Doctoral Programs in Education
The School of Education’s doctoral programs are a significant feature of the school’s research function and contribute greatly to its mission to support and advance the quality of education and human services for the continuous development of children, youths, and adults. The school offers the degree of Doctor of Education with concentrations in special education and teacher development and leadership. Since all programs are not offered each year or may be offered only as a cohort, those interested in doctoral study should contact the appropriate department before submitting an application to determine current program openings and admission timelines. The Doctor of Education is awarded by the university based on the recommendation of the appropriate faculty and the Academic Council of the School of Education. These competency-based programs include formal coursework; field experiences; and research preparation for students who will assume leadership positions in college-level teaching, research, administration, and supervision of educational and human services organizations. Students must complete the program, including dissertation and defense, within seven years.
Special Education
The doctoral program in special education prepares students for leadership roles in college teaching, applied research, and service administration. Designed for both special education and related service professionals, the program provides major concentrations in early childhood special education, mild to moderate disabilities, and severe disabilities. Support areas are tailored to the needs of students and can include administration and supervision, counseling, curriculum, mild to moderate disabilities, reading, severe disabilities, technology for educators, and inclusive education. For more information, please visit our Web site at http://education.jhu.edu/catalog/doctoral-programs-in-education/special-education/ or call the Department of Special Education at 410-516-8275.
Teacher Development and Leadership
The doctoral program in teacher development and leadership is designed to prepare educational leaders for a wide variety of professional positions requiring the knowledge and skills to produce meaningful change in K-12 educational settings. Each doctoral cohort focuses on a defined area of concentration. Past cohort concentrations have included school leadership, systemic and organizational change, schoolbased teacher education, urban education, and technology applications for data-based decision making.
In general, a new cohort begins every two to three years and is limited to a small number of highly qualified individuals. For more information on the next cohort visit our Web site at http://education.jhu.edu/catalog/doctoral-programs-in-education/teacher-development-and-leadership/ or call the Department of Teacher Development at 410-516-9755.
Requirements and Admission
The doctoral programs require students to take coursework to prepare for qualifying examinations in a major field of study and one or two support areas. The program of study includes doctoral seminars, research design and methodology courses, internships, dissertation research, and a final oral examination or portfolio review. Program requirements include a minimum of 99 graduate credits beyond the baccalaureate, with at least 51 of those credits taken at the doctoral level.
Admission to doctoral programs is limited and very competitive. Detailed program requirements, admission procedures, application forms, and instructions are available from the School of Education. Interested persons should contact the specific department to determine its specific requirements. Interested persons can visit www.education.jhu.edu/doctoral/ or call the appropriate department. (Special Education, 410-516-8275, or Teacher Development and Leadership, 410-516-9755).
Withdrawal
A doctoral student wishing to withdraw from all courses must file a written notice with the dean of the School of Education and follow withdrawal procedures. Before doing so, students should consult their advisers.
Leave of Absence
Doctoral students may be placed on leave of absence for personal reasons. The approval of the Dean of the School of Education is required before leave is granted for a specific period, normally not exceeding two years. Possible reasons include personal or family illness and military service obligations.
There is no fee for a term leave of absence. The period of the leave is considered an approved interruption of the degree program. Departure of a student from the doctoral program without prior arrangement for withdrawal is interpreted as withdrawal from the program.
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