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Educational Policy and Leadership StudiesChair: Larry D. BartlettProgram coordinator, educational administration: Marcus J. Haack Program coordinator, higher education: Christine A. Ogren Program coordinator, social foundations of education: Scott F. McNabb Professors: Larry D. Bartlett, David B. Bills, Sandra B. Damico, Lelia B. Helms, Alan B. Henkin, Ernest T. Pascarella, Michael B. Paulsen, Elizabeth J. Whitt Professors emeriti: George A. Chambers, Walter J. Foley, Jerry N. Kuhn, Bradley M. Loomer, H. Bradley Sagen Associate professors: Christine L. McCarthy, Scott F. McNabb, Christine A. Ogren, Chet S. Rzonca, Katrina Sanders Cassell, Carolyn L. Wanat, Donald B. Yarbrough Associate professors emeriti: William E. Duffy, Robert E. Engel, Ray A. Muston, Sara C. Wolfson Clinical associate professors: Marcus J. Haack, Susan M. Lagos Lavenz Assistant professors: Elizabeth Hollingworth, Paul Umbach Adjunct assistant professor: Dorothy M. Persson Adjunct assistant professors emeriti: Wendell C. Boersma, Charles M. Mason Adjunct clinical assistant professors: John R. Bacon, Kathryn J. Coe, Kathleen M. Erusha, William J. Freeburg, Nancy H. Gardner, Karla Grant McClure, Richard Grimoskas, Jeffrey M. Gustason, Christopher L. Habben, Robert L. Hoyt, Lisa Kieffer Haverkamp, John A. Krumbholz, Brian H. Lehman, Tina F. Monroe, Sara L. Oswald, Nancy G. Row, K. Terry Sherer, Gregg Shoultz Lecturer: Noga Admon Graduate degrees: M.A., Ed.S., Ph.D. Web site: http://www.education.uiowa.edu/epls/ The Department of Educational Policy and Leadership Studies offers programs that prepare administrators, professional personnel, teachers, and researchers in the fields of educational administration, higher education, and social foundations. The academic programs in the department reflect this diversity of purpose. Graduate ProgramsThe department offers an M.A., Ed.S., and Ph.D. in educational administration; an Ed.S. in special education administration; an M.A. and Ph.D. in social foundations of education; and an M.A., Ed.S., and Ph.D. in higher education. Each degree program is described below, with information about degree requirements and application for admission.Applicants for admission to University of Iowa graduate degree programs must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College; see the Manual of Rules and Regulations of the Graduate College or the Graduate College section of the Catalog. Educational AdministrationStudy in educational administration prepares individuals for leadership positions. The department offers the M.A., Ed.S., or Ph.D. in educational administration as well as administrative licensure. It also offers joint programs with other College of Education departments and with other colleges at the University.LicensureTo be eligible for recommendation by The University of Iowa for licensure in Iowa as a principal or superintendent, students must complete the appropriate program. The specific requirements for each program are available from the Department of Educational Policy and Leadership Studies and the Office of Teacher Education and Student Services.Students who hold an M.A. must satisfy all core requirements and must complete at The University of Iowa the minimum semester-hour program for each licensure level they seek. Because each administrative licensure has specific requirements, candidates are required to plan their program with their advisor's approval. M.A. in Educational AdministrationThe Master of Arts in educational administration prepares individuals for appointments as school principals and office administrators, and for positions in area education agencies and state departments of education. It is a nonthesis program that requires a minimum of 36 s.h. of graduate credit.ADMISSIONApplicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College. Admission decisions are made through a faculty review process. Factors considered include recommendations, grade-point average, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores, an aptitude survey, an essay demonstrating writing ability, and other evidence of academic ability and professional promise.CORE REQUIREMENTSWith the aid of an advisor, each M.A. student prepares a plan of study that includes the following core requirements.
