| Student Characteristics | |
| Doctorate Degrees awarded yearly | 18 (average, 2007-2008) |
| Graduation Rate | 100% (2007 - 2008) |
| Average Time to complete Degree | 8 semesters (3 fall, 3 spring and 2 summer semesters) |
| Graduate Employment Profile (one year after graduation) |
23% Higher
Education 69% Public School Administration (Superintendent, Principal or other School Administration role) 8% Other |
| Admission Criteria | Combination of GRE and Masters GPA, evidence of leadership, letters of recommendation and applicant interview with faculty. CLICK to view application packet |
| Student Diversity, 2006 - 2008 | 47% Male
53% Female 16% African American 1% Asian or Pacific Islander 2% Hispanic 0% Native Am 80% White |
| Full Time Students with Financial support | The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership is designed to facilitate the working education professional. There are currently 21 students receiving financial support (average award $200/semester ). |
| Financial Support Available | Scholarship assistance is
available
to qualifying students, such as the Program Enhancement Grant.
Currently, 21 students are receiving partial
scholarships. Stafford (Title IV) and institutional
short-term loans are available. A limited number of part time
Graduate Student
Research Assistant positions are available. |
| Student Publication/Presentations 2006 - 2008 | 60 Student Presentations
at Regional/State Conferences 5 Student Presentations at National Conferences 22 Student publications published or accepted by scholarly journals |
| Faculty Characteristics | |
| Student - Core Faculty Ratio | 18:1 (Spr 2006 - Fall 2008) |
| Core Faculty Publications (2006 - 2008) | Core faculty
published 4 books, 7 chapters, and 23 articles from
Spring 2006 through Fall 2008. CLICK and view faculty information pages for detailed information concerning publications and presentations for each core faculty member. |
| Faculty External Grants | Doctoral faculty in Educational Leadership at Lamar University focus primarily on facilitating student success toward degree completion and scholarly activity. Currently, one faculty member is involved in externally funded grant activities. |
| Full time Students ( % Students enrolled in 9 hours, Fall 2006 - Fall 2008) | 80% Fulltime Graduate Students (est. Fall 2006 - Spring 2008) |
| Doctoral Faculty Teaching Load, 2006 - 2008 | 9 Credit hours/ semester (core faculty) includes chairing 7 Candidates/year and serving as committee member on 8 committees/year (average, 2006-2008). |
| Faculty Diversity | 67%
Female, 33% Male 100% White |
| Program Characteristics | |
| External Review | The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership was approved by the Texas Higher Education Board with instruction beginning Fall 2004. |
| Program Accreditation | The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership is offered through Lamar University, a member of the Texas State University System, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The program will be included in the NCATE re-accreditation review, Fall 2011. |