Duluth Graduate Degree Program

Teaching and Learning

Link to a list of faculty for this program.

Contact Information—Department of Education, University of Minnesota Duluth, Montague Hall 120, 1211 Ordean Court, Duluth, MN 55812-3012 (218-726-6525; fax 218-726-7008; kmehle@d.umn.edu; www.d.umn.edu/educ/programs/edd)

Curriculum—The doctor of education degree (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, 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.

Prerequisites for Admission—Admission standards include 1) a 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); and 2) preferred minimum graduate GPA of 3.00.

Special Application Requirements—Submission of GRE scores (preferred minimum score of 500 on verbal and quantitative portions) is required. Students whose native language is not English must submit their TOEFL scores. The application must also 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 will be used to 1) evaluate how well this program will meet the needs of the applicant, 2) determine if appropriate concentration courses are available, and 3) conduct an initial evaluation of writing skills. GRE scores will be considered as part of a holistic evaluation of the application. Students will also be required to complete an assessment designed to determine an individual's fit with the hybrid online delivery model. Results of the survey will also be used as part of a holistic evaluation of the application.

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.

Ed.D. Degree Requirements

Required Core courses (37 cr)
EDUC 8015—Research Design (3 cr)
EDUC 8016—Theory and Practice in Qualitative Research Methods (3 cr)
EDUC 8017—Theory and Practice in Quantitative Research Methods (3 cr)
EDUC 8018—Statistical Analysis in Educational Research (3 cr)
EDUC 8020—Doctoral Seminar (1 credit each of 4 terms)
EDUC 8001—Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Education (3 cr)
EDUC 8003—Educational Policy (3 cr)
EDUC 8005—Curriculum Evaluation: Theory into Practice (3 cr)
EDUC 8007—Research on Knowledge and Learning (3 cr)
EDUC 7005—Teaching and Learning in a Systems Context (3 cr)
EDUC 8009—Distance Education in 21st Century: From Theory to Practice (3 cr)
EDUC 8021—Assessment (3 cr)
Related Field courses (minimum 15 credits)
EDUC 8888—Thesis (24 cr)

Language Requirements—None

Preliminary Written and Oral Exam—Preliminary written and oral examinations are required and will be administered after completion of all research and major coursework.

Project—A project designed to build a knowledge base relevant to problems in schools and organizations

Final Exam—An oral defense of the project is required.

For specific information about requirements and procedures for the Ed.D. in teaching and learning at UMD, see www.d.umn.edu/grad/edd or contact the Graduate School's UMD office, 431 Darland Administration Building, 1049 University Drive, Duluth, MN 55812, (218-726-7523; grad@d.umn.edu).

Faculty

Key to membership categories (abbreviations after faculty names).

Professor
Randy E. Hyman, SM
Linda Miller-Cleary, M2
Bruce Munson, M2
Tom Peacock, SM

Associate Professor
Lynn M. Brice, M2
Frank Guldbrandsen, SM
Nedra Hazareesingh, M2
Mary Hermes, SM
Richard Kiefer-O’Donnell, M2
Mary Ann Marchel, M2
Molly H. Minkkinen, M2
Helen Mongan-Rallis, M2
Terrie M. Shannon, M2
Jean M. Stevenson, M2
Joyce Strand, SM
Jiyoon Yoon, M2

Assistant Professor
Sue Damme, M2
Priscilla A. Fairbanks, M2
Dan Glisczinski, M2
Trudie Hughes, M2
Joan Kwako, M2
Chang'aa Mweti, M2
Gerry Nierengarten, M2
Jacqueline Onchwari, M2
Julia M. Williams, M2
Mary F. Wright, M2