Program Tuition and Fees
All required and elective doctoral-level courses have the same tuition rates. Tuition rates are set by the University and are subject to change. Click here for a current tuition chart.
Each Ed.D. student will be charged a one-time Program Fee of $175 upon admission to the program. This fee covers various costs incurred throughout the program, including dissertation binding, registration fees, and graduation costs.
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Credits
All courses at Hamline University are listed in semester credits. Any work from Hamline University completed before fall, 1998 was taken in quarter hours and will be reflected as quarter hours on a transcript. All transcripts will list cumulative credits in semester currency only.
Full-time status is defined as 8 semester credits per term. Half-time status is 4 credits per term.
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Grade Requirements
Students are expected to meet high academic performance standards throughout the program.
No course in which a student earns less than a grade of B will count toward the degree. For continuing enrollment in the program, students must receive a B or higher for each required and Hamline elective course taken. This is different from maintaining a B average, where a higher grade might compensate for a lower one.
Students who receive a grade lower than B in any of the EdD required courses or any Hamline elective course will be withdrawn immediately from the EdD. The director will notify the student in writing as soon as an unacceptable grade has been posted.
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Financial Aid
Financial aid is available to all graduate students enrolled with at least part-time status (4 credits per term). The aid is available in the form of low interest loans. For more information on financial aid policies and processes, please contact the Office of Financial Aid directly at 651-523-3000.
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Electronic Access
Each doctoral student is required to have Internet access and an email address. A percentage of the program will be conducted through Hamline’s on-line conference center and Blackboard. Faculty and program staff will correspond with students via e-mail.
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Registration
Core Course Registration
Each Ed.D.. student will be responsible for registering for each core course according to published deadlines. Failure to register by the deadline will result in a $50.00 late registration fee. Registration forms for each of the required core courses can be found in this guide.
Elective Registration
Ed.D. students may register for their elective course work through either the Graduate Schools Registration Guide or the Law School Registration Guide. Courses must be 8000-level and can be taken from the Education, Public Administration and Management, Liberal Studies, or Law programs. Instructor and advisor approval are required prior to registration. The Graduate Schools Registration Guide will be mailed to Ed.D. students prior to each semester.
Dissertation Registration
Doctoral students register for 16 credits of Dissertation work, which will be divided according to the student's schedule. Special registration forms are required and are included in this guide.
Registration for Residency
Doctoral students who have registered for 16 credits of Dissertation credit and have not yet finished must register for Residency every fall, winter, and spring until the dissertation is completed. There is a reduced-rate tuition that is charged for residency.
Independent Study Registration
An independent study course is an opportunity to do independent work under the direction of a faculty member. The student and the instructor work out a course of study before the term begins and typically meet four to six times throughout the term to discuss readings and papers. Students may take one independent study. Special registration is required, contact the Program Office for information.
Continuous Enrollment
Because of the learning community organization of the doctoral program, continuous enrollment in the required courses is essential. In the event that a student must miss one or more core courses, the following applies:
- The student must apply for a leave of absence.
- A student who returns from a leave within two calendar years from the date the leave was granted will be automatically reinstated in the doctoral program. If the leave lasts longer than two calendar years, the student must apply for re-admission.
- Upon return from the leave, the student’s placement will be determined by the program director in consultation with Ed.D. fculty. These stipulations will apply:
- A student who has completed 6 or more terms (2 or more years) will complete the remaining terms through directed study(ies) with faculty member(s).
- A student who has completed fewer than 6 terms (less than 2 years) will be placed in the next available learning community and will complete the required courses with that community.
Course/Instructor Evaluation
Students will be given the opportunity to evaluate their current courses and quality of instruction at the conclusion of every course. If a student has a concern outside of the evaluation process, it is recommended that the student address this first with the instructor. If unable to resolve the problem, the student should consult with the program director to discuss both informal and formal processes for dealing with the concern. In a case where the instructor is the program director, the student should consult with the Dean of the Graduate School of Education.
Transcripts
Transcript requests should be directed to the Registrar’s Office (651-523-3000). Transcripts are provided free of charge to active, degree-seeking students. All current university tuition charges and fees must be paid up to date before a transcript will be issued.