For Iowa licensure as a principal, students must meet the human relations requirement of the State of Iowa. Students must complete the core requirements listed above and required clinical courses (07B:400, 07B:401, 07B:402, and 07B:403). Candidates may choose electives approved by the advisor. COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONThe M.A. comprehensive examination consists of either two 3-hour examinations, one in educational administration and one in a specialized area in either educational administration or a related field; or one 3-hour examination and a presentation of the student's ePortfolio. Students must be registered in the Graduate College during their comprehensive examination semester if they plan to graduate at the end of that semester.Ed.S. in Educational AdministrationThe Educational Specialist in educational administration prepares candidates for administrative appointments in school districts, area education agencies, state departments of education, and the U.S. Department of Education. It also helps school administrators upgrade their administrative skills to the level of superintendent of schools. Students seeking licensure plan a program approved by an advisor to meet State of Iowa licensure requirements.ADMISSIONApplicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College. Admission decisions are made through a faculty review process. Factors considered include recommendations, grade-point average, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores, and other evidence of academic ability and professional promise.CORE REQUIREMENTS
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PROGRAM EMPHASISStudents must complete their remaining minimum required semester hours (minus electives) in one of the following emphasis areas. Courses listed for each emphasis area are required.Elementary School Administration
Secondary School Administration
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ELECTIVESStudents choose electives to complete the 62 s.h. required for the Ed.S. They may choose electives for specialization in fields such as staff personnel, business affairs, instruction, theory, legal aspects, curriculum, and information systems.RESEARCHAll Ed.S. students must complete a formal research paper (4 s.h.) that deals with a specific problem in school administration or instruction.COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONThe Ed.S. comprehensive examination consists of two 3-hour examinations: one in educational administration and the other in a specialized area of educational administration or a related field. Students must be registered in the Graduate College during their comprehensive examination semester if they plan to graduate at the end of that semester.Ed.S. in Special Education AdministrationThe Education Specialist program in special education administration is offered jointly with the Department of Teaching and Learning.The program provides sufficient training and experience to enable graduates to obtain entry-level positions in special education administration. The career focus of the program is on middle management positions such as supervisor and assistant director. The program requires a minimum of 62 s.h. of graduate credit. Successful completion qualifies the student for Iowa licensure as a special education director (State of Iowa Endorsement 239). It also qualifies the student for general administration licensure (State of Iowa Endorsement 171). Admission to the program is limited by available resources. Three to five new students are admitted each year. Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College. They must hold a master's degree, licensure in an area of teaching exceptional children, qualification for a consultant's endorsement, and classroom teaching experience or equivalent. Ph.D. in Educational AdministrationThe Doctor of Philosophy in educational administration prepares students for leadership positions at all levels of education and administrative practice (school administration, college and university teaching and research). The program is flexible, with individually designed study plans that include course work in related disciplines and research pursuits. Integration of theory and practice is emphasized.Ph.D. students are expected to achieve competence in educational program planning, finance and governance, leadership theory, evaluation, and research methodologies that include statistical methods. They also must gain expertise in areas of specialized program and personnel policy analysis. The Ph.D. in educational administration requires a minimum of 90 s.h. of graduate credit. Course content includes prerequisites, a core of common competencies, at least one specialization in the administrative field, cognate study outside the college, research skill development, and a research dissertation. Common specialization areas are general administration, elementary school administration, secondary school administration, systems analysis and research, school finance, curriculum, legal aspects, theory, and school personnel. Students must demonstrate proficiency in two research tool areas. ADMISSIONApplicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College. Admission decisions are made through a faculty review process. The program admits a maximum of 10 students each fall semester or preceding summer session. Admission is based on several factors, including recommendations from college or university faculty that speak to the candidate's scholarship and potential for academic success; cumulative grade-point average; Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores; and a written statement addressing one of several topics (personal philosophy of education, steps in the professionalization of teaching, current educational issues and their administrative impact, or the role of administration in educational organizations).Admission is for summer or fall entry; application deadline is December 1. Applicants are notified of admission decisions by February 15. CORE COURSESCore courses provide the background necessary for further study, including research in specialized areas. They also develop competencies common to the functional areas of school administration. The four core courses integrate planning of educational personnel programs, analysis of the politics and economics of governance and the financing of public education, evaluation of administrative leadership theories, and options in research methodology and quantitative analysis.Each core course carries 3 s.h. of credit, is open only to Ed.S. and Ph.D. students, and requires the development and practice of interaction, reading, and writing skills. Seminars designed primarily for doctoral candidates are offered to supplement each functional core area. Student scholarship is reflected in writing, reading, and research in doctoral seminars. COGNATESStudents who specialize in administration must complete a 9 s.h. cognate outside the College of Education with the advisor's approval.COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONPh.D. students must