Ed.D. FAQs prospective

FAQs
Educational Leadership | College of Education

The following are Frequently Asked Questions about the program.

Why pursue an Ed.D. at Roosevelt?

In addition to the College of Education’s accreditation by the National council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the Department of Educational Leadership at Roosevelt has also received national recognition from the National Policy Board for Educational Administration (NPBEA) for its administrator preparation programs.

How does the program work?

The program requires 48 semester hours, which includes dissertation credit. Course work is completed in three years (including summers).

There is an 8-year time limit to the program beginning with the first semester of registration.

What is the cohort model?

Students progress through the program as an intact group known as a “cohort.” It serves as a continuing community of learners throughout the period of course work. This experience provides an excellent opportunity to form functional and enduring professional networks among participants as well as a strong mechanism for mutual support during doctoral study.

What is the admission policy?

Admission to the program is in the fall semester only. Each year the program begins at an alternate campus. In years ending in an even number the cohorts begin at our Downtown Campus. Groups begin at the Schaumburg location in odd numbered years.

To be considered for admission an applicant must have a minimum grade point average of 3.50 (on a 4-point scale) in graduate work and a master’s degree in an appropriate field. Other documentation includes

Official transcripts from all schools attended.
Three letters of recommendation and accompanying rating scales
An official score from the GRE taken within the past three years .
An essay on why you would like a degree in educational leadership

Only applicants with complete files will be considered for the program.

All admission documents must be received by April 15 of the year in which you wish to enter the program.

Are there technology requirements?

The technology requirements are those generally found in the work environment. Students need to

have access to a computer
have access to e-mail. Roosevelt provides free access that can be retrieved from any computer (on or off-campus).
be able to use Microsoft Office Suite

In addition, during the course of the program students will be expected to develop and maintain an electronic portfolio. Instructors in various courses will provide assistance in its development.

What is the dismissal policy?

Failure to maintain the required minimum GPA of 3.50 will result in academic probation. You have one semester to regain this average.

Plagiarism is unacceptable and may result in dismissal.

Students who fail to register for two courses in the program each semester may be dismissed unless a leave of absence has been approved.

How and when are courses taken?

Two courses (six credit hours) are taken each semester (including summers).

Classes are scheduled one night per week, from 4:30-9:30 p.m. Courses alternate so that each course meets every other week.

The Downtown cohorts meet on Wednesdays; the Schaumburg group on Tuesdays.

Summer classes meet at the same time, but may be subject to a slightly different schedule.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. For the various opportunities regarding financial aid, check with the Financial Aid Office at either campus. Chicago: 312/341-3565 or Schaumburg: 847/619-8600.

Do I have an advisor in the program?

Each student is assigned an interim advisor who is available to answer questions about the program. When a student obtains a Dissertation Chair, that professor becomes the student’s advisor.

How can I obtain other information?

Please access Roosevelt’s home page that includes information about the University as well as student support services.

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