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Edinburg Campus: Marialice Shary Shivers Bldg. 1.158
Brownsville Campus: Sabal Hall 1.202
Email: gradcollege@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-3661
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Educational Leadership (EdD)

Educational Leadership (EdD)

Educational Leadership (EdD)

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The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership program is UTRGV's commitment to provide educational leaders with the knowledge and skills to make educational institutions better places for children, youth, and adults of all ages. The program leads to a Doctor of Education degree in Educational Leadership emphasizing preparation for careers in a variety of educational settings: K-12, community college, or university. The program is uniquely oriented toward the application of theory and knowledge derived from researching practical problems. Special focus is placed on preparing educational leaders for the Rio Grande Valley.

The educational objectives of the program are:

  • To  prepare  professional  individuals  capable  of  achieving  the highest levels of educational competence in daily practice.
  • To prepare outstanding academic and administrative leaders for educational agencies at the campus, district, higher education institution, county, regional, state and national levels, with emphasis on leadership skills required to educate minorities, particularly Hispanics.
  • To  provide  deeper  understanding  of  the  legal,  financial  and operational demands on the professional educator, as well as adequate historical and contemporary contexts that influence their role.
  • To  provide  an  understanding  of  the  theories  and  research methodologies that illuminate the significant role of the professional education practitioner.
  • To  provide  professional  educators  with  problem  solving  and applied research skills.
  • To  offer  access  to  a  doctoral-level  program  in  educational leadership to all Rio Grande Valley citizens who have the qualifications and motivation to pursue it.
  • To  assist  in  the  formation  of  professionals  who  will  serve  in administrative and policy positions in order to enhance the educational and economic opportunities of persons who need the most development of their human potential.
  • To provide uniquely qualified leadership, teaching and research skills required to meet the special needs of the culturally diverse student population in this area.

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This program is part of the Carnegie Project on Education Doctorate.

Admission Requirements

Step #1: Submit a UTRGV Graduate Application at www.utrgv.edu/gradapply. There is no application fee.

Step #2: Request your official transcripts to be sent electronically to gradapps@utrgv.edu or mailed to:

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
The Graduate College
Marialice Shary Shivers Bldg. 1.158
1201 W. University Drive
Edinburg, TX 78539-2999

 
*Please Note: If you are a graduate of UTPA, UTB/TSC, or UTRGV you do not need to request an official transcript to be sent to the Graduate College.

Review and submit all Program Requirements:

  • Earned master's degree from an accredited institution in a field related to Education with a minimum graduate GPA of 3.0.
  • Official transcripts from each institution attended (must be submitted directly to UTRGV).
  • Submission  of  personal  statement,  maximum  of  5  pages  double- spaced, including the following headings: Purpose of Pursuing an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership; Description of Professional Goals; and Commitment and Dedication.
  • Submission of 3 letters of recommendation from academic and/or professional sources.
  • Submission     of     resume     showing     professional     presentations, publications, grants, recognitions (e.g., honors and awards for leadership, teaching, academics), 5 years full-time leadership, supervisory experiences or classroom experience(college/university level, school/district, business, military, regional, state-level, international, other) leadership activity in community organizations, professional associations, or community service.
  • Submission of writing sample following the guideline provided by the program.
  • Participation of finalists in the Program’s Assessment Center, a daylong session to evaluate the applicant’s verbal, written, and analytical skills.

Additional requirements for domestic applicants who attended foreign universities:

  • TOEFL or IELTS Language Proficiency Test with minimum scores: 550 on paper-based, 213 on computer based, or 79 on Internet-based for the TOEFL; 6.5 for the IELTS. TOEFL and IELTS scores are valid for 2 years. For additional information, visit the Additional Documents for Domestic Applicants who Attend Foreign Universities section of our website.
  • Certified English translation of educational records.

Additional requirements for international applicants:

  • TOEFL or IELTS Language Proficiency Test with minimum scores: 550 on paper-based, 213 on computer based, or 79 on Internet-based for the TOEFL; 6.5 for the IELTS. For additional information, visit the English Proficiency Exam section of our website.
  • Certified English translation of educational records.
  • Financial   Documentation  showing sufficient funds to cover all expenses (living and academic) for the first year of study. For additional information, visit the Financial Documentation section of our website.
  • Immigration  documents, including a current copy of your valid passport. For additional information, visit the Immigration Documents section of our website.

UPDATE ON INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS FROM U.S. IMMIGRATION AND CUSTOMS ENFORCEMENT:

  • SEVP regulations prohibit the issuance of a Form I-20 based on conditional admission, effective July 13, 2016. University officials can only issue a Form I-20 when students have met all standards for admission for the program of study listed on the Form I-20. These standards for admission include any English proficiency requirements.

Program Contact

Program Coordinator: Dr. Marie Simonsson

Phone: (956) 665-7388

Office: Edinburg Campus, EEDUC 1.602

E-mail: marie.simonsson@utrgv.edu

Deadlines

Fall Spring Summer I Summer II
Application Deadline: February 1st N/A N/A N/A

Tuition Estimate

Residency Per 3-Credit Hour Course Semester (9-Credit Hours) Total Estimated Cost
Texas Resident $1,481.39 $3,894.17 $34,071.97
Non-Resident/International $2,708.39 $7,575.17 $62,292.97


*We estimate that tuition and fees will closely approximate the rates shown above; however, rates are subject to change. Please note that the rates above are estimated for on-campus students and those enrolled in 16-week online programs. The rate is different for Accelerated Online Programs (AOP). Visit the tuition and fees page for detailed information.

Course Requirements

Click here to view the program's course requirements from the current catalog.

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