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Ed.D. Set to
Begin in January
Neumann will launch its second doctoral degree program in January
of 2007. The doctor of education degree (Ed.D.) is designed to provide
educators with the capacity to conduct and use research to address
educational issues at all levels. Those who earn the Ed.D. and complete
an internship will be prepared for Pennsylvania Department of Education
certification in principalship. The degree, an internship and one
additional course prepare students for a superintendent's letter
of eligibility.
According to Dr. Joseph Gillespie, dean of the Division of Education
and Human Services, the Ed.D. will focus on substantive "action
research" to address pressing school challenges. "The
degree program will give experienced educational professionals the
opportunity to work on problems that are relevant to their own professional
interests and that local schools and school districts identify as
integral to their success," he says.
"The program's point of difference," explains Gillespie,
"is that it looks beyond theory. Its goal is using research
to solve practical problems and inform institutional decision-making."
"From the very first course," Gillespie continues, "students
will be involved in research designed to address the expressed needs
of the local schools with which we partner. We are not waiting for
the dissertation phase of the program for this research to begin.
It will start right away and guide the doctoral student's experience
at Neumann."
Graduates of the program will be prepared to demonstrate the leadership
to implement school-based action plans, assess the needs and accomplishments
of students and faculty, and participate in curriculum development
and evaluation. Gillespie believes that the immediate immersion
in action research will benefit the students' professional growth
and assist the schools in meeting the needs they have identified.
A distinguishing feature of the progam is the emphasis on ethical
issues that are relevant to the profession. Educators, schools and
school districts face ethical challenges on a daily basis. The Ed.D.
program -- firmly rooted in Franciscan philosophy of respect, justice
and service -- will challenge doctoral students to identify and
address issues that raise ethical concerns.
The program is open to educators in public, private, and religious-based
schools. It includes a three-year course of evening study and a
dissertation.
More information about the new Ed.D. is available by calling the
Office of Admissions at 610-558-5616 or by reading more about the
program by clicking here. (To view the program description, you will
need to first install Adobe
Acrobat Reader if it is not already on your computer).
With a January 2007 start date, Rev. Philip Lowe, director of the
program, urges those interested to begin the admission process as
soon as possible.
Other Neumann graduate programs are the doctor of physical therapy
degree and master's degrees in education, nursing, pastoral care
and counseling, sport management, and strategic leadership.
6/21/06
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