 – Economics of Public OR Education EDEI 8026 - Advanced Qualitative Data Analysis in Education Note: * denotes concentration courses. Summer concentration courses rotate every three (3) years
Augusta.edu/education/advanced-studies-innovation/edd-ei.php 706-737-1497 [email protected] A Degree that Pays for Itself! Augusta University’s Ed.D. program in Educational Innovation is approved by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission and qualifies graduates for a salary upgrade.
2019-2020 Program Cost Cost per credit hour $310 55 credits $17,050 Fees per semester $970 9 semesters $8,730 Total Program Cost $25,780 2019-2020 Certificate Upgrade Total Cost of Ed.S. Program Difference in Pay Moving from *Years Required to Recoup Pay Increase by County School at Augusta University Specialist to Doctoral Pay Scale investment in Degree District Richmond County $25,780 $6,099 4.23 years Columbia County $25,780 $6,825 3.78 years Aiken County $25,780 $6,657 3.87 years
*This example assumes a teacher has 5 years in the system, moving from Education Specialist level to Doctorate level in a degree taking three years to complete. What our Graduates say: • "There is no program I found that focused on improving my capacity and understanding while equally improving the way I impact others around me. This was the program for me from start to finish.“ Jason Holt, EdD
• "When I hear teachers and staff that I lead making comments and actions that align with the CPED initiative in less than 3 months post graduation, I know that I have Carnegie Project on the grown to be a better educational leader due to Augusta Education Doctorate Principles University.” Jason Holt, EdD • My doctoral experience at Augusta University was truly a • Is framed around questions of equity, ethics, and personal quest to explore my own thoughts, collaborate social justice to bring about solutions to complex with others, learn from scholars, and investigate problems of practice. educational situations and how they are impacted by our • Prepares leaders who can construct and apply world. I was taught how to use tools that would allow me knowledge to make a positive difference in the lives to access potential answers for questions like why, how, of individuals, families, organizations, and what, who, where, and when. Most importantly, I communities. discovered along the way that being intelligent was not nearly as important as having perseverance and grit.” • Provides opportunities for candidates to develop Karyn Warren, EdD and demonstrate collaboration and communication skills to work with diverse communities and to build partnerships. • Provides field-based opportunities to analyze problems of practice and use multiple frames to develop meaningful solutions. • Is grounded in and develops a professional knowledge base that integrates both practical and research knowledge, that links theory with systemic and systematic inquiry. • Emphasizes the generation, transformation, and use of professional knowledge and practice.
Augusta.edu/education/advanced-studies-innovation/edd-ei.php 706-737-1497 [email protected] Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Program Educational Innovation
Overview of Admission Requirements Application Deadline: November 2nd
Minimum GPA of 3.0 at the graduate level. Competitive applicants will have a minimum 3.5 GPA at GPA the graduate level. Minimum of a Master's degree from an accredited program and an accredited college or Minimum Degree university. To be used to satisfy degree requirements, evaluation of foreign educational transcripts Requirement must show degree earned that is the U.S. equivalency of degree required by the program. Official transcripts are required from all universities and colleges ever attended. Official transcripts should be sent to Augusta University's Office of Academic Admissions. To remain official, all Official Transcripts transcripts must remain in the original, unopened, sealed and stamped/signed envelope from the Registrar's office of the issuing institution. Electronic transcripts should be directed to [email protected]. Recommendations (which include a reference form and letter of recommendation) from three individuals who can specifically address the applicant’s professional experience and potential for success in the doctoral program are required. The Admission Committee recommends that one References letter be from a university faculty member addressing the applicants past academic success in a graduate level program. Letters should address the candidate’s academic abilities as well as his or her potential as educational scholarly practitioners. In accordance with Board of Regents Policy 4.1.6, all applicants for admission to Augusta University are required to provide validation of lawful presence in the United States. Acceptance Proof of Lawful to the Augusta University is conditional until lawful presence is verified. ALL applicants who are Presence U.S. Citizens must submit documentation that verifies his/her lawful presence in the United States at time of application to [email protected]. 300-500 word purpose statement discussing how this program aligns with the applicant’s career Purpose Statement goals as an educational practitioner. Completed statement must be submitted via email to [email protected] Interview and Applicants must complete a successful personal interview and a proctored writing exercise, if Writing Exercise invited.
Contact Information
Ms. Macy Rice, COE Program Manager for Admissions [email protected] or 706-729-2980
Dr. Rebecca Harper, Doctoral Program Coordinator [email protected] or 706-737-1497
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