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The online professional practice doctorate is designed to support practicing professionals serving or preparing to serve as educational leaders at all levels and in a range of contexts. The degree is designed to connect advanced graduate study with pressing problems of practice encountered by educational leaders and will prepare them to create a more seamless connection between theory, research, and practice. In addition, the online program meets the needs of adult learners by providing individual and collaborative self-directed, job-embedded learning application opportunities and by accommodating varied work schedules and personal responsibilities. It extends the opportunity to receive an advanced graduate degree from the University of Florida to full-time educational professionals living and working across the state and nation without many of the personal and professional sacrifices necessary for full-time on-campus study.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"How is this program different from other doctoral programs?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"The Teachers, Schools, and Society (TSS) Professional Practice EdD in Curriculum and Instruction is designed specifically for the practicing educator. The following features are distinct:<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->The program is cohort-based with participants working together as a community of learners to name, frame, and study common and individual problems of practice.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Courses specifically link theory and research to problems of professional practice within participants\u2019 contexts.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Course assignments support educators in the application of and inquiry about their learning.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Qualifying examinations are organized around reflective portfolio entries in which participants demonstrate conceptual understanding and application of learning to problems of practice.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->The dissertation is designed as a capstone experience in which participants design and implement practitioner inquiry studies focused on context-based problems of practice.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Who is it for?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"We are seeking committed educational professionals who are working actively to create more just and equitable experiences for students, teachers, and communities in their contexts.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->We continue to broaden our definition of \u201ceducational professional\u201d as we more inclusively consider a range of roles in and beyond schools and classrooms that are so intertwined with the field of education and society as a whole (classroom teachers, instructional coaches, school and district leaders, professional development coordinators, curriculum specialists, post-secondary instructors\/faculty, educational consultants, etc.)\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"How much will it cost?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"Students will be responsible for their application fee, tuition and fees each semester*, books (price varies), and travel\/lodging (summer institutes). Students should anticipate taking a minimum of 60 credit hours for program completion (i.e., approximately thirteen 3-credit courses and 21 credits of advanced research\/dissertation research).<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->As a public institution, our costs are reasonable, even if you are not a Florida resident. UF is authorized to provide online enrollment to residents of most states. Only the states noted are not eligible, and an explanation of restrictions can be found here.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->*These are only estimates and may vary from year to year. Please check with the Bursar\u2019s Office for the most current information. Students who are out of state and wish to qualify for the Flat Rate Waiver must be registered for all of their classes by the end of the drop\/add period for the full semester in which they are enrolled.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->You can find more information about funding opportunities by visiting the following:<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Financial Information \u2013 University of Florida<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Financial Aid \u2013 University of Florida<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Scholarships \u2013 Student Services<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Funding \u2013 Graduate School | University of Florida<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Please know we are not able to provide graduate teaching\/research waivers for EdD students due to the online nature of our program and, perhaps more obviously, the fact that our EdD students are full-time working professionals.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"What commitment do I need to make?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"Prospective students are encouraged to visit the Online\/Distance State Authorization Process and UF Online page to be sure that this program is authorized in their respective state. Prior to enrollment, students are also encouraged to visit their state educational agency or licensing board to ascertain whether or not they can utilize their degree program for additional compensation, initial licensing, or renewal of an educational license, as well as any other benefits.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Does this program accept GMAT scores?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"Students must commit to the following:<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Remaining active as a full-time educational professional throughout the duration of the program.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Attending a synchronous virtual orientation prior to the first summer of coursework.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Adhering to registration policies and deadlines each semester.