Application Deadlines
Applications for this program are accepted throughout the year in fall, spring, and summer.
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 1 | Fall Priority Admission Deadline |
| August 1 | Fall Admission Deadline |
| September 1 | Spring Priority Admission Deadline |
Application Materials Required for the EdD in Educational Leadership
Applicants for a Doctor of Education program must submit all of the following documentation to Graduate Admissions to be considered for admission:
Graduate Admissions
Jacksonville State University
700 Pelham Road North
Jacksonville, Alabama 36265-1602
Applicants will not be considered for admission until all required documents are received by Graduate Studies.
- Completed JSU Graduate Application for Admission.
- Non-refundable $35.00 application processing fee.
- An earned Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Transcripts of all academic programs attended postsecondary.
- An updated résumé or CV.
- Purpose, Rationale, and Career Statement - A statement of purpose which addresses the following: (1) the student's rationale for applying for the EdD; (2) a statement regarding career/professional goals; (3) a statement of how the student's rationale and career goals are consistent with the purpose of the EdD degree as articulated by the Department and Program; AND (4) a problem-based writing sample that provides evidence of the student's writing ability.
- International student applicants must see the International Student Applicants section of this catalog for other application and enrollment requirements.
Admission Requirements for the EdD with a Major in Educational Leadership
Potential applicants should be aware that admission to the JSU doctoral programs is a competitive process and that submitting an application does not guarantee admission.
Unconditional Admission
- For unconditional admission: GPA 3.25 and higher graduate GPA.
Conditional Admission
- For conditional admission: GPA 3.0 to 3.24 graduate GPA.
Note: Admission to the EdD in Educational Leadership is restricted to one (1) qualified Jacksonville State University employee per cohort.
Minimum Requirements for the EdD in Educational Leadership
An overall 3.25 GPA is required on all coursework attempted for the doctoral degree. Transfer credit cannot be used to raise the GPA to the required 3.25.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Educational Foundations and Environments | ||
| EFD 700 | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
| EFD 702 | Historical Foundations of Education | 3 |
| EFD 704 | Leadership Theory and Behavior | 3 |
| EFD 706 | Cultivating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Education | 3 |
| EFD 708 | Contemporary Issues and Trends in Education | 3 |
| EFD 710 | Leadership for Creative Problem Solving | 3 |
| Research and Inquiry | ||
| EFD 701 | Educational Inquiry | 3 |
| EFD 703 | Data Collection and Management | 3 |
| EFD 705 | Advanced Measurement and Evaluation | 3 |
| EFD 707 | Applied Educational Research | 3 |
| EFD 709 | Conducting Dissertation Research | 3 |
| EFD 711 | Directed Dissertation Proposal | 3 |
| Dissertation | ||
| EFD 712 | Directed Dissertation Research | 3 |
| EFD 714 | Directed Dissertation Presentation | 3 |
| Residencies 1 | ||
| EFD 760 | Residency I | 0 |
| EFD 761 | Residency II | 0 |
| EFD 762 | Residency III | 0 |
| Electives | ||
| Select eighteen hours of electives in Education Foundations. 2 | 18 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
60 Doctoral Semester Hours Required for this Degree
| 1 | Successful completion of each residency is required for degree completion. |
| 2 | Electives can be completed from one of four areas: General, P-14, Higher Education, or Teaching and Learning. Area designation can be found in the course description. Electives must be offered at the 600 or 700-level to be eligible to apply to the EdD program. |
Graduation
All students must apply for graduation by the given deadline of the semester in which they plan to graduate. Please see the Graduation and Comprehensive Exam section of this catalog for more information.