satisfactorily complete a six-hour comprehensive examination in the six common areas of educational administration and a three-hour examination based on the student's specialization areas and approved by the student's advisor and the department chair. To be eligible to take the Ph.D. comprehensive examination, students must be completing or must have completed the doctoral core courses and the research tool requirements. Students must be registered in the Graduate College during their comprehensive examination semester. They may not register for more than 3 s.h. of Ph.D. thesis credit that semester, and they may not earn dissertation credit before that semester. No Ph.D. comprehensive examinations are held during summer sessions.Students pursuing doctoral programs in areas other than educational administration who want to use some aspect of the educational administration program as a concentration area for a comprehensive examination should consult with an advisor in the Department of Educational Policy and Leadership Studies early in their program of study. Any specialization area open to doctoral students in educational administration is open to other doctoral students who meet the necessary prerequisites for specific courses. Students should complete approximately 12 s.h. in one specialization area before requesting a comprehensive examination. If the student decides to use a field within educational administration as a related comprehensive area, he or she should plan to complete approximately 18 s.h. of diversified course work in educational administration. RESEARCH DISSERTATIONAll students must write a formal dissertation prospectus and submit it for approval first by their dissertation advisor and then by their doctoral committee. The student and advisor determine when the prospectus is complete. The prospectus committee meets to make a final evaluation of the prospectus and to decide whether to grant the student approval to proceed. Dissertation prospectus meetings are not held during summer sessions.Students must accumulate 10 s.h. of dissertation research credit. The doctoral program culminates with final oral defense of the dissertation. Students must be registered at The University of Iowa during the session in which they graduate. RESIDENCYEach doctoral student must successfully complete two semesters (minimum of 9 s.h. on campus) to fulfill the residency requirement. The following sample Ph.D. program is based on the required minimum of 90 s.h. and assumes that students enter with an M.A. and 36 s.h. of graduate credit.Core Requirements
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Electives chosen to permit specialization (typically two or more doctoral seminars and 12 s.h. or more in a special area) Social Foundations of EducationSocial foundations of education is an interdisciplinary program designed to enhance students' ability to analyze the influence of social, historical, and philosophical forces on the formal educational enterprise. Major areas of specialization are comparative/international education, history of education, philosophy of education, policy studies, and sociology of education.Applicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College. A personal interview with one or more members of the social foundations faculty may be required. An undergraduate and/or graduate emphasis in philosophy, the humanities, or the social sciences is strongly recommended. Students must maintain an overall g.p.a. of at least 3.00 to remain in the program. M.A. in Social Foundations of EducationThe Master of Arts in social foundations of education requires a minimum of 32 s.h. of graduate credit. Students complete at least 18 s.h. in social foundations, which should include at least two courses each in three of the five areas of specialization. The remainder of the required course work must be in a concentration area appropriate to the student's career and academic goals. For example, students interested in philosophy of education usually take courses offered by the Department of Philosophy. Students are not required to write a thesis.M.A. students must satisfactorily complete a six-hour comprehensive examination covering their three areas of study in the social foundations program and their outside area. The examining committee may elect to hold an oral examination after the exam. Ph.D. in Social Foundations of EducationThe Doctor of Philosophy in social foundations of education requires a minimum of 90 s.h. of graduate credit. Students are required to take a minimum of 24 s.h. in social foundations, which must include at least 12 s.h. in the major specialization area and a minimum of 6 s.h. from each of two additional areas. In addition, students must take at least 9 s.h. of related course work in a concentration area.Approximately one-third to one-half (30-45 s.h.) of each student's program is devoted to in-depth course work in disciplines such as history, philosophy, political science, or sociology. These sequences are individually planned by the student with the aid of his or her advisor and suggestions from the appropriate department(s). Five required research courses are chosen in accordance with the student's research interests and program. The first must be in quantitative methodologies (e.g., graduate-level statistics, microcomputing, demographic analysis); the second must be in qualitative analysis (e.g., philosophy of science, philosophy of social science, historiography, qualitative or case study methodologies, foreign language); and the third in either quantitative methodologies or qualitative analysis. All students must successfully complete 07B:155 Critical Thinking and 07B:206 Research Process and Design. Students usually earn 12-15 s.h. for dissertation research. COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONPh.D. students must satisfactorily complete an extensive comprehensive examination, including three examinations. The first is in the major area of study; the second is in the other two concentration areas; and the third is in the outside area of study and is prepared by faculty members outside the social foundations program. The exams are followed by an oral examination.RESEARCH DISSERTATIONAll Ph.D. students must write a formal dissertation prospectus and submit it for approval first by their advisor and then by the members of their doctoral committee. Students and their advisors determine when the prospectus is complete.Students must earn 12 s.h. of dissertation research credit. The doctoral program culminates with a final oral defense of the dissertation. Students must be registered at The University of Iowa during the session in which they graduate. RESIDENCYEach doctoral student must successfully complete two semesters (a minimum of 9 s.h. per semester) on campus to fulfill the residency requirement.Higher EducationPostsecondary and continuing education in the United States represents an extensive and complex set of phenomena. The academic programs in higher education encompass that complexity. Degrees are offered at all levels, with emphasis on both research and