Admissions

Applications for admission into the Ph.D. program in Educational Leadership should be submitted by February 15 of each year to:

The Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling
Florida A&M University
College of Education
Gore, C Education Complex, Bldg. C, Room 124
501 Orr Drive
Tallahassee, FL 32307

Applicants must have completed a master’s degree in an educationally related area from an accredited college or university in order to be considered for admission to the Ph.D. program in Educational Leadership. Admission decisions will be made spring semester of each academic year with written notification to accepted applicants in that term.

Submission of a completed application does not guarantee admission. Applications are evaluated based upon a calculated formula. For applicants who wish to apply for fellowships or assistantships, financial aid paperwork must be submitted as soon after admission into the program as possible.

Applicant must submit the following information to the School of Graduate Studies and Research:

1. A completed graduate admission application with $30 non-refundable application- processing fee. FAMU graduates and former students must complete Readmission form (Subject to change by FAMU).
2. Official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts as well as transcripts for work completed in post-secondary institutions for which no degrees were awarded.
3. An official copy of results of the Graduate Record Examination (taken within the last five years).

Please submit items 1-3 by February 15th for admission consideration fall semester to:

The School of Graduate Studies and Research
Florida A&M University
469 Tucker Hall
Tallahassee, Florida 32307-4900

Applicants must submit the following information to the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling chair:

1. A current resume.
2. Three letters of reference from professionals who can assess the applicant’s ability to succeed in a doctoral program. Applicants must request these and include them as part of their application packet.
3. A statement of professional goals presented as a narrative of 1000 words or less that describes the applicant’s educational expectations, career aspirations, level of skills, and any special qualifications or experiences.
4. Copies of teaching or other professional certificates. A teaching certificate IS NOT required for admission to this program.
5. Samples of any published work completed by the applicant.

Please mail all items 4 through 8 to the following address by February15 for admissions consideration for the following fall semester:

Department of Educational Leadership & Counseling
Attn: Educational Leadership Chairperson
Florida A&M University
College of Education
501 Orr Dr.
Gore Education Complex, Building C, Rm. 124
Tallahassee, FL 32307-4900

Course of Study

Individuals selected for this Ph.D. program are members of a cohort and enroll in the same courses each semester. The program faculty determines the specific courses for each cohort from an approved course list. In each course, candidates are urged to focus on problem-centered learning experiences, critical thinking, research particularly in their specific areas of interest, and their research and presentation competencies and endeavors. The applicants must clearly demonstrate ethical behavior, mature judgment, and responsibility for themselves, their work ethics, and their assignment completion at a high level of proficiency once admitted to this Ph.D. program.

The program is designed as an intensive learning experience. Students are enrolled full time in three courses (9 semester hours) each semester including summers and complete 54 credit hours of course work. In addition to the course work, students will complete a minimum of 15 hours of dissertation semester hours. The minimum total of 69 semester hours is required for program completion. The areas encompassed by the coursework include inter-and intra-personal development, communication, social foundations, statistics and research methods, organizational theory, management and leadership, and technological applications in research and leadership. Cohort participants enroll in courses as a group. Within each course, students are encouraged to focus the problem-centered learning experiences on their specific area of interest.

Curriculum Guide

The curriculum for the doctoral program is organized around the premise that effective leadership requires an understanding of the social context, technical competence, managerial skills, and personal understanding and commitment. The courses that constitute the curriculum are organized into four core areas:

Candidate complete at least 54 semester hours of course work as designated by the Program faculty. Course work is determined for each admitted Cohort.

*** Course requirements are subject to change in accordance with state and federal mandates and other factors.

The total number of semester hours varies according to each candidate’s progression in the program. Candidates are full-time and enroll for 9 hours each semester including summers.