Education Graduate Programs Information Handbook Academic Year 2021 – 2022 A Procedural Guide for Admittance and Matriculation in the Advanced Education Programs Director Education Graduate Programs Education Department 1200 N. DuPont Highway Dover, DE 19901 (302) 857-7170 Effective as of 8/30/2021 2 A Procedural Guide for Admittance and Successful Matriculation through the Education Graduate Programs TABLE OF CONTENTS Content Page # Welcome to Education Graduate Programs. 4 Our Vision & Mission Statement. 5 Message from the Department Chair.
6 Message from the Director, Graduate Programs. 8 Major Transition Points: Progression to matriculation. 20 Program Study Guides/Curriculum Sequence Sheets & Course Categorical Structure. 41 Professional Disposition Assessment Transit Points.
41 Advanced Programs Professional Disposition Assessment Rubric. 46 Comprehensive Examination Application. 48 Description of Qualifying Examination – Ed. 53 Description of Clinical Internship & Field Experience.
76 Final Capstone Alternatives (Dissertation/Project Study/Case Study). 76 Capstone Policies & Procedure. 83 Appendix – A: Appointed Advisor Form. 83 Appendix – B: Advisor-Advisee Interaction Form.
84 Appendix – C: Plan of Study Format. 85 Appendix – D: Provisional to Unconditional Admission Form. 86 Appendix – E: Advisory Committee Form. 87 Appendix – F: Proposal Presentation Evaluation Form.
88 3 Appendix – G: Candidacy Form – M. 89 Appendix – H: Candidacy Form – Ed. 90 Appendix – I: Defense Scheduling Form. 91 Appendix – J: Graduate Degree Audit form.
92 Appendix – K: Graduation Application. 93 Appendix – L: Extension of Time Request Form. 94 Appendix – M: Capstone Declaration Form. 96 Appendix – N: Graduate Capstone Outcomes Form.
97 Appendix – O: Doctoral Capstone Outcomes Form. 98 Appendix – P: Dissertation Approval Page. 100 Education Graduate Faculty. 101 Education Graduate Programs Recruitment Cell.
102 Advanced Programs Advisory Committee. 103 Frequently Asked Questions. 105 Academic Calendar Fall 2021. 107 Academic Calendar Spring 2022.
108 4 Welcome to the Education Graduate Programs We prepare Transformational Leaders for Equity and Social Justice who are: • Culturally responsive leaders to support diverse, inclusive, equitable, safe, and caring learning environments to promote positive school culture. & • 21st century Senior-level administrators, policymakers, and researchers, to design solutions across K-12 high-need institutions, higher education institutions and other educational and civic organizations. 5 Our Vision & Mission Statement Program Vision The vision of the Delaware State University education graduate program is to prepare transformational educational leaders who are culturally responsive, social justice and equity champions. Program graduates are effective educational leaders who respect diversity and use cutting edge technology with data-driven decision practices to ensure the success of each student through collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement.
Mission Statement The mission of Education Graduate Programs is to recruit and train, through a culture of excellence in research, collaboration and instructional leadership, the next generation of transformational educational leaders who will be highly skilled in theory and practice, culturally responsive and discerning practitioners to serve diverse community and profession with equity, care, competence, and commitment. Graduates are prepared to facilitate service, leadership and learning in all environments: urban, suburban, rural, undeveloped, and underserved. Practices we follow to achieve our Mission We are steadfast in our commitment to create and nurture an inclusive, dynamic, intellectual, and reflective academic environment that generates knowledge and promotes inquiry and excellence to prepare self-aware and ethical professionals who demonstrate ethical and professional competence to serve the institution and contribute to the sustainability and economic development of the global community. 6 Message from the Department Chair Dear Graduate Students, I would like to extend my personal congratulations to you on your acceptance into the Education Graduate Programs at Delaware State University.
Our vision is to prepare graduates who are skilled to facilitate service, leadership and learning in all environments: urban, suburban, rural, undeveloped, and underserved. Our graduate programs are committed to provide you support and opportunities to help you emerge as educational leaders who can relate educational issues to focus on the success of each student by emphasizing that education is the key to opportunity and social mobility and recognizing and respecting a variety of ideas, values, and cultures. Our mission is to develop transformational leaders and administrators who advocate for equity, excellence and learning for all students and be recognized as reflective practitioners committed to excel in their practice and navigating new approaches throughout their careers. Our Education Graduate Programs support graduate students at each step.
We will provide you with assistance in all academic matters, help you plan your course of study, meet the capstone requirements, and advise you through the entire process leading to matriculation. We offer orientations and development workshops to help you succeed in your academic program, be effective in research and be prepared for a wide range of career options. I encourage you to take advantage of the academic diversity of Delaware State University by broadening your graduate experience with creative research options to diversify your graduate experience. You are now part of a unique diverse group; we are looking forward to you becoming culturally responsive leaders in your professions and communities.
I am sure that the dynamic partnership between experienced faculty and enthusiastic and curious students like you will generate creativity, excitement, and innovation in the field of educational leadership. As the best and brightest, you will have ample opportunity through applied knowledge and critical thinking to become change agents and lead sustainable change at district, state, and national levels. All of us in the Education Graduate Programs are eager to and interested in working with you to assure a rewarding intellectual experience. On behalf of Education department, I wish you success in pursuing your advanced studies, and encourage you to contact us if you need any assistance.
