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Oakdale Campus

School of Education
Location: Education South Building
Phone: 631-244-3286
Fax: 631-244-5036
Office Hours:
Mon-Thu: 9:00am - 8:00pm
Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm

Location: Education North Building
Phone: 631-244-3051
Fax: 631-244-1028
Office Hours:
Mon,Wed,Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
Tue,Thu: 9:00am - 7:30pm

Student Teaching Placement and Certification
Location: Education South Building
Phone: 631-244-3310
Fax: 631-244-5036
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm

The Center for Minority Teacher Development and Training
Location: Education North Building
Phone: 631-244-1070
Fax: 631-244-1170
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri: 8:30am - 4:30pm
Brookhaven Campus

The School of Education, Department of Educational Administration, Leadership, and Technology
Location: A 207
Phone: 631-244-1347
Fax: 631-244-1377
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
The Doctorate in Educational Administration
Degree Requirements


The program includes six modules encompassing such topics as organizational theory, policy analysis, leadership strategies, organizational behavior, institutional analysis, policy development, advanced computer applications, and qualitative and quantitative research methods. The six major learning modules involve a nationally recognized faculty who engage students in stimulating activities to further enhance the educational experience.
  1. Core Learning Modules: [36 credits]

    1. Organizational Theories & Applications [9 credits]
      EDU 9810 Theories of Social Organizations
      EDU 9811 Theories of Social Organizations II
      EDU 9808 Planned Change in Organizations

    2. Research Methods & Technology [9 credits]
      EDU 9800 Basic Research
      EDU 9803 Quantitative Methods of Administration I
      EDU 9804 Quantitative Methods of Administration II

    3. Public Policy & Leadership [9 credits]
      EDU 9816 Ethical Issues in Organizations
      EDU 9817 Politics and Implementation of Policy
      EDU 9829 Multicultural Social Organizations

    4. Collaborative Leadership [9 credits]
      EDU 9821 Community Relations
      EDU 9822 Conflict Resolution
      EDU 9828 Collective Negotiations

  2. Field and Research Experiences: [15 credits]

    In concert with their faculty advisor, students will develop a rationale for a concentration of courses and field/research experiences for the development of a professional specialization in their interest area.

    EDU 9801 Survey Research
    EDU 9802 Experimental Research Methods
    EDU 9806 Ethnography and Case Study Design
    EDU 9850 Professional Seminar I – Portfolio
    EDU 9851 Professional Seminar II – Curriculum Theory

  3. Portfolio & Dissertation: [15 credits]

    EDU 9860, 9861, Dissertation Proposal Seminar
    9862, 9863, 9864 Individual Dissertation Advisement
    EDU 9870* Continuing Dissertation Advisement
*Note: Additional tuition will be applied if the student chooses to register for this course.

Following a portfolio review, the doctoral candidate must fulfill the requirements of the dissertation proposal. Upon approval of the proposal, one copy of the proposed abstract and the completed proposal form will be filed with the School of Education. After the proposal defense, students will be required to maintain matriculation status by registering for EDU 9862, 9863, and 9864. Individual dissertation advisement after EDU 9864 occurs by registration in EDU 9870 until the oral defense of the completed dissertation is scheduled. Continuing education advisement EDU 9870 requires additional tuition for one course (3 credits) each semester.

Incorporating the use of authentic assessment, the students will maintain portfolios that progressively and cumulatively provide evidence that they have addressed and met the performance standards for the Ed.D. The portfolio represents the sum total of successfully completed graduate work leading toward the doctoral degree.