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Transfer of Credits
After successful completion of GEd 8501/The Learning Organization, credits may be transferred to fulfill Ed.D. electives, but not to fulfill required courses. The Registrar reviews and ultimately approves or denies all transfer requests.
Transfer of Credit guidelines are as follows:
From Previous Coursework at Hamline
Up to 8 semester credits of graduate work may be transferred, providing they meet these criteria:
- B or better; Satisfactory or Pass grades not eligible
- 8000-or 9000-level courses
- Taken within 7 years of admission to Ed.D.
- Not part of coursework for an earned graduate degree
- Fit the program goals of the student
- Official transcript on file in the Program Office
From Other Graduate Institutions
Up to 8 semester credits of graduate work may be transferred, providing they meet these criteria:
- B or better; Satisfactory or Pass grades not eligible
- Semester-or quarter-long courses from an accredited institution
- Taken within 7 years of admission to Ed.D.
- Not part of coursework for an earned graduate degree
- Fit the program goals of the student
- Official transcript on file in the Program Office
From Other Doctoral Programs
A Hamline Ed.D. student who was admitted to another accredited doctoral program may request the transfer of up to 20 semester credits of previous doctoral work. The decision to consider more than 8 semester credits is made by the program director who then refers the request to the Registrar. The transferred credits must meet these criteria:
- B or better; Satisfactory or Pass grades not eligible
- Semester-or quarter-long courses from an accredited institution
- Taken within 7 years of admission to Ed.D.
- Official transcript on file in the Program Office
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Advising
Post-Admission Advising
Post-admission advising occurs before taking the core courses and is completed with the Program Director. This advising typically concerns elective courses that may be taken before the core courses begin.
Program Advising
There are three annual stages in formal program advising after admission.
First-Year Advising
Each Ed.D. student must meet twice during the first academic year with the lead facilitator to develop a formal program plan. The collaborative review has three main foci: 1) the completion of program required courses and projects (written examination, synthesis project, and dissertation), 2) the selection of electives, and 3) concerns and questions about any aspect of the doctoral program.
Second-Year Advising
Each Ed.D. student must meet once during the second year with the lead facilitator to review individual formal program plan and other foci described above.
Third-Year Advising
Each Ed.D. student meets once prior to the end of the last core course with the lead facilitator to review the formal program plan, with special emphasis on progress toward the Ed.D. portfolio and prospectus development.
Portfolio Advising
Before the end of every core course, group advisement concerning portfolio will take place.
Faculty
The Ed.D. program draws upon the diverse and experienced faculty affiliated with Hamline’s Graduate School of Education, faculty in other graduate programs, the College of Liberal Arts, and the School of Law. Faculty involved in the Ed.D. are selected for their master practitioner status, which we define as their proven ability to teach, to advise, and to coach individuals and small groups in action research projects. Click for a listing of Graduate School of Education faculty and their credentials.
Research and Inquiry
Inquiry is one of the eight integrated themes of the Education Doctorate. Inquiry requires reflectivity and a disposition for critical and thoughtful processes. In our context, inquiry means defining, analyzing, and illuminating or solving problems, and creating new knowledge in the field of education.
The eight required (core) courses have a research-inquiry component. In addition, two core courses (GED8507/ Frameworks for Inquiry and GED 8508/Advanced Inquiry) are devoted to qualitative and quantitative research methodology and to preparing students for dissertation work.
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International Students
International students must submit documentation regarding proficiency in English and financial support for tuition costs and personal expenses. The Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required of all applicants whose native language is not English, unless they earned a masters degree from an accredited college or university in the United States. The Certificate of Eligibility (I-20) required to obtain a visa cannot be issued until Hamline has a student’s TOEFL results (with a score of 550 or better) and valid documentation of financial support. International students are required to obtain health insurance.
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Nondiscrimination policy
Hamline University will not tolerate harassment or discrimination based on race, color, gender, ethnic background, national origin, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, disability, religion, age, or veteran status in its employment or educational opportunities.
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Accreditation
Hamline University is accredited by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. The Commission is located at 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, Illinois 60602-2504 and can be reached at 312-263-0456 or 800-621-7440.
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