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University of Virginia Curry School of Education

University of Virginia Curry School of Education. Educational Leadership Program. Presenters. Dr. Pamela D. Tucker Professor & Program Coordinator Educational Leadership Program pdtucker@virginia.edu Dr. Denny Berry Assistant Professor & Coordinator Northern Virginia Programs

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University of Virginia Curry School of Education

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  1. University of VirginiaCurry School of Education Educational Leadership Program

  2. Presenters Dr. Pamela D. Tucker Professor & Program Coordinator Educational Leadership Program pdtucker@virginia.edu Dr. Denny Berry Assistant Professor & Coordinator Northern Virginia Programs dberry@virginia.edu For more information: http://curry.virginia.edu/academics/areas-of-study/administration-supervision

  3. Educational Leadership ProgramAdvanced Leadership Preparation:EdD and PhD

  4. Program Purposes • Initial preparation of school leaders (Cert., MEd, & EdS) • Principals • Assistant principals • Advanced preparation of educational leaders • Superintendents & Central office positions (EdD) • Development of future researchers/faculty in Educational Leadership (PhD)

  5. Program Options

  6. Doctoral Programs

  7. Executive Studies in Educational Leadership Program (ExSEL)EdD Program

  8. Why UVA? Quality In the 2015 U.S. News and World Report rankings, Curry's Educational Leadership program was ranked 7th in the nation.

  9. Great Faculty Full- time Faculty • Denny Berry • Sara Dexter • Dan Duke • Dan Player • Pamela Tucker • Michelle Young

  10. Great Students 2012-2013 Graduates • 28 Certificate • 24 M.Ed. • 36 Ed.S. • 10 Ed.D. • 3 Ph.D. 

  11. ExSELProgram Focus • Fundamentals of Leadership Theory • Cognitive Dimensions of Leadership • Vision, Planning & Strategizing for Success • Designing Learning Environments • Optimizing Human Capital in Organizations • Developing Organizational Capacity Real-world Challenges of Educational Leaders

  12. Strong Applicants • Committed, talented educators who have • Strong academic credentials • Evidence of leadership potential • Interest in reflection and inquiry • Desire to improve educational programs for students • GRE scores in the above average range

  13. Where? UVA/VT Northern Virginia Center 7054 Haycock Road Falls Church, Virginia 22043 Next to the West Falls Church Metro Station

  14. What is the Cost?1 K-12 Virginia Educator discounted tuition2 $309/credit hour (in-state) $684/credit hour (out-of-state) Regular Tuition $769/credit hour (in-state) $1287/credit hour (out-of-state) Fees $20/credit hour Off-Grounds Fee 1Based on 2014-2015 tuition costs 2Tuition rate applies for 2 three-credit courses per semester.

  15. Program Basics • Admission Requirements • Online application • Decisions made once every two years – 12/15 • Advising • Denny Berry serves as an advisor upon admission • Courses are planned on a prescribed basis for the cohort with the opportunity to take 3 electives • Length of Study • Part-time enrollment: 2 courses/semester • Typically 3-4 years depending on time required to finish capstone dissertation • Computer Access - Internet access required for hybrid courses

  16. Admissions Process Two-tiered selection process • Screening based on paper credentials and current leadership position • Selection based on face-to-face Saturday session featuring • An introduction to the program and Q&A • Case study exercise • Elevator speech on leadership • Individual interviews • Writing sample

  17. Program of Study • Integration of theory, experience, and research • Cohort-based • First and second year: Strong core of theory and research • Field-based practicum projects • Use of case studies • Customized areas of specialization • Third year: Study of a problem of practice culminating in a Capstone Dissertation

  18. Overview of Coursework • Core leadership courses (18 hours) • 6 courses that address the key facets of leadership • Foundations of Leadership Theory • Cognitive Dimensions of Leadership • Visioning, Planning & Strategizing for Success • Designing Learning Environments • Optimizing Human Capital in Organizations • Developing Organizational Capacity • Research sequence (12 hours) • 4 courses taught in tandem with leadership courses • Focus on applied research methods and program evaluation

  19. Overview of Coursework • Electives (27 hours) • Transfer credits from master’s degree (up to 18 hours) • Offerings at the Northern Virginia Center • Social Foundations • Reading • Special Education • Capstone Seminar (3 hours) • Capstone Dissertation (12 hours)

  20. Course Delivery • Weekend classes and summer residencies • Week-long course during first summer to build collegiality and appreciation for the diversity of experiences and perspectives of the group members • High-impact weekends of Fridays/Saturdays once a month throughout the year

  21. Program of Study – Year 1

  22. Program of Study – Year 2

  23. Program of Study – Year 3

  24. Questions on the ExSEL program? • For more information http://curry.virginia.edu/academics/areas-of-study/administration-supervision

  25. Contact Information Dr. Pamela D. Tucker Professor & Program Coordinator Educational Leadership Program pdtucker@virginia.edu Dr. Denny Berry Assistant Professor & Coordinator Northern Virginia Programs dberry@virginia.edu For more information: http://curry.virginia.edu/academics/areas-of-study/administration-supervision

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