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Ed.D. Frequently Asked Questions

1. When does the review of applications begin?
   Completed applications will be reviewed June 1, 2011.
2. Are there any prerequisites for the Ed.D. program?
   The Ed.S. program fulfills any prerequisites for the Ed.D. program.
3. Can I apply for the Ed.D. program if I do not have an Ed.S.?
   Yes, you can still apply for the program if you have a conferred master’s degree. Know that only the core courses will be offered at the Clinton Township center. Students without Ed.S. degrees will have to earn 12 credits of academic core courses and 9 credits of a concentration. These credits can be taken at the Mount Pleasant campus or possibly may transfer in from another graduate school. All transfer credit options must be approved by either the program director or the student’s advisor.
4. What is a cohort?
   CMU’s Ed.D. program is offered in a cohort format. Each fall a new cohort begins doctoral course work. Over their first two years, the core and research courses are offered in a scripted order. These courses are taken as a group.
   
5. How many students are in a cohort?
   15-20.
6. What is the professional make up of the cohorts?
   Cohorts consist of educational leaders in pre-collegiate and postsecondary learning environments. Students with the K-12 emphasis are typically teachers, assistant principals, principals, and superintendents. Students with the college and university emphasis are higher education administrators and faculty. Most students work full-time in education while taking classes. 
7. When are the courses offered?
   The core classes are offered every other weekend (4 weekends per course): Fridays 6:00-10:00 p.m. and Saturdays 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Students will complete the core sequence after four semesters and one summer of course work.
8. When and where will the courses be offered?
   All courses will be offered at the Clinton Township campus. CMU course work will begin Fall 2011.
9. How long does it take the average student to complete the degree if you already have an Ed.S.?
   Classes will run through 2013. If you have already earned your Ed.S., it will take you 4 semesters plus one summer to complete your course work and comprehensive exams. The average student takes 18 months to complete the dissertation.
10. How long does a student have to complete the degree?
    Eight years from the start of your first transfer class.
11. Can any of my post-master’s credits count toward the Ed.D. degree?
    The Ed.D. is actually 63 credits. If you took EDL 700 with CMU, we will count 27 credits from your Ed.S. into the Ed.D. program.
12. Is financial aid available?
    To learn more about financial assistance, please visit www.financialaid.cmich.edu. Students need to be enrolled in at least six credits per semester to receive aid.
13. What is your acceptance rate?
    Approximately 50%.

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