This 93-semester hour degree program in educational administration is intended to prepare individuals for administrative service and leadership positions in schools, institutions of higher education, or other agencies. The doctoral program provides instructional experiences designed for satisfactory development of conceptual, human, and technical skills and understandings require for successful leadership in various administrative roles with emphasis on educational research, the role of the leader in social order, community power structure and organizational theory.
Students seeking the Superintendent endorsement and meeting its eligibility may pursue either the Ed.S. or Ed.D. in Educational Administration as an appropriate degree.
Application requirements
a) Complete the application to graduate school, degree code 139 www.grad.niu.edu
b) Submit three letters of recommendation on the graduate school's standard form submitted
on your behalf from current Type 75 holders, preferably a supervisor
http://www.grad.niu.edu/apply/index.shtml
c) Official transcripts from institutions in which a degree was conferred
d) GRE or waiver www.gre.org Minimum scores: Verbal 450, Quantitative 450 or combined
score exceeding 900, Analytical 4.0
Applicants passing an initial review of their total profile of qualifications will be invited to the campus to meet with faculty for an interview and writing sample.
Courses Accepted from Master's Degree:
A maximum of 30 semester hours of work may be accepted from a completed degree with exceptions.
Major Course Work:
Common Requirements:
Candidacy Exam:
Before enrolling for dissertation credits, students must pass the candidacy exam.
The registration form, study guide, rubric, and exam policies are available below:
Dissertation Credit:
*Minimum of 15 semester hours, Maximum of 30