APPLICATION GUIDELINES AND CHECKLIST

A BLENDED DOCTOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAM IN ASIA FROM THE LEADER IN DISTANCE EDUCATION
Since 1971, Nova Southeastern University has been an industry leader in distance education. With annual enrollments of over 11,000 students, in 15 countries worldwide, Nova provides innovative online instruction to students across the globe. In Asia, the Ed.D. program is offered in a blended (online and on-site) format: Download and complete the Doctor of Education Admission Application packet from: http://www.fischlerschool.nova.edu/asiaedd Prepare a bank draft for USD $50 (non-refundable application fee) made out to NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY OR a check for USD $50 issued from a bank in the USA and made out to NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY. Submit along with your application photocopies of BOTH your undergraduate and masters degree certificates AND Academic Transcripts. Send Official Academic Transcripts directly from the university/universities to Mr. Gerry Lopez (mailing address below).
Kuala Lumpur Intake in August 2013
Kuala Lumpur

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS

3 SITES IN ASIA
Shanghai Intake in January 2013
Shanghai

Seoul Intake in May 2013

Seoul

Get TWO individuals (who can attest to your ability to succeed in a doctoral program) to complete the Recommendation for Admission Form. A form is included in the Doctor of Education Admission Application; make an additional copy. References should be provided to you in a sealed envelope to submit along with your application or be sent directly to address below. Send your COMPLETE application packet to:

Specialize in one of the following concentrations:

Educational Leadership Higher Education Leadership Instructional Leadership Instructional Technology & Distance Education Reading Special Education Health Care Education Human Services Administration Nursing Organizational Leadership Speech-Language Pathology

Mr. Gerry Lopez Coordinator of International Student Affairs Office of Student Services Nova Southeastern University, 1750 NE 167th St. North Miami Beach, FL 33162-3017, USA Tel: +1 (954) 262 7805 Fax: +1 (954) 262 2712 Email: gerardo@nova.edu
For further information/clarification, please contact:

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Dr. Vanaja Nethi Regional Liaison for Asia/Program Professor Email: nethi@nova.edu Tel: +6 (012) 291 6605 Mr. Adam Murray Assistant Site Coordinator (Asia) Email: am1962@nova.edu Tel: +81 (054) 270 5188

The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) from Nova Southeastern University is a challenging but flexible program that is geared to meet the needs of busy working professionals in Asia, as it accommodates their need to be mobile. In this blended delivery format, the program requires students to be on-site for a total of 10 days during the 3 on-site sessions which are spread over 3 terms. Each on-site session, 3 or 4 days in length, is scheduled on weekends, while the rest of the program is online..............The best of both worlds.

3-YEAR PROGRAM FOR WORKING PROFESSIONALS

SMALL CLASS SIZES GRE/MAT WAIVED

Allow 4 weeks for processing (from date of receipt of your COMPLETE application).

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TUITION, FEES, and BOOKS (USD): Admission Application Fee: $50 (nonrefundable); Student Services & Registration fees: $330 per term (for 9 terms); Doctoral Tuition: $955 per credit (for 69 credits) and Application for Graduation Fee: $100; Books: $3000 (approx.). Total approximate costs for 3 years: $72,000. Approximate costs for students enrolled in the Asia cohorts with discounted tuition: $45,600.