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Attending week-long on-campus institutes (always during UF summer break week) during the first and third summers, and participating in synchronous and asynchronous online activities during the second summer\u2019s virtual institute. Each summer institute is approximately four days in length and always occurs during UF\u2019s summer break week (usually the third or fourth week of June).<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Orally defending written qualifying exam and dissertation on-campus or, with committee approval, via Zoom.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Participating in occasional synchronous meetings\/activities via Zoom with cohort colleagues and\/or course instructors when scheduled as part of specific courses.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Staying on track with the cohort program of study.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Can I apply early and start taking classes early?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"No. Because this is a cohort program, we do not review applications or admit on a rolling basis. No courses may be taken early or in conflict with the cohort program of study.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"Where will classes be offered?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"All classes will be offered online on UF\u2019s Canvas E-Learning platform. Summer, Fall, and Spring sessions are typically 16 weeks in length, and students typically take two courses (six credits) each semester during the first phase of the program.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"How do credit transfers work and how many can I transfer?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"Transfer credits are approved at the university level. Thus, we are unable to make guarantees about which credits will transfer. Upon acceptance to a program, you will work with your advisor on this issue. Grades in these courses must be a B or better. Transfer credits are more likely accepted when they have been earned recently, are from an accredited institution and are clearly related to the program in which you are currently enrolled.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Credits earned at other institutions must be approved by your program and then by the Graduate School after admission. In all cases, these credits are limited to a maximum of 9 credits toward the master\u2019s degree and 30 credits toward the doctorate. You will be asked to provide the course name and number, course description and proof of your grade. In some cases advisors may also ask to see syllabi.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->Up to 15 credits  of graduate-level coursework earned at UF with a letter grade of B or better may be applied toward a graduate degree at UF  if credit for the course has not been used for an undergraduate degree, and if the transfer is approved by the academic unit and the Graduate School. Once again, this process does not start until a student is admitted.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"What are the dates for the summer experience?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"The summer experience will be held during the UF summer break week between Summer A and B. Generally this is the fourth week of June each summer. Attendance is required, and upon admission, you must commit to attending and participating in the institute for the first three summers.<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->2023 \u2013 Week of June 26<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->2024 \u2013 Week of June 24<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->2025 \u2013 Week of June 23<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->2026 \u2013 Week of June 22<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->2027 \u2013 Week of June 21\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    },<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"@type\": \"Question\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"name\": \"What are the selection criteria?\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      \"acceptedAnswer\": {<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"@type\": \"Answer\",<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->        \"text\": \"The TSS EdD Professional Practice Doctorate is highly competitive. Applicants are expected to check the TSS website for information about how to apply. Applicants will have to meet all University entrance requirements in order to be selected. Current entrance requirements include three or more years of practical experience in the education field, a full-time professional role in education, an upper-division undergraduate GPA of 3.0, a purpose statement, and a written response on an assigned topic. The admissions committee reviews all application materials using all available evidence on a case-by-case.\"<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->      }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->    }<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->  ]<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] -->}<!-- [et_pb_line_break_holder] --><\/script>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; specialty=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px|||||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_4&#8243; specialty_columns=&#8221;3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_row_inner _builder_version=&#8221;4.22.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; positioning=&#8221;none&#8221; position_origin_a=&#8221;bottom_center&#8221; 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Please be sure to\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/contact-us\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">contact us<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What is the Professional Practice EdD Program?