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School of Educational Foundations, Leadership and Aviation
Basic principles are used to emphasize the practical application of research. The mission of the Aviation and Space program has three essential components: 1. Cultivate exemplary undergraduate and graduate instruction through a professional atmosphere in which students learn, develop, promote integrity and contribute to the broader aerospace community. 2. Engage in applied aerospace research and scholarly initiatives that benefit industry, general aviation, government and the public. 3. Provide leadership, expertise, and professional development opportunities for aviation and aerospace professionals and the aerospace industry, and to promote a greater understanding of aerospace among the general public Additional information can be found at the FLYOSU.okstate.edu (http:// flyosu.okstate.edu) website. Educational Leadership (School Administration) (EDLE) Katherine Curry, PhD—Assistant Professor and Program Coordinator (School Administration) MS in Educational Leadership/School Administration M.S. in Educational Leadership with a specialization in School Administration: To be considered for admission to the M.S. program in School Administration, applicants are expected to have an earned baccalaureate degree with at least a 3.00 GPA (on a 4.00 scale), a minimum two years of teaching experience, and career goals that match the program. Applicants must provide appropriate recommendations (3), the required essays, and a recent Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) score. Students currently enrolled in the program have an average MAT score of 57/410 or GRE scores of Verbal 149 (437) and Quantitative 145 (541). Applicants may be asked to complete an interview with program faculty. Applications for the M.S. in School Administration are accepted on a rolling basis; an applicant’s file will be reviewed when all materials have been received and notification of the admission decision will follow shortly thereafter. EdD in Educational Leadership with a Specialization in School Administration To be considered for admission to the Ed.D. program in School Administration, applicants must possess an earned master’s degree with a minimum 3.00 GPA (on a 4.00 scale) and career goals consistent with SA program goals. The online application must include a career objectives statement, a current vita or resume, a description of relevant work experience, samples of scholarly work, a critical issues essay, three letters of recommendation, and a recent MAT or GRE score. Students recently admitted to the Ed.D. program have an average MAT score of 422 or GRE scores of Verbal 157 (560) and Quantitative 150 (630). Review of applications for doctoral programs will begin after March 15, the deadline for receipt of all application materials. Notification of decisions will follow soon thereafter. PhD in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies/ Educational Administration Applicants for Ph.D. program in Educational Administration must provide a current academic vita/resume, a career objective essay, a critical issue essay, two examples of written work, three letters of recommendation
and GRE (Graduate Record Exam) scores. The expected minimum scores are Verbal - 153, Quantitative - 149, and Writing - 4.5 for exams taken on or after Aug. 1, 2011. For exams taken prior to Aug. 1, 2011, expected minimum scores are Verbal - 500, Quantitative - 610, and Writing - 4.5. GRE scores must not be over five years old at the time of application review. Additionally, program faculty may request an interview with the applicant. The Ph.D. requires a one-year residency of at least nine hours for two semesters during coursework completion. Review of applications for doctoral programs will begin after March 15, the deadline for submission of all application materials; all materials must be received by the COE Graduate Studies office on or before the application deadline. Notification of decisions will follow soon thereafter. EdS in Education/Educational Administration The Educational Specialist degree in educational administration at Oklahoma State University - College of Education is a 36-credit-hour, post-Master’s program that provides advanced graduate work for school leadership and administration. The focus is to prepare individuals for higher levels of educational administrative responsibility, typically in specialized positions in building and central office administration. Specific courses applied to the doctoral program are determined in consultation with the academic adviser and the School Administration Applications may be submitted at any time. Admissions are made on a rolling basis; students should receive notification of admission status within 4-6 weeks after all application materials are received. Admission review is initiated when applicants have applied to the Graduate College and their completed admission folders have been sent to College of Education for faculty review. Minimum Background Requirements Ed.S. Applicants must have: • A Master's from a regionally accredited college or university with a 3.0 GPA, • GRE or MAT scores - (A test score, no older than 5 years, from the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) is equally accepted. • Approval of the admissions committee Program Coordinator. Application Deadline • TOEFL or IELTS (if required to establish English proficiency) Documents Required to be Submitted for Admission Review • OSU Graduate application, including transcripts • Typewritten goals statement (about 500 words) consistent with mission of school leadership • Writing sample • Current Resume (include a list of three references with contact information) • Three letters of reference Interview The program faculty may request an interview with applicants as a requirement for admission. Educational Technology (EDTC) Penny Thompson, PhD—Associate Professor and Coordinator The mission of Oklahoma State University's Educational Technology program is to facilitate the growth of scholars and educational technology professionals through rigorous programs of study that provide exceptional hands-on, collaborative and innovative learning,
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