University of Houston

CPED-Influenced Program

Executive Ed.D. in Professional Leadership

School/Department where the Program is Housed

University of Houston

Program Description

• Courses begin Fall 2011.
• This degree has been designed to be completed in 51 hours (2 years).
• Courses will be offered in a variety of formats—intercessions, hybrid courses, weekend courses, online courses, short concentrated experiences, and internships and in ways other than the traditional 3-hour class.
• Two unique features are the Laboratory of Practice and the Doctoral Thesis, which provide the structure and support students need to complete the doctoral degree.
• An international trip will be used as part of the doctoral course work.
• Candidates for this program are often working professionals who have a Master’s degree, at least three to five years of work experience in a related field, and aspire to be leaders in education. Most will have or be eligible to have a Principal certification.

Philosophy and Mission

• Identifies and develops professional leadership identity through ongoing reflection.
• Builds community and encourages collaboration, internally and externally, among teachers, students, families, industry, non-profit and other community resources.
• Frames, analyzes, and innovatively resolves educational dilemmas in light of political, social, economic, legal, and cultural contexts that are informed by current literature, applied theoretical knowledge, and current policies.
• Implements a continuous cycle of inquiry based on reflection and collaboration that includes authentic data collection, analysis, and dissemination.
• Identifies and acts with professionalism, integrity, and ethical behavior.
• Develops and implements a vision for establishing rich teaching and learning environments with input from all stakeholders based on creative and effective use of data.

Admissions Requirements

• Apply Texas Application (www.applytexas.org)
• Application fee (online payment at Apply Texas Application)
  • $45.00 (domestic students)
  • $75.00 (international students)
• Official GRE scores
  • Completed within the last 5 years from application date
  • UH Institutional Code: 6870
• Two sealed, official transcripts from all universities/colleges attended
• Written goal statement
  • Addressing professional goals for the doctorate and a plan for applicant success in this concentrated and rigorous program
  • Length: 1-3 pages, double-spaced
• Scholarly writing sample
  • Example: research paper, thesis, or other professional writing
• Three letters of recommendation
  • Addressing applicant’s professional qualifications and potential for success in the Ed.D. Program

Description of each year of the Program — number of courses, credits, time frame; core, specializations, dissertation/capstone

Milestones Employed in the Program — comprehensive/qualifying exams, papers, or products necessary for graduation

• International trip
• Candidacy paper
• Comprehensive exams
• Proposal defense
• Dissertation defense

Signature Pedagogy

• A program structure that enables fully employed professionals to earn a doctorate in 2 years, while continuing to manage their careers
• Concentration areas tailored to specific career interests
• Personalized academic and career advisement
• A cohort-structured program where students help students and develop a learning community
• An opportunity to participate in an international study trip

Laboratories of Practice

The Lab of Practice consists of 6 graduate hours (two courses) where students are directed and supervised by their dissertation chair in the development of their research design and completion of chapters one and two of their dissertation.

Inquiry Courses

Twelve graduate hours that focus on qualitative and quantitative research designs, along with a focus on experiential research design and the completion of the methodology section of the dissertation.

Capstone

The capstone experience for our students is the successful defense of their doctoral thesis/dissertation.

Syllabi

• Essentials of Program and Policy Evaluation

Key Contact Person

Ms. Jessica Zorola
Phone: 713-743-4997
Email: jzorola@mail.coe.uh.edu

Please mail supplemental application materials to the following:

Ms. Jessica Zorola
Department of Curriculum and Instruction
Farish Hall Ste. 112
University of Houston
4800 Calhoun Road
Houston, TX 77204-5027

Cost Structure

$23,000

Program Link

Click here to reach the UH Ed.D. program website