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;550728f0-842a-42f6-8e23-59f306528114&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]The Doctor of Education (EdD) degree at the University of Florida is an established doctoral degree offered only in the College of Education. The online professional practice doctorate is designed to support practicing professionals serving or preparing to serve as educational leaders at all levels and in a range of contexts. The degree is designed to connect advanced graduate study with pressing problems of practice encountered by educational leaders and will prepare them to create a more seamless connection between theory, research, and practice. In addition, the online program meets the needs of adult learners by providing individual and collaborative self-directed, job-embedded learning application opportunities and by accommodating varied work schedules and personal responsibilities. It extends the opportunity to receive an advanced graduate degree from the University of Florida to full-time educational professionals living and working across the state and nation without many of the personal and professional sacrifices necessary for full-time on-campus study.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How is this program different from other doctoral programs?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;550728f0-842a-42f6-8e23-59f306528114&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]The Teachers, Schools, and Society (TSS) Professional Practice EdD in Curriculum and Instruction is designed specifically for the practicing educator. The following features are distinct:<\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-bullets\">\n<li>The program is cohort-based with participants working together as a community of learners to name, frame, and study common and individual problems of practice.<\/li>\n<li>Courses specifically link theory and research to problems of professional practice within participants\u2019 contexts.<\/li>\n<li>Course assignments support educators in the application of and inquiry about their learning.<\/li>\n<li>Qualifying examinations are organized around reflective portfolio entries in which participants demonstrate conceptual understanding and application of learning to problems of practice.<\/li>\n<li>The dissertation is designed as a capstone experience in which participants design and implement practitioner inquiry studies focused on context-based problems of practice.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Who is it for?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;550728f0-842a-42f6-8e23-59f306528114&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"toggle-id-3-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap active_tc\">\n<div class=\"toggle_content invers-color\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>We are seeking committed educational professionals who are working actively to create more just and equitable experiences for students, teachers, and communities in their contexts.<\/p>\n<p>We continue to broaden our definition of \u201ceducational professional\u201d as we more inclusively consider a range of roles in and beyond schools and classrooms that are so intertwined with the field of education and society as a whole (classroom teachers, instructional coaches, school and district leaders, professional development coordinators, curriculum specialists, post-secondary instructors\/faculty, educational consultants, etc.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How much will it cost?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;550728f0-842a-42f6-8e23-59f306528114&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]Students will be responsible for their application fee, <a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/coe-online\/tuition-and-fees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>tuition and fees each semester*<\/u><\/a>, books (price varies), and travel\/lodging (summer institutes). Students should anticipate taking a <strong>minimum<\/strong> of 60 credit hours for program completion (i.e., approximately thirteen 3-credit courses and 21 credits of advanced research\/dissertation research).<\/p>\n<p>As a public institution, our costs are reasonable, even if you are not a Florida resident. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.distance.ufl.edu\/state-authorization\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>UF is authorized to provide online enrollment to residents of most states<\/u><\/a>. Only the states noted are not eligible, and an explanation of restrictions can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/coe-online\/files\/2016\/07\/UF-eCampus-and-the-Online-Distance-State-Authorization-Process_0822131.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>here<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>*These are only estimates and may vary from year to year. Please check with the Bursar\u2019s Office for the most current information. Students who are out of state and wish to qualify for the Flat Rate Waiver must be registered for all of their classes by the end of the drop\/add period for the full semester in which they are enrolled.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>You can find more information about funding opportunities by visiting the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ufl.edu\/graduate\/financial-information\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Financial Information \u2013 University of Florida<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ufl.edu\/graduate\/financial-aid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Financial Aid \u2013 University of Florida<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/student-services\/scholarships\/#toggle-id-2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Scholarships \u2013 Student Services<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/graduateschool.ufl.edu\/prospective-students\/funding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><u>Funding \u2013 Graduate School | University of Florida<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Please know we are not able to provide graduate teaching\/research waivers for EdD students due to the online nature of our program and, perhaps more obviously, the fact that our EdD students are full-time working professionals.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Will my degree help me get a raise in the public school system in which I am employed?