Yes, a Master’s degree in Education, or related area, is required.

No. MSDE (Maryland State Department of Education) Administrator I certification is not a requirement for admission to the program, but it is a requirement for graduation from the Ed.D. program. The course credits for MSDE Administrator I certification can be completed concurrently at the University of Maryland or other accredited institutions. Students who enter the program without MSDE Administrator I certification may find that completing these courses increases the length of time it takes to complete the Ed.D. program.

The University of Maryland Graduate School charges $50 to charge your application.

As of Spring 2003 tuition for in-state students is $305 per credit hour; the rate for out-of-state students is $482 per credit hour.

To be eligible for Maryland in-state tuition rates you must complete and submit the residency form included in your application packet. Even if you are a Maryland resident you must complete this form.

You may use checks or credit cards (Master, Visa, Discover). You can access your bill in person, by phone or on-line.

No. You are exempt from mandatory fees that campus students must pay. However, if you take a course on campus you will be required to pay those fees in addition to tuition.

You may be eligible for financial support from your school district or through federal or State programs. To obtain information on sources of financial aid, you are encouraged to contact the Office of Student Financial Aid in the Graduate School by calling

301.314.9000 or online at http://www.inform.umd.edu/CampusInfo/Departments/FIN/

The faculty in the Organization and Leadership and Policy Studies program area (OLPS) of the Department of Education Policy and Leadership (EDPL) make admissions decisions. You will be formally notified of this decision by letter.

Yes. An orientation course is an integral part of the program. You will register for this orientation program as you would for any class and will receive one hour of course credit.

Yes, if you wish to use the campus library or on-line catalogs and databases.

After you have been admitted contact Records and Registration (301.314.8240) for a schedule of dates and times that you may come to campus to secure your ID. Records and Registration is located on the first floor of the Mitchell Building on the campus. The Regents Parking Garage is the closest public parking facility. The first floor provides metered parking.

Students may register in three ways:

1. By Phone: 301-403-0500

2. Over the WEB: www.testudo.umd.edu

3. In Person: First Floor of the Mitchell Building

The department will give you a special code that will permit you to register for courses through several means of registration used by the University. Information regarding the sequence of courses and registration procedures will be included as part of your orientation program.

Grade reports are not routinely mailed out to students at the end of the semester. Grades are made available to you through the Maryland Automated Registration System (MARS) system or on the web www.testudo.umd.edu.

Call the MARS number (301.403.0500) or make your request via WEB (www.testudo.umd.edu). Transcripts will be mailed the day after your request has been received. There is no charge for transcripts.

No because these core courses are required to meet the standards of the National Policy Board for Educational Administration and the National Council for Accreditation in Teacher Education (NCATE). If you wish to supplement the program by taking additional course work, you are encouraged to explore your options with your advisor.

Yes, if you can demonstrate that the courses you have taken are consistent with the National Policy Board for Educational Administration and the National Council for Accreditation in Teacher Education (NCATE) and if your advisor and the program coordinator approve your request. Per university policy, a maximum of 9 credits may be transferred in and applied to doctoral degrees in education.

Courses will be offered during the summer, fall and spring semesters. Courses offered during the summer typically meet twice a week. Courses scheduled during the fall and spring semesters typically meet once a week. Class sessions are normally three hours. Classes are offered Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday. Exact times and locations may vary. You will be notified of specific class schedules each term.

You may take that course on campus or at another institution, pending the approval of your advisor and the program coordinator.

Internship experiences are required to meet NCATE standards and are designed to be of value even to students who have prior administrative experience.

You should make sure that you keep the EDPL department informed of any changes in either your home or work address, telephone numbers, or email addresses. Please contact Jeanie Yerby at 301-405-3590 to notify the department of any changes in your contact information. She will relay that information to the program coordinator and your academic advisor.

The program coordinator will work with you and your school district to develop an appropriate internship and to arrange opportunities for you to complete activities required for your performance assessments.

An EDPL faculty member will serve as your advisor. The faculty member designated as your advisor may work with you to clarify your research interests, to identify a dissertation topic, to develop your comprehensive examinations, and to assist you work to complete the program requirements. Your advisor may serve as your dissertation supervisor. However, that is not always the case. Sometimes your research interests may be more closely aligned with those of another faculty member. In those cases, you will work with your advisor can make arrangements for another faculty member to chair your dissertation.

You should talk with your advisor at least three times a semester in person, by phone or by email. We recommend that you have regular conversations with your advisor for many reasons, but one of the most important is that you will be working to identify your dissertation topic early in the program.

Yes. If you wish to change your advisor, talk the program coordinator, who will explain the process you should follow.

The program coordinator is responsible for the overall direction of the program and is the initial contact for students in the program. The program coordinator schedules the courses, meets periodically with students to gather information about their experience in the program, develops practica and internship experiences, coordinates the instruction program and serves as key liaison with the school district.

The site coordinator is an individual designated by the district. This individual works with the program coordinator to deliver the program.

It is planned that courses for the Ed.D at off-campus sites will be offered on either Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings for 150 minutes beginning either at 4:15 or 7:00 p.m. Courses in the program will also be offered during the summer.