Doctoral Degree

Seeking talented applicants from the United States and abroad, the doctoral program in Educational Administration at Ohio University offers a challenging and relevant curriculum, a supportive faculty, and innovative approaches to adult learning.

Students are organized into cohorts that work together from the beginning to the end of the program. Coursework follows a prescribed sequence, which enables doctoral students to finish all course requirements within two years. The sequence of courses spans all four quarters--fall, winter, spring, and summer.

Throughout the sequence, students complete two (2) courses per quarter. A four-quarter-hour course typically requires three (3) weekend sessions, and a five-quarter-hour course typically requires 4 weekend sessions; thus, completing two courses typically means a commitment of 6-7 weekends per quarter. Internship courses, while carrying six quarter hours of credit, usually meet twice during a quarter, with extensive work expected in the field placement.

Following completion of course work, students study together to prepare for the comprehensive examination. Once an individual passes the comprehensive exam, he or she works intensively with a committee of faculty to develop a dissertation proposal and, then, to conduct a dissertation study. Members of the cohort meet periodically in seminars to discuss and critique their on-going dissertation work. Students who are highly focused are able to complete the entire program - including the dissertation - within four years.

For admission requirements and application procedures, please refer to “ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS & APPLICATION PROCEDURES.”

Doctoral Program in Educational Administration

Program overview

The doctoral program in educational administration combines conceptual and field-based study at an advanced level, preparing individuals for scholarly work in education and related policy arenas. The program strengthens students’ use of both formal and informal methods of inquiry as the basis for confronting educational dilemmas.

Frequently Asked Questions

**How do I apply? See “ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS & APPLICATION PROCEDURES”

**When can a student begin studies? See “ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS & APPLICATION PROCEDURES”

**When and where are classes offered in the program?

Classes are offered on the weekends at the Ohio University main campus in Athens. Typically, class attendance requires a commitment of six weekends per quarter.

The weekend doctoral cycle enables students to complete all course work within two years. Following successful completion of the two-year cycle, students prepare for the comprehensive examination. After passing the comprehensive exam, he or she works intensively with a committee of faculty to develop a dissertation proposal and, then, to conduct a dissertation study. Members of the cohort meet periodically to discuss and critique their on-going dissertation work. Students who are highly focused are able to complete the entire program - including the dissertation - within four years.

For additional information please contact the Cohort Coordinator,
Jerry Johnson, Ph.D.
Telephone: (740) 597-3364
E-mail: johnsoj9@ohio.edu