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;550728f0-842a-42f6-8e23-59f306528114&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]Prospective students are encouraged to visit the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.distance.ufl.edu\/state-authorization-status\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><u>Online\/Distance State Authorization Process and UF Online<\/u><\/a> page to be sure that this program is authorized in their respective state. Prior to enrollment, students are also encouraged to visit their state educational agency or licensing board to ascertain whether or not they can utilize their degree program for additional compensation, initial licensing, or renewal of an educational license, as well as any other benefits.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What commitment do I need to make?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;550728f0-842a-42f6-8e23-59f306528114&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Students must commit to the following:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Remaining active as a full-time educational professional throughout the duration of the program.<\/li>\n<li>Attending a synchronous virtual orientation prior to the first summer of coursework.<\/li>\n<li>Adhering to registration policies and deadlines each semester.<\/li>\n<li>Attending week-long on-campus institutes (always during UF summer break week) during the first and third summers, and participating in synchronous and asynchronous online activities during the second summer\u2019s virtual institute. Each summer institute is approximately four days in length and always occurs during UF\u2019s summer break week (usually the third or fourth week of June). <u><\/u><\/li>\n<li>Orally defending written qualifying exam and dissertation on-campus or, with committee approval, via Zoom.<\/li>\n<li>Participating in occasional synchronous meetings\/activities via Zoom with cohort colleagues and\/or course instructors when scheduled as part of specific courses.<\/li>\n<li>Staying on track with the cohort program of study.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Can I apply early and start taking classes early?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;550728f0-842a-42f6-8e23-59f306528114&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>No. Because this is a cohort program, we do not review applications or admit on a rolling basis. No courses may be taken early or in conflict with the cohort program of study.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Where will classes be offered?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;550728f0-842a-42f6-8e23-59f306528114&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]All classes will be offered online on UF\u2019s Canvas E-Learning platform. Summer, Fall, and Spring sessions are typically 16 weeks in length, and students typically take two courses (six credits) each semester during the first phase of the program.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;How do credit transfers work and how many can I transfer?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;550728f0-842a-42f6-8e23-59f306528114&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]Transfer credits are approved at the university level. Thus, we are unable to make guarantees about which credits will transfer. Upon acceptance to a program, you will work with your advisor on this issue. Grades in these courses must be a B or better. Transfer credits are more likely accepted when they have been earned recently, are from an accredited institution and are clearly related to the program in which you are currently enrolled.<\/p>\n<p>Credits earned at other institutions must be approved by your program and then by the Graduate School\u00a0<strong>after admission<\/strong>. In all cases, these credits are limited to a maximum of 9 credits toward the master\u2019s degree and 30 credits toward the doctorate. You will be asked to provide the course name and number, course description and proof of your grade. In some cases advisors may also ask to see syllabi.<\/p>\n<p>Up to 15 credits\u00a0 of graduate-level coursework earned at UF with a letter grade of B or better may be applied toward a graduate degree at UF\u00a0 if credit for the course has not been used for an undergraduate degree, and if the transfer is approved by the academic unit and the Graduate School. Once again, this process does not start until a student is admitted.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What are the dates for the summer experience?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;550728f0-842a-42f6-8e23-59f306528114&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>The summer experience will be held during the UF summer break week between Summer A and B. Generally this is the fourth week of June each summer. Attendance is required, and upon admission, you must commit to attending and participating in the institute for the first three summers.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;What are the selection criteria?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;550728f0-842a-42f6-8e23-59f306528114&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]The TSS EdD Professional Practice Doctorate is highly competitive. Applicants are expected to check the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/\"><u>TSS website<\/u><\/a> for information about how to apply. Applicants will have to meet all University entrance requirements in order to be selected. Current entrance requirements include three or more years of practical experience in the education field, a full-time professional role in education, an upper-division undergraduate GPA of 3.0, a purpose statement, and a written response on an assigned topic. The admissions committee reviews all application materials using all available evidence on a case-by-case.[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;When will I know whether I\u2019ve been admitted?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;550728f0-842a-42f6-8e23-59f306528114&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<div id=\"toggle-id-14-container\" class=\"toggle_wrap active_tc\">\n<div class=\"toggle_content invers-color\" itemprop=\"text\">\n<p>For our next cohort, TSS program area faculty will review all applications for a cohort when the spring 2026 semester begins. Decision letters will be sent to applicants via email by the end of February 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Whom should I contact with questions?