practice. Preparation for either teaching or administration is available. The teaching, research, and service activities of the faculty and the work of the graduates of the several degree programs illustrate that education beyond the high school level continues in a variety of ways for all ages and in many different settings.M.A. in Higher EducationThe Master of Arts in higher education prepares students for entry- and mid-level administrative, management, and policy positions in two- and four-year institutions. It is appropriate preparation for positions such as assistant dean, assistant to the president, director, in-service director, and department or program chair in selected areas. It is a nonthesis program.ADMISSIONApplicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College. Admission is based on grade-point average, Graduate Record Examination (GRE) General Test scores, and promise for professional growth. Transcripts, GRE scores, three letters of recommendation, and a statement of educational goals are required.Applications must be submitted well in advance of the intended semester of admission. REQUIREMENTSThe M.A. in higher education requires a minimum of 32 s.h. of graduate credit. Students take six hours of written examinations based on the core, concentration, and specialization, according to the plan of study developed individually for each student.Concentration areas in which exams may be written include administrative practices, policy studies, and specializations developed in consultation with the advisor. Students majoring in another field who want to complete a related field in higher education and to be eligible to write a related-field examination should consult with a higher education faculty member early in their study. Plans of study are developed individually. Ed.S. in Higher EducationThe Educational Specialist in higher education provides advanced graduate study in administration, policy studies, and specializations developed in consultation with the advisor. The Ed.S. also may be awarded upon completion of a joint program of graduate work in higher education and an academic field, or upon completion of a higher education sequence following a master's degree program.ADMISSIONApplicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College. Admission is based on grade-point average, GRE General Test scores, and promise for professional growth. Transcripts, GRE scores, three letters of recommendation, and a statement of educational goals are required.Applications must be submitted well in advance of the intended semester of admission. REQUIREMENTSThe Ed.S. in higher education requires 60 s.h. of graduate credit. The program of study must include at least 18 s.h. in professional education and related fields, including an appropriate structured internship determined in consultation with the advisor; at least 28 s.h. in the student's specialization area and 10 s.h. of electives, all approved by the advisor; and 4 s.h. of research credit in 07B:395 Educational Specialist Research.COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONThe comprehensive examination consists of two 3-hour written exams: one covering the field of higher education and one covering the student's concentration area. The written exams may be followed by an oral exam.RELATED FIELDStudents majoring in another field who want to complete a related field in higher education should consult with a higher education faculty member early in their study. Plans of study are developed individually.TEACHING INTERNSHIPProgram participants teach half-time for a full semester at a cooperating community college under the supervision of an experienced faculty member in that college and with field supervision from The University of Iowa. Interns participate in the academic life of the host community college, and they often gather data for their Ed.S. research project during the internship. Participants must be willing to travel to a community college and reside there for the one-semester program.Ph.D. in Higher EducationThe Doctor of Philosophy in higher education is designed for students interested in serving as administrators, specialists, researchers, or faculty members in postsecondary institutions or related public or private agencies. The program offers concentrations in administration, policy studies, and specializations designed in consultation with the advisor.ADMISSIONApplicants must meet the admission requirements of the Graduate College. Admission is based on grade-point average, GRE General Test scores, and promise for professional growth. Transcripts, GRE General Test scores, three letters of recommendation, and a statement of educational goals are required.Ph.D. applicants are considered for admission as completed application materials are received. Admission is for fall or spring entry. REQUIREMENTSThe Ph.D. in higher education requires 90 s.h. of graduate credit. Each student must complete a series of core courses (22-24 s.h.) and 16-24 s.h. in a concentration area of his or her choice. Students also earn at least 12 s.h. in a related field or up to 30 s.h. in a minor, a requirement that may be met by appropriate previous M.A. course work that complements the student's concentration area. The dissertation (12-15 s.h.) involves research related to the concentration area.These four components--core, concentration, minor and/or related fields, and dissertation research--constitute a major part of the typical doctoral program and give students the opportunity to specialize in one or more areas of interest. In addition, students are required to develop research skills appropriate to their dissertation project. Students may take supplementary course work outside the department related to their program of study. COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATIONThe Ph.D. comprehensive examination covers the field of higher education and the candidate's mastery of research skills appropriate to his or her proposed dissertation topic.Before taking the comprehensive exam, each Ph.D. student prepares a qualifying paper. The paper is a preliminary research proposal that demonstrates the student's ability to identify a scholarly study topic, formulate a conceptual framework for addressing the topic based on relevant scholarly literature, and set forth a detailed research methodology. The qualifying paper may constitute a preliminary draft of the first three chapters of the dissertation proposal. Student Affairs Administration and ResearchThe Doctor of Philosophy in student affairs administration and research provides in-depth preparation for leadership positions in student affairs administration, graduate student affairs preparation programs, and research on college students and student affairs practice. The Ph.D. is offered jointly by the Department of Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Student Development and the Department of Educational Policy and Leadership Studies. For more information, see Counseling, Rehabilitation, and Student Development in the Catalog.Courses
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