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DOCTORAL DEGREE PROGRAM

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) The Ed.D. Program offers students an individualized approach with flexible curriculum choices and various instructional delivery options. Each student gains expertise in his or her chosen concentration and supplements that study area with an additional concentration, a minor in another area, or with electives from multiple disciplines. All students will be required to earn a minimum of 69 credits as outlined in the program components; however, students may choose to select multiple concentrations or electives of interest to complement their degrees. Students may elect to take their core seminars online or at one of our on-site program locations. All concentration and elective courses are delivered completely online. Core Seminars [18 credits] All students are required to successfully complete the three core seminars. These foundation seminars are designed to enhance competence in these areas, which are prominent in any chosen discipline. Core seminars include Leadership Methods of Inquiry Trends and Issues Research Elective [3 credits] Each student is required to elect one supplemental research course in addition to the research seminar. Throughout the research elective, students gain specific knowledge in the applied research method selected for their dissertations. Research electives include Advanced Program Evaluation Advanced Statistical Methods Measurement, Testing, and Assessment Mixed Methods Program Evaluation Psycho-Educational Assessment Qualitative Research Research Design and Methods Single Subject Research Statistical Methods Survey Research ARC 9300 Advanced Research and Leadership Development Focuses on research design, implementation, and analysis and its place in leading educational change. As an integral component of this course, students are strongly encouraged to attend the Abraham S. Fischler School of Education (FSE) Summer Conference. Attendance at the conference facilitates a one-week face-to-face component with both national and international research leaders and members of the students' dissertation committees. Prerequisite: EDD 9200. For additional information, please visit the Summer Conference Web site at http://schoolofed.nova.edu/summer. Concentrations [18-24 credits] The concentration component of the Doctor of Education allows students to maximize their knowledge and skill set in their current and/or emerging fields. Concentrations require a minimum of 18 credits in the area of study but may require up to 24 credits. All Concentration courses are delivered online only. Concentrations include Educational Leadership Health Care Education Higher Education Leadership Human Services Administration Instructional Leadership Instructional Technology and Distance Education Nursing Education Organizational Leadership Reading Education Special Education Speech-Language Pathology Electives/Minors [9-24 credits] Through the electives component, students can individualize their doctoral degrees. Depending on the number of credits required in their main concentration, students must complete the minimum 69-credit requirement using electives. These electives may also be applied toward a second concentration [18-24 credits] or a minor [15 credits]. All Elective courses are delivered online only. Minors include Adult Education Applied Behavioral Analysis Autism Brain-Based Leadership Charter School Education/Leadership Community College Leadership Conflict Resolution Curriculum Development Early Childhood Gerontology Human Resources Development School Business Leadership Urban Education Applied Dissertation [12 credits] The applied dissertation is a detailed, accurate, and cohesive account of a scholarly investigation designed to answer a research question directed toward the improvement of practice in education and human services. Research is distinguished by a theory-to-practice model encompassing a diversity of disciplines. Each student is assigned a faculty committee to facilitate and supervise the process. The Applied Dissertation includes Concept Paper Proposal Applied Dissertation Report

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (ED.D.)

THREE-YEAR PLAN
Courses listed in BOLD & UNDERLINED are on-site sessions. There are 3 on-site sessions, of 4 days, 3 days, and 3 days respectively, all conducted over WEEKENDS. The rest of the program is delivered online.

YEAR 1
Term 1 (4 days ON-SITE)
Doctoral Studies Orientation
0 credits

Term 2 (3 days ON-SITE)

EDD 9300 Methods of Inquiry
6 credits

Term 3 (ONLINE)
ARC 9300 Advanced Research & Leadership Development
3 credits

EDD 9200 Trends & Issues

6 credits

ARC 8966 Concept Paper

2 credits

ARC 8967 Proposal

5 credits

Term 1 Total 6 credits

Term 2 Total 8 credits

Term 3 Total 8 credits

YEAR 2
Term 4 (3 days ON-SITE)
EDD 9100 Leadership
6 credits

Term 5 (ONLINE)
Concentration
3 credits

Term 6 (ONLINE)
Concentration
3 credits

Concentration
3 credits

Concentration
3 credits

Concentration
3 credits

Term 4 Total 9 credits

ARC 8968 Dissertation Report

5 credits

Term 6 Total 6 credits

Term 5 Total 11 credits

YEAR 3
Term 7 (ONLINE)
Concentration
3 credits

Term 8 (ONLINE)
Minor or Elective
3 credits

Term 9 (ONLINE)
Minor or Elective
3 credits

Concentration or Minor or Elective

3 credits

Minor or Elective
3 credits

Minor or Elective
3 credits

*Elective
3 credits

Term 8 Total 6 credits

Term 9 Total 6 credits

Term 7 Total 9 credits

Nova Southeastern University admits students of any race, color, sexual orientation, and national or ethnic origin. Nova Southeastern University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, Telephone number: 404-679-4501) to award associates, bachelors, masters, educational specialist, and doctoral degrees.

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