&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; closed_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; open_icon_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.24.0&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;550728f0-842a-42f6-8e23-59f306528114&#8243; title_text_color=&#8221;#1C2F3D&#8221; title_level=&#8221;h3&#8243; title_font=&#8221;Lato|700|||||||&#8221; title_font_size=&#8221;17px&#8221; body_link_text_color=&#8221;#194588&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;||7px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10px||10px||false|false&#8221; link_option_url_new_window=&#8221;on&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_color_all=&#8221;#EDBA75&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul class=\"arrow-bullets\">\n<li><em>Questions about the admissions process or your application:<br \/>\n<\/em>Email <a href=\"mailto:GradAdmissions@coe.ufl.edu\"><u>GradAdmissions@coe.ufl.edu<\/u><\/a><\/li>\n<li><em>Questions about the program:<br \/>\n<\/em>Email\u00a0Dr. Elyse Hambacher (<a href=\"mailto:edd-tss-program@coe.ufl.edu\"><u>edd-tss-program@coe.ufl.edu<\/u><\/a>)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_4&#8243; 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The online professional practice doctorate is designed to support practicing professionals serving or preparing to serve as educational leaders at all levels and in a range of contexts. The degree is designed to connect advanced graduate study with pressing problems of practice encountered by educational leaders and will prepare them to create a more seamless connection between theory, research, and practice. In addition, the online program meets the needs of adult learners by providing individual and collaborative self-directed, job-embedded learning application opportunities and by accommodating varied work schedules and personal responsibilities. It extends the opportunity to receive an advanced graduate degree from the University of Florida to full-time educational professionals living and working across the state and nation without many of the personal and professional sacrifices necessary for full-time on-campus study.\r\n[\/av_toggle]\r\n[av_toggle title='How is this program different from other doctoral programs?' tags='' custom_id='']\r\nThe Teachers, Schools, and Society (TSS) Professional Practice EdD in Curriculum and Instruction is designed specifically for the practicing educator. The following features are distinct:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>The program is cohort-based with participants working together as a community of learners to name, frame, and study common and individual problems of practice.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Courses specifically link theory and research to problems of professional practice within participants\u2019 contexts.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Course assignments support educators in the application of and inquiry about their learning.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Qualifying examinations are organized around reflective portfolio entries in which participants demonstrate conceptual understanding and application of learning to problems of practice.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The dissertation is designed as a capstone experience in which participants design and implement practitioner inquiry studies focused on context-based problems of practice.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n[\/av_toggle]\r\n[av_toggle title='Who is it for?' tags='' custom_id='']\r\nWe are seeking committed educational professionals who are working actively to create more just and equitable experiences for students, teachers, and communities in their contexts.\r\n\r\nWe continue to broaden our definition of \u201ceducational professional\u201d as we more inclusively consider a range of roles in and beyond schools and classrooms that are so intertwined with the field of education and society as a whole (classroom teachers, instructional coaches, school and district leaders, professional development coordinators, curriculum specialists, post-secondary instructors\/faculty, educational consultants, etc.)\r\n[\/av_toggle]\r\n[av_toggle title='How much will it cost?' tags='' custom_id='']\r\nStudents will be responsible for their application fee, <a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/coe-online\/tuition-and-fees\/\">tuition and fees each semester*<\/a>, books (price varies), and travel\/lodging (summer institutes). Students should anticipate taking a <strong>minimum<\/strong> of 60 credit hours for program completion (i.e., approximately thirteen 3-credit courses and 21 credits of advanced research\/dissertation research).\r\n\r\nAs a public institution, our costs are reasonable, even if you are not a Florida resident. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.distance.ufl.edu\/state-authorization\">UF is authorized to provide online enrollment to residents of most states<\/a>. Only the states noted are not eligible, and an explanation of restrictions can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/coe-online\/files\/2016\/07\/UF-eCampus-and-the-Online-Distance-State-Authorization-Process_0822131.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.\r\n\r\n<em><strong>*These are only estimates and may vary from year to year. Please check with the Bursar\u2019s Office for the most current information. Students who are out of state and wish to qualify for the Flat Rate Waiver must be registered for all of their classes by the end of the drop\/add period for the full semester in which they are enrolled.<\/strong><\/em>\r\n\r\nYou can find more information about funding opportunities by visiting the following:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ufl.edu\/graduate\/financial-information\/\">Financial Information - University of Florida<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ufl.edu\/graduate\/financial-aid\/\">Financial Aid - University of Florida<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/student-services\/scholarships\/#toggle-id-2\">Scholarships \u2013 Student Services<\/a><\/li>\r\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/graduateschool.ufl.edu\/prospective-students\/funding\/\">Funding - Graduate School | University of Florida<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nPlease know we are not able to provide graduate teaching\/research waivers for EdD students due to the online nature of our program and, perhaps more obviously, the fact that our EdD students are full-time working professionals.