Doctoral
Program
in
Education
Seattle Pacific
University is a comprehensive Christian University of the liberal arts,
sciences and professions. The
University Comprehensive Plan details the following mission statements and
conceptual framework, which provides the foundation for the School of
Education.
Seattle Pacific University Mission Statement
As a community of learners, Seattle Pacific University seeks
to educate and prepare students for service and leadership. We are committed to evangelical Christian
faith and values, and to excellence in teaching and scholarship for the
intellectual, personal, and spiritual growth of students.
School of
Education Mission Statement
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The Mission of the Seattle Pacific University School
of Education is:
To prepare educators for service and leadership in
schools and communities by developing their professional competence and
character within a framework of Christian faith and values.
Conceptual
Framework
I. Foundational
Knowledge and Skills: Articulate
key philosophies, theories, concepts, values, principles, and facts and
demonstrate the essential skills that underlie the content of the professional
discipline and vocational goal for which you are being prepared.
II. Leadership: Demonstrate the ability to motivate and
direct others, to create and support principle-based ideas, to accomplish tasks
in group situations, and to help teams achieve goals. Demonstrate the ability to manage them to completion.
III. Communication: Demonstrate the ability to listen, speak,
read, and write with integrity and effect using traditional and new media. Make connections that create meaning between
yourself and your audience.
IV. Analysis
& Problem Solving: Demonstrate
the ability to separate an idea or incident into its component parts. Individually, or as part of a team use
values and the skills of the discipline for developing a theory or solution,
and evaluate its effectiveness.
V. Professionalism: Demonstrate a commitment to vocational
integrity, the goals of the discipline, activity in the professional community,
and continued professional development.
VI. Impact on
Student Learning: Demonstrate the ability
to design, implement and evaluate programs, activities or lessons appropriate
to the professional role for which you are being prepared that have a
measurable direct or indirect positive impact on student learning.
Doctor of
Education Program Description
The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree is a 90
quarter credit (post-Masters) interdepartmental degree offered by Seattle
Pacific University and the School of Education. It is designed and intended largely for educators from a variety
of settings, including public and private schools and institutions of higher
education. The degree is for active
professionals interested in leadership and teaching positions in education, and
can be tailored to meet varied professional needs and interests.
Course of Study
The core requirements of the degree, which are a blend of
theory, research, and best practices, are designed to develop instructional
leaders. The courses focus on knowledge
applicable to all fields and levels of education.
Because of the many educational
benefits of collaborative and cooperative learning and continued professional
association, the program uses a cohort approach for core doctoral classes. Students admitted to the program are
expected to proceed though these cohort courses as a group on a defined
schedule and sequence. Cohort courses
are noted with an asterisk in the following listings.
Because this is an interdepartmental degree, the student
selects courses and learning experiences, with the assistance of the Director
of Doctoral Studies, from a variety of areas and opportunities in the School of
Education. He/she may also select
graduate courses from other schools within the University. This component of the program is designed
jointly by the student and the Doctoral Director, and is subject to approval by
the School of Education Doctoral Committee.
Areas of Specialization
The
specialization/elective component provides the opportunity to develop an area
of expertise appropriate to the student’s professional and academic goals. Areas of Specialization include: Curriculum
and Instruction, School Counseling and School Psychology, Educational
Leadership (Superintendent and Principal), Reading/Literacy, Educational
Technology, Special Education or Self-Designed Specialization (e.g.,
Educational Psychology).
Earning an ESA certification as a principal, superintendent,
school psychologist, or school counselor is also possible while working on the
doctorate degree.
Course Requirements
(90 quarter credits
post MS/MA degree;
135 quarter credits
post BA/BS)
Foundations
(9 credits)
EDU 6085 Values
and Ethics (3)
EDU 6120 Foundations:
Issues and Ideas in American Education (3)
EDU 7910 Seminar
in Educational Values (3)
Instructional
Leadership (12 credits)
*EDU 7101 Instructional
Theory (3)
*EDU 7102 Curriculum
Design (3)
*EDU 7103 Organizational
Theory (3)
*EDU 7990 Leadership
Colloquium (3)
Research
and Dissertation (30 credits)
(Prerequisites: Educational Statistics and Introduction to
Graduate Research)
*EDU 7972 Research
Design I (3)
*EDU 7973 Research
Design II (3)
*EDU 7974 Research
Design III (3)
EDU 7995 Dissertation
(21)
*Cohort Courses
Specialization/Electives
(39 credits)
These
courses are to be decided by the program advisor and approved by the Director
of Doctoral Studies. The may be
comprised of the following:
1)
Courses
2)
Internship/Practicum
3)
Independent Studies (EDU 6900)
4)
Graduate Seminars (EDU 6950)
Prerequisite Coursework
There are three classes that are prerequisites to certain requirements
for the doctoral degree. They are:
1)
EDU 6970 - Educational Statistics
2)
EDU 6971 - Introduction to Graduate Research
3)
EDU 6655 - Advanced Educational Psychology
For non-education majors, three additional courses may be
required:
1)
EDU 6524 - School
Curriculum
2)
EDU 6526 - Models of
Teaching
3)
EDU 6613 – Educational Measurement and Evaluation
Leadership Colloquium
and Comprehensive Exams
After approximately one
year of coursework (24 credits), students may register for the Leadership
Colloquium (EDU 7990). This requires
the student to write a scholarly paper and present that paper in a formal
setting to the educational community.
