Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Assessment, Learning, and Student Success: School Improvement

The Ed.D. in Assessment, Learning, and Student Success is a doctoral program capitalizing on faculty expertise in the College of Education and across the University. The program provides a structured curriculum with early development and ongoing support for students as they work to complete their doctoral dissertations. The Ed.D. in Assessment, Learning, and Student Success has two concentrations: School Improvement and Higher Education. The K12 concentration offers research-based knowledge, analytical skills, and practical application to enhance student learning, increase assessment scores, and improve schools. This is not a program you learn about now and do someday; in the ALSS program's K-12 concentration, you will integrate your learning directly into your setting in a -embedded professional development approach. The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Assessment, Learning, and Student Success requires completion of 60-72 hours;

Admission is limited and will be based on a holistic review of test scores, past academic success, and potential for success in a rigorous doctoral program. The following are guidelines for admission to the Ed.D. in Assessment, Learning, and Student Success (although meeting these criteria does not guarantee admission to this selective program of study)Applicants are expected to have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.00 in undergraduate coursework.Students who have taken graduate courses are expected to have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 3.50 in graduate coursework.Applicants are expected to submit three letters of recommendation from former professors or other individuals who know the student ability.