Department Chair and Associate Professor Education Department 7 Message from the Director’s Deck… Greetings dear Graduate Students! I am delighted to welcome you to the education graduate programs at DSU. Congratulations on taking this important first step towards earning your graduate degree! These are exciting times at the University, when we are renewing our commitment to education and celebrating excellence in academics, research, and advisement. Our goal is to help students pursue their own individual dreams and realize their potential as critical thinkers of 21st century who strive to become skillful, reflective, and culturally responsive educational leaders. At DSU Education Graduate Programs, we develop transformational leaders who practice equity, advocate social justice, value diversity, and demonstrate a deep commitment to diversity issues to serve as role models for the community.
At Education Graduate Programs you will get an opportunity to interact with and learn from the faculty who are renowned experts in their respective fields. Their teaching combines both theory and practical application to provide you with the latest trends in education and equip you with skill set that can be readily applied on the job from day one. In collaboration with the team of excellent administrators, faculty, and staff, we strive to enhance the intellectual climate by providing quality experiences that advance student leadership, research, and scholarship. Our graduate programs set the standard for academic excellence as these relate to all the facets of advanced study and seek to serve society's diverse needs in technical and professional ways, as well as expanding the frontiers of knowledge.
Our graduate programs establish policies that define good practices, provide high quality in curriculum, and create stimulating learning environment to ensure each student’s success. We acknowledge and stand firmly committed to our core values: Care, Community, Criticality, Democracy, Diversity, Integrity, Justice & Equity to serve the community and our students to our best. We are pleased to provide you with a copy of our 2021-2022 Education Graduate Programs Information Handbook. It is important for you to become familiar with this document because it will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the program as you make critical decisions about your educational goals and your professional development.
It contains curriculum guides and delineates the policies and procedures for accomplishing major milestones to earn your advanced degree in educational leadership. Various forms that may be required by you at various stages and other relevant information have also been included in this handbook. It will serve you as a best resource for your smooth academic journey throughout your course of study. Our graduate office is the place to get all assistance you need for completing the processes and procedures that are outlined in this handbook.
The Office of Education Graduate Programs is dedicated for providing you the services that will help you meet all your scholastic needs and academic aspirations. Each one of you will be assigned an academic advisor who will advise you and provide you with valuable assistance at each step. Therefore, it is advisable to keep in touch with your advisor as you progress through the program. I am looking forward to working with you as you embark upon the journey to achieve your cherished goals.
I hope the coming years will be rewarding and productive for you. Professionally yours, Nirmaljit K Rathee, Ph. Professor of Education & Director, Education Graduate Programs 8 SECTION – 1 OUR PROGRAMS I. MASTER OF EDUCATION (M.) IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP Preparing Leaders for Equity & Transformation with specific focus of closing the gaps in equity, opportunity and access for the marginalized children and their families around the world.
This program aims to prepare transformational school leaders through new understandings of 21st century leadership models and frameworks that support diverse, inclusive, equitable, safe, and caring learning environments to promote positive school culture. The program encourages academic and personal excellence through rigorous learning experiences in the areas of strategic leadership, ethical and reflective leadership, community leadership, and instructional leadership. Emerging leaders will be culturally competent to translate authentic research on school leadership into quality practice to serve in high need schools. This program adheres to the CAEP and NELP standards.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES The Delaware State University’s M. Program has received National Accreditation by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) for seven years. This accreditation is quality assurance that the program meets the standards set by organizations representing the academic community, professionals, and other stakeholders. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES In collaboration with the State of Delaware, the purpose of Delaware State University’s Master of Education (M.) in Educational Leadership Program is to prepare educators for prominent leadership and service positions in schools and other educational institutions.
Through a rigorous educational foundation and directed field experience, students emerge as viable candidates for leadership positions. Since 2002, the master’s program has been consistently adjusted to meet the current needs of K-12 education institutions. At Delaware State University, students will find a unique balance between rigorous research, serious academic studies, collegiality, and personal development. Students will be prepared to make data-driven decisions to serve authentically and lead with integrity.
Students will hone their personal leadership style, create a new career path, and learn to meet the challenges in any situation. Our program will provide students with the confidence, credibility, and knowledge to pursue a career as a principal or assistant principal and in administrative posts related to education, empowering students to bring their school/institution to new levels of efficiency and productivity. Our program does not provide a licensure or a certification and will not certify a student as a schoolteacher, principal, assistant principal, or Certified Central Office Personnel. Most states require a Master of Education to gain licensure to become a principal or assistant principal.
More information about the requirements for principal/assistant principal certification in the State of Delaware can be found at: http://regulations.gov/AdminCode/title14/1500/1591.shtml This program offers courses in an accelerated format (eight-week sessions) as per the following two schedules: • Once a week (Monday through Thursday) from 5:00 to 10:00 pm, OR • Two days a week (Mondays & Thursdays) from 5:30 to 8:00 pm.