Evaluation of the scholarship and colloquium is conducted by the
graduate faculty of the School of Education.
The Leadership Colloquium must be taken before the student can take the
comprehensive exams.
Upon completion of all courses, the student must pass
written comprehensive examinations.
These examinations will cover the foundations, professional, and
research components of the core, and the student’s area of specialization. Successful completion of the comprehensive
examination advances the student to the doctoral candidacy.
The
Dissertation
The Doctoral dissertation
is the culminating experience in the Doctor of Education degree. It is a scholarly inquiry into an area of
professional and intellectual interest, and is a highly individualized
experience. Working with an advisor
early in the program and with faculty throughout the coursework, the student
develops a research question and proposal.
Using the expertise and knowledge developed in the research core courses
(EDU 7972, 7973, 7974), and under the direction of a faculty dissertation
advisor and committee, the student conducts the research and produces a quality
report of the findings. As a final
demonstration of scholarly competence, the student conducts an oral
presentation and defense of the research.
While it is expected that the dissertation will follow
standard accepted research methodologies and format, the topic of the research
may vary depending on the professional goals and area of specialization of the
student and the expertise of the faculty.
Suggested
Three Year Program Sequence
Year 1
Summer Autumn Winter Spring
*EDU 7101
*EDU 7102 *EDU 7972 *EDU 7973
EDU 6085 elective (3) elective (3) elective (3)
electives
(6)
Total Credits = 30
Year 2
Summer Autumn Winter Spring
*EDU 7974
*EDU 7103 EDU 6120 *EDU 7995 (3)
EDU
7990 elective (3) elective (3) elective (3)
electives
(6)
Total Credits = 30
Year 3
Summer Autumn Winter Spring
EDU 7910
Dissertation (6) Dissertation (6) Dissertation (6)
electives (9)
Total Credits = 30
* Cohort Courses
Admission Requirements
Because a
doctoral program requires considerable faculty time and resources, a limited
number of students will be admitted to the program each year. It is expected
that all applicants will have at least a bachelor’s degree (135 credit
doctorate) or a master's degree (90 credit doctorate) from a regionally
accredited college or university. Admissions decisions will be based on the
following:
1.
previous academic preparation and
areas of study;
2.
overall undergraduate and graduate
GPA;
3.
Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or Miller's
Analogy Test (MAT) scores;
4.
professional experience;
5.
future professional plans;
6.
letters of recommendation; and
7.
a formal interview with School of
Education faculty
Application Procedure
Cohort classes begin each summer. Screening applicants for admission is an
ongoing process, and students may be admitted to the program throughout the
year so that they can begin needed prerequisites, foundations, and elective
courses.
The items below must be submitted to
the School of Education. Items 2, 3 and 4 must be included in the packet with
the graduate application. After they have been received, the applicant may be
contacted to schedule a formal interview with faculty in the School of
Education. When a decision is reached, students will be notified of their
status by letter.
1. A doctoral application (form available from the School of Education).
2. A $50 processing fee.
3. Official transcripts from any institution where an academic degree was
conferred, including any post-Master's graduate coursework.
4. A personal statement discussing future professional plans and goals.
This should not exceed 300 words and should also include the rationale for
pursuing a doctoral degree.
5. Scores from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Miller's Analogy Test
(MAT). Test scores must be less than five years old.
6.
Four recent letters of recommendation.
Two of these must be of an academic nature, i.e., from graduate professors. Two
must be of a professional nature, i.e., from supervisors.
Program and Enrollment Policies
At the time of admission, a student
may transfer up to 15 post-Master's degree credits into the doctoral program
with the approval of the Director of Doctoral Studies. Courses transferred must
be graduate level, from a regionally accredited institution, and relevant to
the student’s course of doctoral study. They must have been taken within the
three years prior to admission and must have been part of a planned program
leading to a graduate degree or a professional certificate. Courses with grades
below a 3.0 ("B"), or those receiving "pass" or
"satisfactory" grades cannot transfer into the program. Finally, transferred classes may be
substituted for degree requirements if the student can document in writing that
they are comparable to required courses offered through SPU. Modifications
to these transfer policies may be made at the discretion of Director of
Doctoral Studies in consultation with the Doctoral Admissions Committee.
