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College of
Education:
Online
Doctoral
Degrees
About Walden University
 Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota
 Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission
and a member of the North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools (NCA)*
 Providing graduate distance education for more
than three decades to students from all 50 states and
more than 40 countries
*NCA is located at 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, (312) 263-0456.
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Distance Learning Model
A program developed specifically for adult
learners
How adult learners learn best:
– When instruction is convenient to them
– When learning with their colleagues
– When what they learn is directly applicable to
their work
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Online Environment
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Discussion threads
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Program Support….You are never alone!
Enrollment Advisor
Online Study Team
Faculty Member
Course Manager (Online concierge)
Academic Advisor
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Program Format
Education Doctorate
• Three year program
• 54 semester hours, consecutive 16 week courses
• 15-20 hour weekly commitment
Ph.D.
• Four to five year program
• 134 quarter credit hours, four and five credit courses
• 15-20 hour weekly commitment
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Walden’s Ed.D. and Ph.D.
Ed.D.
Ph.D. in Education
Doctor of Education
Doctor of Philosophy
Practitioner-based with
specializations in teacher
leadership or administrator
leadership
Research-based with nine
specializations
Online courses with cohorts and
mentor
Online courses and independent
study with mentor
3 Part Residency requirement
20 units of residency
Doctoral study
Dissertation
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Walden’s Ed.D. in Administrator Leadership
 Designed for administrators who want to
effect change at the school, district and
community level
 Ideal for individuals in positions such as:
– Superintendent of Schools
– Principal
– Assistant Principal
– University Faculty Member
– Central Office Administrator
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Walden’s Ed.D. in Teacher Leadership
 Designed for teachers who want to continue
teaching while assuming more responsibility
at school and in the community
 Ideal if you aspire to such positions as:
– Professional Development Coordinator
– Mentor Teacher
– Curriculum Coordinator
– Department Chair
– University Faculty Member
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Ed.D. Program Components and Activities
Online
Study group
DVD/Video/CD*
(expert presentations &
demonstrations by master teachers)
Scholarly
Writing
Research
Doctoral
Development Plan
Discussion
Activities
Residencies
Doctoral
Study
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Ed.D. Coursework Guide
Courses for Ed.D.
Semester 1
Foundations for Doctoral Study (6 credits)
Semester 2
Proseminar (6 credits)
Semester 3
Research Approaches (6 credits)
Semester 4
Proseminar (6 credits)
Semester 5
Quantitative Research (6 credits)
Semester 6
Proseminar (6 credits)
Semester 7
Qualitative Research (6 credits)
Semester 8
Doctoral Study Intensive (6 credits)
Semester 9
Doctoral Study Intensive (6 credits)
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Ed.D. Residencies
Three-part residency requirement during course of study
at various locations throughout the United States
 First residency conducted face-to-face
– Takes place within the first two semesters of program over a three
day weekend
 Second residency conducted online
– Online synchronous communication over two three-day weekends
 Third residency has three options
– Professional organization proposal and online colloqium
– Paper accepted for peer-reviewed publication and online colloqium
– Present paper at Walden University residency
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Doctoral Study
 Put learning into action
 Culmination of doctoral program
 Inquiry-oriented
 Original contribution to education field
– Developing curricula
– Writing a textbook
– Field testing a new theory and reporting results
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Master’s Admission Requirements
A baccalaureate degree from CHEA accredited
University
A valid teaching certificate or two years of
teaching experience
Completed application
Official transcripts
Goal statement
Professional references
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Master’s Tuition and Fees*
Tuition:
$360
x
6
$2,160
x
5
per credit
credits per semester
per semester
semesters
Fees:
$10, 800 (includes books and materials)
$50 application fee
Total:
$10,850
Total Tuition:
Total Cost: MLE $11,100 | EdL $13,010 | Science $11,930
Note: Books and materials are not included in the tuition for the MLE program.
*All tuition and fees are subject to change.
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Ed.D. Admission Requirements
 Master’s Degree from CHEA accredited University (3.0+ GPA)
 Access to a learning environment
 Completed application
 Official Masters transcripts
 Goal statement
 Professional references
 Program Specific Requirements:
Teacher leadership- Teacher certification and 3 yrs. professional
experience related to program specialization are preferred.
Administrator leadership- Administrative or Leadership certification
and position preferred at matriculation.
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Ed.D. Tuition and Fees*
Cost per Credit
Hour
Total Credits
Required
Total Cost
Initial Course
$590
6
$3,540
Proseminars
$590
18
$10,620
Research Courses
$590
18
$10,620
Doctoral Study
$590
12
$7,080
Courses
Total Tuition without Residencies
Residencies
$600
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Total Tuition with Residencies
Fees:
$50
$750
$31,860
$1,800
$33,660
Application Fees (non-refundable)
Doctoral Study Processing Fee (not included in tuition costs)
*All tuition and fees are subject to change.
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Financing your Degree
Financial Aid – Federal Stafford Loans
• Apply at www.fafsa.ed.gov
• Income is not a qualifying factor
Federal Loan Forgiveness Program
 For teachers who teach in title one schools
 Forgive up to $5,000 of Stafford loans
Interest-Free Payment Plan (TuitionPay)
 One-time enrollment fee
 Monthly payment plan
Tax Credits
 Deduct up to $3,000 in tuition costs for higher education on
taxes.
 Consult your personal accountant for details
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Tuition Discount
Discount Structure
Masters
EdD
(Based on 30
credits)
PhD
(Based on 4 years
Completion)
5% discount for a group of 5+
$540 Savings
$1683 Savings
$3240 Savings
7% discount for a group of 21+
$756 Savings
$2,356 Savings
$4536 Savings
10% discount for a group of 31+
$1,080 Savings
$3,366 Savings
$6480 Savings
15% discount for a group of 51+
$1,620 Savings
$5,049 Savings
$9720 Savings
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Questions and Answers
G. Bret Levesque
Enrollment Advisor
1-800-460-6701
Extension: 2818
[email protected]
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