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Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Teaching & Curriculum Accelerated Option (ISIS code: TC9)
Admission requirements and expectations include:
- Acceptance into the Ed.D. in Teaching & Curriculum
- Approved transfer of 36 credits of prior graduate coursework (see Frequently asked questions about transfer credits)
- Documented professional experience in the same field of specialization
- Holding a professional job that will serve as the site for the action research dissertation
- Career goals that are consistent with the accelerated program (that is, advancing and taking leadership responsibilities in one’s current career and/or in the preparation of practitioners in the same area of specialization – not preparing for an academic career)
- Capacity and commitment to sustain the program’s intense pace
Please complete Additional Application Form for Accelerated Option
Frequently asked questions about transfer credits:
How can I figure out which of my previous coursework can be transferred?
After reading this FAQ you should have a good sense of which of your previous courses could be transferred. If you wish, you can request an appointment with an Admission Counselor to go through your transcripts together. However, a final determination of which credits will be transferred or not will be made only at the time of your admission – as the ultimate decision will depend on a full evaluation of your situation, and approval of your advisor, program chair and Associate Dean of Graduate Studies needs to be secured.
Do grades matter?
Only graduate courses with a grade of B or higher can be transferred.
Under what conditions can I transfer coursework taken more than 10 years ago?
To ensure that the knowledge gained from previous courses is still relevant, it is a common practice at this University that transfer credits are granted for relevant coursework taken in the last 10 years. However, exceptions to this rule can be made if you can provide convincing evidence that you have continued to stay updated with the content of the courses you are requesting to transfer – for example, because you have participated more recently in conferences or professional development on the same topic, or you are teaching in that same area.
Will credits taken in subjects other than education count?
Courses taken in areas other than education will usually be transferable IF they are relevant to the program you are being admitted to. For example, graduate courses in mathematics are likely to be transferred if you are planning to specialize in mathematics education; courses in administration and leadership, even if not specific to education, will usually be considered relevant for any student who wants to prepare for leadership positions in his/her field. In contrast, it is not likely that courses in yoga or music appreciation will count – unless you can made a good argument about their relevance to your specific program.
Will credits from student teaching or other internships count?
Credits earned by participating in internships that are relevant to the field you are specializing in are usually approved for transfer – although exceptions may apply.
Will credits from MS thesis count?
Credits earned by working on a Masters’ thesis are usually approved for transfer, as such experiences are very valuable to prepare you for the dissertation.
What happens if less than 36 transfer credits are approved?
If only some of your previous coursework – but not the full 36 credits – can be transferred, you should talk with your advisor about your options. Usually, you will be requested to complete the entry level coursework needed to reach 36 credits before you can join your program cohort the following summer. Under no circumstances will you be allowed to take the required courses for the Ed.D. before meeting the transfer credit requirement. Depending on how much work will need to be done, you may be admitted into the regular Ed.D. program and reconsidered for admission into the accelerated option once you are ready.
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