Ed.D. – Exceptional Education Executive Leadership
School of Education
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Help Close Achievement Gaps
Do you have a heart for the neediest populations in education? If you desire to make a big impact as a practitioner scholar, then this degree will equip you with the leadership skills needed to bring about positive change. Regent's Doctor of Education – Exceptional Education Executive Leadership degree focuses on a more inclusive approach to supporting exceptional learners by broadening the reach to populations who need it most. You'll gain executive-level insight on championing, leading and developing innovative programs and policies. Enjoy a meaningful career while you help close the achievement gaps for groups in these categories: Special Ed, 504, Gifted, At-risk and Diverse.
INCREASE YOUR EARNING POTENTIAL
Capitalize on a higher salary with your Ed.D. degree.
IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS
Make a lasting difference in the lives of children through innovative leadership.
EXPAND YOUR CAREER PATH
Influential job opportunities await you.
Presented from a Christian worldview, this specialty degree is supported by award-winning faculty in Virginia Beach.
Take Your Career to the Next Level
Upon completion of this Ed.D. concentration, the graduate will be able to:
- Understand laws, policies and regulations specific to exceptional education.
- Apply key principles in supervision, strategic planning and program evaluation.
- Bridge the gap between research and practice to understand learners.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Exceptional Education Administrator
- Exceptional Education Consultant
- Exception Education Curriculum & Program Developer
Click any section below for additional information or access your course schedule.
2019-2020 Semester Check-In Deadlines:
All new students are expected to check-in for the semester 2 weeks prior to the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
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Session |
Semester Check-In |
Session Start Date |
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Session A |
Friday, August 9 |
Monday, August 26 |
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Session M |
Friday, September 13 |
Monday, September 23 |
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Session B |
Friday, October 18 |
Monday, October 28 |
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Session C |
Friday, January 3 |
Monday, January 13 |
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Session T |
Friday, January 31 |
Monday, February 10 |
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Session D |
Friday, March 6 |
Monday, March 16 |
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Session E |
Friday, May 1 |
Monday, May 11 |
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Session F |
Friday, June 12 |
Monday, June 22 |
Application Process – Doctoral Programs (Ed.D.)
Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
Step 1: Application & Application Fee
Submit your application using our Regent University Online Application.
Pay the $50 application fee online during the application process.
Fee Waiver: Attend a graduate School of Education on-campus or online information session to learn how to streamline your application process, discover financial aid resources and waive your $50 application fee.
Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.
Step 2: Submit your Unofficial College Transcripts
We are able to examine and view your unofficial transcripts from U.S.-based schools, which indicate successful completion of bachelor's and master's degree programs, in order to review your application for an admissions decision. Please submit your unofficial transcript to our Admissions Office by email to transcripts@regent.edu using the subject line: SOE Doctoral Application Pieces.
Non-U.S. transcripts must be evaluated by an NACES-approved company. For further details, please review the International Admissions Checklist on the International Students Admissions page.
International Applicants: Please visit the International Students Admissions page for a more detailed explanation of the Regent University application information and to determine whether or not you qualify as an international student.
*Upon conditional acceptance to the program by review of unofficial transcripts, Regent University's Admissions Office will attempt to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institutions, which indicate successful completion of bachelor's and master's degree programs. We will notify you if your previous institutions will not release transcripts directly to us.
Step 3: Complete Your Admissions Questionnaire
Please complete a brief admissions questionnaire based on your professional goals and interests. This should only take a few minutes to complete, but please answer the questions completely and thoughtfully. This gives us a better opportunity to get to know you and align your objectives with our programs. The admissions questionnaire can be found here. Once completed, it will be sent directly to an enrollment counselor who will be in touch with you right away to help complete the rest of your application.
Step 4: Government-Issued ID
To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Simply scan and upload a copy of your driver's license, high school ID, passport, permanent resident card or official government ID card, using our secure and convenient online tool. If you would prefer to take a picture of your government-issued ID and email that to our office, please attach your ID and email to apply@regent.edu with the subject line: Government ID.
