Educational Leadership Doctoral Program
Southern Oregon University is collaborating with University of Oregon’s Department of Educational Methodology, Policy, and Leadership in the College of Education to offer the U of O doctoral degree in Educational Leadership (D.Ed.) in southern Oregon. This program provides practicing educational professionals with an advanced graduate degree emphasizing leadership development, oral and written communication, and understanding of educational assessment and research. Faculty in the School of Education at SOU will teach some classes in the program and serve as members of students' doctoral committees. All courses will be delivered to southern Oregon through online and distance learning.
For the 2012 program, possible dissertation data sets will come from:
- ECLS (early childhood longitudinal study)
- High School and Beyond
- easyCBM
- EPIC data / Reaching the Goal (Common Core)
The application deadline for fall 2012 admission is March 1. PLEASE NOTE: Meeting the March 1 deadline is critical.
Application materials.
Application includes copies of official transcripts, letters of recommendation, evidence of scholarly writing, and an entrance examination. Admission to the U of O program requires either the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller’s Analogy Test (MAT). The MAT is recommended for candidates applying to the program. The MAT is offered at the Higher Education Center in Medford. Contact Southern Oregon University (541-552-8150 or testing@sou.edu) to determine when the exam will be offered.
The official application to the program is sent to U of O. Send a complete copy of the application to SOU. The SOU packet can include copies of transcripts; the U of O packet must contain official copies of transcripts.
Applications to U of O are sent to:
Angela Pellerin
Student Services Coordinator
Educational Methodology, Policy, and Leadership
5267 University of Oregon
Eugene, Oregon 97403-5267
Applications to SOU are sent to:
Dr. Gregg Gassman
Southern Oregon University
School of Education
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, Oregon 97520
Interested applicants with questions may contact Dr. Nancy Heapes, Department of Educational Methodology, Policy, and Leadership (naheapes@uoregon.edu), Dr. Geoff Mills, Dean of the School of Education at Southern Oregon University (mills@sou.edu), or Dr. Gregg Gassman (gassmang@sou.edu) School of Education at Southern Oregon University.
Useful links:
University of Oregon Ded Information packet
University of Oregon Ded Manual Note: This is the 2011 manual, the 2012 is subject to change
University of Oregon Scholarship Website
Other Information of Scholarships for Doctoral Degrees:
http://www.collegescholarships.org/scholarships/doctoral-students.htm