Transcript WPEC-Clemson PhD Cohort 2014 Power Point

The PhD at Clemson
EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
What is a PhD?
The PhD is a scholarly degree
Students enrolled in this program learn the skills of inquiry
Our program is focused on scholarship that adds to the body of
knowledge of effective practice in educational leadership
Our graduates are School Superintendents, Leaders in Institutions of
Higher Education, Principals, Professors, and Policy Analysts
The Program
Preliminary Core
Concentration
Cognate
Research
Preliminary Core
EDL 9000
EDL 9050
EDL 9100
EDL 9110
Preliminary Exam used for advising purposes
Concentration
At least 18 credits
Typically P-12 PhD students use this to complete
certification requirements
We are proposing to do a superintendent track in this
cohort
Students with an EdS from Clemson may apply those credits
toward this requirement
Cognate
At least 6 credits
These courses are taken outside of EDL
These classes give you the knowledge base to help complete
your dissertation
Research
At least 12 credits plus internship and dissertation hours
4 research classes
EDL 9860
EDL 9880
EDL 9890
EDL 9910
Dissertation Defense!
Program Delivery
Preliminary Courses will be delivered through WPEC in
Greenwood, online, or hybrid
All Concentration courses will be delivered through WPEC in
Greenwood
Cognate - based on student interest/need
Research – based on student interest/need
Program Cost
$750 per class billed through WPEC
Clemson tuition for doctoral classes is $370 per credit PLUS
fees
No fees charged through this program for classes billed
through the cohort
Application Process
Completed Application
Statement of Research Interest/Professional Goals
Recommendations
Transcripts
GRE within the last 5 years
More Information?
Rob Knoeppel – [email protected]
Program website:
http://www.clemson.edu/hehd/departments/education/
Graduate School: http://www.grad.clemson.edu/