\r\n[\/av_toggle]\r\n[av_toggle title='Will my degree help me get a raise in the public school system in which I am employed?' tags='' custom_id='']\r\nProspective students are encouraged to visit the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.distance.ufl.edu\/state-authorization-status\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Online\/Distance State Authorization Process and UF Online<\/a> page to be sure that this program is authorized in their respective state. Prior to enrollment, students are also encouraged to visit their state educational agency or licensing board to ascertain whether or not they can utilize their degree program for additional compensation, initial licensing, or renewal of an educational license, as well as any other benefits.\r\n[\/av_toggle]\r\n[av_toggle title='What commitment do I need to make?' tags='' custom_id='']\r\nStudents must commit to the following:\r\n<ol>\r\n \t<li>Remaining active as a full-time educational professional throughout the duration of the program.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Attending a synchronous virtual orientation prior to the first summer of coursework.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Adhering to registration policies and deadlines each semester.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Attending week-long on-campus institutes (always during UF summer break week) during the first and third summers, and participating in synchronous and asynchronous online activities during the second summer's virtual institute. Each summer institute is approximately four days in length and always occurs during UF\u2019s summer break week (usually the third or fourth week of June). <u><\/u><\/li>\r\n \t<li>Orally defending written qualifying exam and dissertation on-campus or, with committee approval, via Zoom.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Participating in occasional synchronous meetings\/activities via Zoom with cohort colleagues and\/or course instructors when scheduled as part of specific courses.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Staying on track with the cohort program of study.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n[\/av_toggle]\r\n[av_toggle title='How long will it take?' tags='' custom_id='']\r\nThis program takes approximately four years to complete assuming approval by the UF graduate school to transfer 30 credits from prior graduate coursework (master\u2019s or specialist degree). The first two years include a predetermined sequence of online coursework, followed by a written and oral qualifying examination and the dissertation experience. 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In all cases, these credits are limited to a maximum of 9 credits toward the master\u2019s degree and 30 credits toward the doctorate. You will be asked to provide the course name and number, course description and proof of your grade. In some cases advisors may also ask to see syllabi.\r\n\r\nUp to 15 credits\u00a0 of graduate-level coursework earned at UF with a letter grade of B or better may be applied toward a graduate degree at UF\u00a0 if credit for the course has not been used for an undergraduate degree, and if the transfer is approved by the academic unit and the Graduate School. Once again, this process does not start until a student is admitted.\r\n[\/av_toggle]\r\n[av_toggle title='What are the dates for the summer experience?' tags='' custom_id='']\r\nThe summer experience will be held during the UF summer break week between Summer A and B. Generally this is the fourth week of June each summer. Attendance is required, and upon admission, you must commit to attending and participating in the institute for the first three summers.\r\n\r\n2023 - Week of June 26\r\n\r\n2024 - Week of June 24\r\n\r\n2025 - Week of June 23\r\n\r\n2026 - Week of June 22\r\n\r\n2027 - Week of June 21\r\n[\/av_toggle]\r\n[av_toggle title='How does the cohort structure work?' tags='' custom_id='']\r\nThis program operates as a cohort model with a specified sequence of online courses involving asynchronous and synchronous virtual learning experiences, three summer institutes, written and oral qualifying examinations (including a dissertation proposal), and defense of a completed written dissertation.\r\n\r\nIn addition to taking all courses together as a cohort during the first two years of the program, students must support the success of all cohort members by actively participating in facilitated synchronous and asynchronous online discussions, sharing relevant artifacts, collaborating on activities such as inquiry cycles, writing groups, professional development experiences, etc., and serving as critical friends.\r\n\r\nWhile this program is primarily asynchronous online, there are numerous required synchronous virtual meetings embedded throughout: individual meetings with faculty instructors\/advisors, collaborative small group meetings, whole-cohort meetings, etc. Every effort will be made to schedule mutually convenient dates\/times.\r\n[\/av_toggle]\r\n[av_toggle title='What are the selection criteria?' tags='' custom_id='']\r\nThe TSS EdD Professional Practice Doctorate is highly competitive. Applicants are expected to check the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/education.ufl.edu\/curriculum-teaching\/\">TSS website<\/a> for information about how to apply. Applicants will have to meet all University entrance requirements in order to be selected. Current entrance requirements include three or more years of practical experience in the education field, a full-time professional role in education, an upper-division undergraduate GPA of 3.0, a purpose statement, and a written response on an assigned topic. The admissions committee reviews all application materials using all available evidence on a case-by-case.\r\n[\/av_toggle]\r\n[av_toggle title='When will I know whether I\u2019ve been admitted?' tags='' custom_id='']\r\nFor our next cohort, TSS program area faculty will review all applications for a cohort when the spring 2024 semester begins. 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