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Contact
Graduate Studies Office: Dr. Ellen Durnin (203.837.8244)
Department of Education and Educational Psychology, Chair:
Dr. Kathryn Campbell
Program Coordinator: Dr. Marcy Delcourt
Accreditation
All university and associated programs are approved through
the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC).
Additionally, this Doctorate of Education Degree program is
approved by the Connecticut Department of Higher Education.
Purpose of the Program
This program is for educators who are interested in exploring
issues related to leadership in schools, curriculum and instruction,
reflective practice, and methods of inquiry related to school
settings. Graduates of this program will be able to apply
advanced curricular systems and strategies in classrooms and
schools. The program will prepare teachers to be instructional
leaders within their districts, able to assist with many decisions
related to academics and assessment.
Objectives
of the Doctoral Program in Instructional Leadership
The objectives of WestConn's proposed Ed.D. in Instructional
Leadership are varied and vital to the professional development
of classroom educators and for the improvement of student
achievement. The program is designed to prepare K-12 educators
to:
- assume
roles of leadership in the conceptualization, initiation,
assessment and redesign of instructional strategies.
- conduct
meaningful site-based inquiry pertaining to student achievement,
program assessment and other measures of educational success.
- develop
and implement innovative curricula that focus on excellence
and equity in education.
- implement
school-wide professional development activities utilizing
applied research, instructional technology, and best practices
in K-12 schools.
- implement
school-wide professional development activities consistent
with emerging national standards as articulated by relevant
professional specialty associations.
WestConn's
Ed.D. in Instructional Leadership is founded on the belief
that instructional leaders should be a major human resource
in every educational system. The effectiveness of K-12 schools
and other educational settings is determined in great part
by the quality of teaching as evidenced by outstanding teachers.
The infusion
of technology, curricula restructuring, school management
and assessment only succeed if they are supported, embraced,
internalized and owned by teachers. The vast reservoir of
talent, energy and experience of teachers can be released
and realized through this program.
Applications
for Admission
Please contact the Office of Graduate Studies to obtain specific
admissions requirements. All applications will be reviewed
for overall quality.
Admissions Policies
Graduate students in the Doctorate of Education Program must
complete the requirements for the degree within the 6-year
period immediately preceding the awarding of the degree. An
appeal process through WestConn's Graduate Council is available
if a student needs to apply for an extension beyond this period
of time.
Transfer
of Credits
Doctoral students can transfer up to 9 credit hours of doctoral
level coursework provided the credits represent equivalent
courses described in the program of study and pending approval
by the program coordinator.
Academic
Planning
Each candidate must meet with the Doctorate of Education's
Program Coordinator to discuss the academic program and the
doctoral advisement process. Course sequencing is predetermined
and all students participate in a cohort model in order to
complete the program.
A minimum
of 60 semester hours (SH) is required for the Doctorate of
Education Degree, including the requirements for a dissertation.
Courses
and their descriptions
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