Residency Requirement
Students are expected to complete the
required "cohort" courses (7000 level) in sequence during the first
two years of the program. Once students begin their classes, continuous enrollment
must be maintained throughout the program. Students who interrupt the residency
requirement may be dropped from the program.
Grade Point Average
A 3.2 overall GPA is required for
graduation.
Degree Completion
All requirements for the doctoral degree
must be completed within five years from the quarter the first post-admission
course was taken. Students needing more
than five years to complete the degree must file a time extension petition with
the Director of Doctoral Studies.
Tuition
Beginning in the summer session, the 2001-2002 School year
tuition is $391.00 per credit for doctoral courses in the School of
Education. This amount is subject to
change.
Financial Aid
Financial
aid, in the form of student loans and work-study, is administered by Student
Financial Services. Specific questions
should be directed to Student Financial Services at (206) 281-2061 or (206)
281-2046; email: ofa@spu.edu.
Scholarships
Applicants who are employed
part-time or more in a private, state-approved Christian elementary or
secondary school may be eligible for the Kingswood
Scholarship. This scholarship will fund 25% of tuition cost for
recipients. Diversity Scholarships for students of color are also
available. For more information or an
application, contact the Assistant to the Dean for Graduate Programs at (206)
281-2378.
Graduate
Assistantships
A limited number of graduate assistant positions become available each
academic year in the School of Education.
Appointments are renewable.
Assistants work with designated faculty at a rate of 15 hours per
week.
Much of their work
focuses on projects involving research, program evaluation, program
development, and course development.
For more information and an
application, contact the Associate Director of
Doctoral Studies at (206) 281-2710.
International
Students
Eligible international persons must submit the
following items with their application in addition to the other required items:
·
A financial affidavit-a financial
statement from the bank of the person who will be providing the funding for
school expenses. This document is an
official letter or form, signed/dated by a bank official, indicating the
account name, number, and the credit balance of an individual.
·
Scores from
the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL). These
results are to be mailed directly from the testing agency to the School of
Education, Seattle Pacific University.
Allow 3 months for them to arrive.
A score of 550 or more is required.
About Seattle Pacific University
Seattle Pacific University, founded in 1891, is
currently a flourishing Christian university of the arts, sciences, and
professions serving nearly 3,400 students.
It is located in a residential neighborhood just minutes from downtown
Seattle, the business and cultural heart of the Northwest.
The University’s clear Christian commitment gives
depth and perspective to classroom learning, balancing knowledge with
values. Pursuit of all truth is
centered in God’s revelation in Jesus Christ.
Fully accredited, Seattle Pacific’s academic
disciplines set very high standards for students. Small classes mean students actively participate in their own
education, gaining confidence to achieve their goals. A degree from SPU identifies individuals of significant academic
achievement as people of integrity – a powerful combination that opens doors to
further study, a challenging career, and world service.
Primary Faculty&
Staff
Arthur K. Ellis (206) 281-2362 aellis@spu.edu
Professor, Curriculum and Instruction
(Ed.D. University of Oregon)
Frank Kline (206) 281-2504 fkline@spu.edu
Associate Professor, Special Education
(Ph.D. University of Kansas)
William E. Nagy (206) 281-2253 wnagy@spu.edu
Professor of Education, Reading/Literacy
(Ph.D. University of California, San Diego)
Mark E. Pitts (206) 281-2416 mpitts@spu.edu
Dean, School of Education
Professor, Curriculum and Instruction
(Ph.D.
Indiana State University)
William J. Rowley (206) 281-2671 wrowley@spu.edu
Chair of School Counseling
Assistant Professor, School Counseling and
Psychology
(Ed.D. University of Northern Colorado)
Christopher A. Sink (206) 281-2453 csink@spu.edu
Director of Doctoral Studies
Associate Professor, School Counseling and
Psychology
(Ph.D.
University of California, Riverside)
Peter E. Smith (206) 281-2286 psmith@spu.edu
Professor, Educational Technology
(Ph.D. University of Washington)
Richard E. Smith (206) 281-2375 rsmith@spu.edu
Chair of Educational Leadership
Professor, Educational Administration
(Ph.D. University of Oregon)
Janine M. Saunders (206) 281-2369 janine@spu.edu
Chair of School Psychology
Assistant Professor of School Psychology
(Ph.D. University of Texas at Austin)
David A. Steele (206) 281-2323 dsteele@spu.edu
Director of Doctoral Studies
Associate professor of Educational
Leadership
(Ed. D. University of Washington)
Roger M. Long (206) 281-2378 rmlong@spu.edu
Graduate Programs Manager
For More Information Contact:
Roger M. Long
Assistant to the Dean of Education for
Graduate Programs
School of Education
Seattle Pacific University
Seattle, WA 98119-1997
E-Mail: rmlong@spu.edu
Telephone: (206) 281-2378 FAX: (206) 281-2756