FAQ

1.0 Masters:

1.1 How do I apply?
1.2 Do I need a master’s degree in Educational Leadership to go on to the sixth year program or the Ed.D?
1.3 What is the difference between the two strands of the master’s program and how does it relate to my future career goals?

2.0 Sixth year:

2.1 How do I apply?
2.2 How many credits is the program?
2.3 Will previous credits I have in Educational Leadership count toward the sixth year degree?
2.4 What is the nature of the internship?
2.5 Do I need a master’s degree in Educational Leadership to go on to the sixth year program?

3.0 Ed.D.:

3.1 How do I apply?
3.2 How many credits is the program?
3.3 What is involved in the dissertation process?
3.4 What are the costs associated with the program?

1.0 Masters:

1.1 How do I apply?

Applicants can download the admissions packet from the admissions link on this website. Application materials can also be found at the Educational Leadership office in Barnard Hall.

1.2 Do I need a master’s degree in Educational Leadership to go on to the sixth year program or the Ed.D?

No, a Masters Degree from a regionally accredited institution will suffice to enter into the program.

1.3 What is the difference between the two strands of the master’s program and how does it relate to my future career goals?

There is the administrative strand, which is for the person who would like to work as an administrator in a school setting (e.g., principal, vice principal).
Then there is the curriculum strand, which is for the person who would like to stay in the classroom but be able to work on curriculum development.

2.0 Sixth year:

2.1 How do I apply?

Applicants can download the admissions packet from the admissions link on this website. Application materials can also be found at the Educational Leadership office in Barnard Hall.

2.2 How many credits is the program?

The sixth year program requires 30 credit hours to complete. It is divided into introductory, intermediate, and advanced level courses, each with a benchmark assessment.

2.3 Will previous credits I have in Educational Leadership count toward the sixth year degree?

Students can have up to 9 credits applied to their 6th year program if they have completed classes with a B average or better within the previous 3-4 years.

2.4 What is the nature of the internship?

The program is to prepare you for the Connecticut Administrator Test and to prepare you to become an administrator. There is one year of required work in your building under a university supervisor and building-based mentor. Four areas of concentration include: program evaluation; supervision and professional development; curriculum renewal and implementation; and management including budgets, contracts, schedules, etc. Students are required to complete 300 hours of experience within one year. Many start in summer and end in spring.

2.5 Do I need a master’s degree in Educational Leadership to go on to the sixth year program?

No, a Masters Degree from a regionally accredited institution will suffice to enter into the program.

3.0 Ed.D.:

3.1 How do I apply?

Applicants can download the admissions packet from the admissions link on this website. Application materials can also be found at the Educational Leadership office in Barnard Hall.

3.2 How many credits is the program?

The doctoral program requires 63 credit hours to complete. It is divided into four components and may be completed in three years.

3.3 What is involved in the dissertation process?

The program culminates in the dissertation. The process is traditional, though it is possible to work collaboratively, with approval, or to deviate from the traditional style if another is more suitable. More information about the dissertation may be found in the Program of Studies link on this webpage.