Step 5: Admissions Interview
If an interview is necessary, the admissions office will contact you to schedule an appointment. The interview can be conducted on campus or over the phone and typically takes about an hour.
Important Information
Background Check: Students in endorsement programs are required to complete a background check because the program includes direct contact with students in field experiences. Regent University School of Education has entered into an agreement with Certified Background/Castle Branch (CB), a private vendor that conducts background checks for many universities and educational institutions. After you are admitted into the program, you will be provided instructions to set up an online profile with Certified Background and request your background check. Learn more.
2018-19 Tuition Rates
| Degree Level / Program | Cost Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
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Ed.S. |
$715 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state) |
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Ed.D. & Ph.D. |
$775 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state) |
2019-20 Tuition Rates
| Degree Level / Program | Cost Per Credit Hour |
|---|---|
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Ed.S. |
$775 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state) |
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Ed.D. & Ph.D. |
$775 per credit (In-state & Out-of-state) |
(The Ed.S. program & tuition rate counts toward the first 31 credit hours of the Ed.D./Ph.D. Remaining credit hours toward a doctoral degree incur the higher tuition rate.)
Student Fees Per Semester
| University Services Fee (Online Students) | $550 |
| Library Orientation | $50 (one-time fee) |
| Blackboard Orientation | $50 (one-time fee) |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.
Estimated Cost of Attendance: View the estimated cost of attendance to see an example of the total cost of tuition and fees.
Learn more about scholarships and financial aid.Advanced Standing
Students possessing an Ed.S. or equivalent may be admitted to the Ed.D. program with advanced standing after a review of their post-master’s transcript(s). Offered in a cohort model. Students may begin the program in the spring, summer or fall semesters. Courses are delivered online with some required face-to-face components. School division cohorts are also offered in varying formats.
Faculty
Dr. Jordan is the concentration chair for Exceptional Educational Executive Leadership and is committed to your success.
Dr. Hope Jordan has over 30 years experience in the field of education. Her background in the K-12 setting as a special and general educator both in the U.S. and abroad provides practical expertise to her role both as professor and consultant. She utilizes this experience and provides expertise to prepare K-12 teachers and leaders for their work in today’s school settings. Her work in teacher/leader preparation has resulted in hundreds of teachers and leaders in the field who are better prepared to teach and lead 21st century students.
She has presented at numerous conferences and has authored and co-authored articles and books. Her areas of expertise include teacher and leader preparation, general and special education, leadership, women in leadership, global education and leadership, and school improvement. She has developed, implemented and evaluated a number of programs and grants. An academic background in Psychology, General Education, Special Education, Administration and Supervision, and Organizational Leadership provides her with a broad perspective of education from various levels.
Her areas of interest include: teacher and leader preparation, students with special needs, educational leadership and women in leadership, online learning, ethnographic research resulting in documentary and instructional film, and international education issues. She is currently a full professor who directs the K-12 Special Education Program, the Autism Certificate Program, and co-directs the Ed.S. in Leadership with an Emphasis in Special Education while holding the Department Chair at Regent University.
Critical examination of theories and practices of leadership and communication as they relate to individuals and organizations within the context of educational systems.
Theory and practice in analyzing qualitative data. Topics include coding, meaning generation and validation.
One-week, on-campus requirement.
Explores the development of a Christian worldview with a particular emphasis on Regent University's mission. Evaluates cultural and educational trends through the lens of a Christian worldview.
Basic understanding of statistical methods, particularly as they pertain to research in education. Focuses on conceptual rather than mathematical and applied rather than theoretical. Understand why a particular statistical technique is appropriate and how to make sense of the results obtained from its utilization rather than to understand the full mathematical underpinnings of the statistic. SPSS will be used as a productivity tool to perform all statistical procedures. Specific topics include descriptive statistics, visual representation of data, hypothesis testing, regression and correlation.
Doctoral candidates will work with their dissertation committee to defend their proposal, research and collect data, write and defend five chapters of their dissertation. Each candidate must register for a minimum of 15 dissertation credits. The credits will be equally distributed into 5-credit segments over 3 consecutive semesters.
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Ed.D. – Exceptional Education Executive Leadership