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University of VirginiaCurry 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

dberry@virginia.edu

For more information:

http://curry.virginia.edu/academics/areas-of-study/administration-supervision 2

Educational Leadership Program

Advanced Leadership Preparation:EdD and PhD

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)

Program Options

School Leadership Preparation

Certificate

Masters of Education

(MEd)

Education Specialist

(EdS)

Advanced Leadership Preparation

Doctorate of Education

(EdD)

Doctorate of Philosophy

(PhD)

Doctoral Programs

EdD PhDPractice-focused Research-focused

Part-time (3-4 years) Full-time (4 years)

Upper level leadership roles Faculty or research positions

Offered in Northern Virginia only Offered in Charlottesville only

Discounted Educator Rate Fully Funded Financial Aid Packages

Contact: Denny Berry Contact: Pamela Tucker

Executive Studies in Educational Leadership

Program (ExSEL)

EdD Program

In the 2015 U.S. News and World Report rankings, Curry's Educational Leadership program was ranked

7th in the nation.

Why UVA? Quality

Great Faculty

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

Great Students

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

ExSEL Program 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

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

Where?

UVA/VT Northern Virginia Center7054 Haycock Road

Falls Church, Virginia 22043

Next to the West Falls Church Metro Station

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 costs2Tuition rate applies for 2 three-credit courses per semester.

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Program of Study – Year 1

 Evidence Centered

Leadership/ Disciplined Inquiry

Leadership Cohort Classes

Year 1Summer

Fall  

Spring 

Fundamentals of Ed Research

 Practical Evaluation in

Schools

1. Fundamentals of Leadership Theory

 2. Cognitive Dimensions of

Leadership 

3. Envisioning the Possibilities

  4. Designing Learning

Environments

Program of Study – Year 2

 Evidence Centered

Leadership/ Disciplined Inquiry

Leadership Cohort Classes

Year 2Summer

 Fall

Spring 

Practical Evaluation in Schools II

Practical Evaluation in Schools III

(2 Electives)   

5. Optimizing Human Capital in Organizations

 6. Developing

Organizational Capacity

Program of Study – Year 3

 Evidence Centered

Leadership/ Disciplined Inquiry

Leadership Cohort Classes

Year 3Summer

 Fall

 Spring

Capstone

Capstone  

Capstone

Capstone Seminar+

(elective)  

Questions on the ExSEL program?

For more informationhttp://curry.virginia.edu/academics/areas-of-study/administration-supervision

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