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Doctorate in Administration and Supervision (Ed.D.)

Seeking a doctorate in Administration & Supervision

MAJOR:  ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION
DEGREE:  Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
CONCENTRATIONS: PreK-12 Administration and Supervision
                            Higher Education Administration

Admission Requirements:
1.  A minimum Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score of 900 (Verbal and Quantitative), or a minimum Miller Analogies Test (MAT) score of 402, are normally required for admission.
2.  A minimum GPA of 3.25 is required on the last graduate degree, either Master’s or Education Specialist. No more than thirty (30) semester hours from an Ed.S. degree may be used toward the doctorate. The advisor and program coordinatorwill recommend the appropriate Education Specialist credits to be transferred.
3.  An acceptable work experience record (curriculum vitae or resume).
4.  Three (3) letters of recommendation indicating probable success in the program from professional sources.
5.  An acceptable score on the writing sample.
6.  An acceptable score on the interview.

The admissions committee will review and evaluate the entire academic and professional record in making the admissions decision. Consideration will be given to: (a) previous graduate GPA, (b) GRE or MAT scores, (c) other variables listed above.

* All application materials must be submitted to the Graduate School by the deadlines below.
               Fall:  July 1                     Spring:  November 1          Summer:  April 1 

Degree Requirements for PreK-12 Administration and Supervision Concentration:
A minimum of sixty (60) semester hours of approved course work beyond the Master’s degree is required: eighteen (18) semester hours of general doctoral core, twenty-four (24) semester hours of courses within the major core, twelve (12) hours of electives, and six to fifteen (6-15) semester hours of credit for the satisfactory completion of the doctoral dissertation. Also required is the successful completion of a written comprehensive examination and residency of a minimum of eighteen (18) semester hours over a period of four (4) semesters. All courses must be taken in order. Candidates must see their advisor prior to registering each semester. 

Grades of “C” or lower cannot count toward the doctoral degree, nor does the grade of “C” or lower meet the eligibility requirements for the Comprehensive Examinations. Courses with a “C” or lower must be retaken for a higher grade.

Degree Requirements for Higher Education Administration Concentration: 
The doctoral degree in Administration and Supervision with a concentration in Higher Education Administration is designed to offer students the experience of advanced study and research in their field of specialization. Study at the doctoral level requires a high level of motivation, dedication, and persistence by students who are committed to improving: (1) their personal and professional goals, and (2) advancing knowledge in their chosen field of study through independent and high quality dissertation research. 

The degree requirements consist of the following  : 
1.  A minimum of sixty (60) semester hours of approved course work beyond the Master’s degree;
2.   Eighteen (18) semester hours in the doctoral core;
3.   Eighteen (18) semester hours in the major core;
4.   Twelve (12) semester hours in the research core;
5.   Six (6) semester hours of electives; and,
6.   Six to fifteen (6-15) semester hours for the satisfactory completion of the doctoral dissertation. 

Also required is the successful completion of a written qualifying and comprehensive examination and residency of a minimum of eighteen (18) semester hours over a period of four (4) semesters. All courses must be taken in order. Candidates must see their advisor prior to registering each semester.

Grades of “C” or lower cannot count toward the doctoral degree, nor does the grade of “C” or lower meet eligibility requirements for the Comprehensive Examinations. Courses with a “C” or lower must be retaken for a higher grade.

Complete 2011-2013 Graduate Catalog

For More Information

Dr. Trinetia Respress
Office: 103 Clay Hall
Phone: (615) 963-5450
Email:  trespress@tnstate.edu