| |  | | Duluth Graduate Degree Program Education—Teaching and Learning
| Link to a list of faculty for this program.
Contact Information—Graduate School Office, University
of Minnesota Duluth, 431 Darland Administration Building, 1049 University Drive,
Duluth, MN 55812 (218-726-7523; mleone@d.umn.edu;
www.d.umn.edu/educ/programs/edd/).
Curriculum—The Ed.D. with a major in teaching and learning is an applied degree for the professional development of P-12, community college and university faculty and administrators, professionals in other human service professions such as coaching, athletic training, criminal justice, social work, extension, community agency administration, and university student personnel, as well as business professionals involved in education and training activities. The mission of the program is to produce scholarly practitioners. The goals of doctoral study in this program are to help students 1) acquire greater content knowledge in teaching and learning; 2) develop abilities for research in the field of teaching and learning; 3) evolve a broadened professional background in areas related to teaching and learning, such as systems and system interactions, and methods for program improvement; and 4) increase levels of cultural competence. Students will be immersed in research on best practices in teaching and learning, and will acquire the skills needed to apply best practices in their own schools and organizations.
Admission Requirements—Admission standards include: master's
degree or a comparable foreign degree from a recognized college or university
in education or a related field (e.g., special education, curriculum and instruction,
human development, psychology, social work, management science, criminology);
preferred minimum graduate GPA of 3.00; submission of GRE scores (preferred minimum
score of 500 on verbal and quantitative portions); and a minimum TOEFL score
of 550 (paper), 213 (computer), or 79 (Internet). The application must include
three letters of recommendation, a minimum of three work samples (e.g., written
reports, articles, presentations, curricula, or other professional artifacts),
and a personal statement of career objectives. The statement of career objectives
is used to evaluate how well this program meets the needs of the applicant, determine
if appropriate concentration courses are available, and conduct an initial evaluation
of writing skills. GRE scores are considered as part of a holistic evaluation
of the application. Students must also complete an assessment designed to determine
an individual's fit with the hybrid online delivery model. Results of the survey
are used as part of the application evaluation.
Key to test abbreviations (GRE, TOEFL, GMAT, MELAB).
 For an online application or for more information about Graduate School admissions, see the General Information section in this catalog, or visit the Graduate School Web site.
Use of 4xxx Courses—Inclusion of 4xxx courses on degree program forms is subject
to
adviser
and
director of graduate studies approval. |
Ed.D. Degree Requirements | | The Ed.D. requires 37 credits of core courses in research methodology, education, assessment, and policy. Students must also complete an additional 15 credits of coursework in related fields.
Preliminary written and oral exams are required. Students must complete a thesis that contributes to the advancement of understanding or practice of teaching and education.
Language Requirements—None.
Final Exam—The final exam is an oral defense. | Faculty | | For latest graduate faculty listings, see <www.grad.umn.edu/faculty_rosters/faculty.html>. Key to membership categories (abbreviations after faculty names).
Professor
Linda Miller-Cleary, M2
Tom Peacock, SM
Associate Professor
Frank Guldbrandsen, SM
Nedra Hazareesingh, M2
Mary Hermes, SM
Mary Ann Marchel, M2
Helen Mongan-Rallis, M2
Bruce Munson, M2
Terrie Shannon, M2
Joyce Strand, M2
Assistant Professor
Sue Damme, M2
Dan Glisczinski, M2
Trudie Hughes, M2
Joan Kwako, M2
Molly Minkkinen, M2
Chang'aa
Mweti, M2
Jacqueline Onchwari, M2
Jean Stevenson, M2
Joan Varney, M2
Mary Wright, M2
Jiyoon Yoon, M2
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