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Seton Hall Executive Ed.D. Program
Seton Hall University's Executive Ed.D. Program is a unique fast track program that provides an option to a traditional doctorate in Educational Administration. The College of Education and Human Services offers this accelerated cohort doctoral(Ed.D.)degree exclusively for practicing k-12 school administrators through its Department of Education Leadership, Management and Policy.

Executive Ed.D. Program Design''

The program is conducted on the Seton Hall University campus. The Executive Ed.D. Program director, chair, and staff have managed to design a program that suits working administrators. This accelerated program consists of a rigorous curriculum of 54-credits conducted during 10 weekends (Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday) and two 16-day summer sessions during the month of July. A dissertation topic, as well as an assigned mentor, is selected prior to the first summer session. A Qualifying Examination is administered after the first summer session. The Comprehensive Assessment follows the second summer session.

Program staff recognizes and respects the limited time that working administrators have. They have made paying for everything a convenience. Financial aid is arranged through the program. Cohort members find no hidden fees: books, parking, lab access, technology, and meals are included in the cost of the program-$60,000.

Candidates for each year's program are carefully screened before being accepted into a cohort. The cohort progresses through the program together. This cohort model provides collaboration and a collegial study environment that provides ample time for professional sharing. Cohort members come from throughout the United States and several countries.

The courses within the program are structured into educational modules "organized to provide a balance of rigor and relaxation, study and collegiality.  Lectures blend with picnics and receptions, labs and presentations allowing for bonding, networking and unwinding."

Executive Ed.D. Program Highlights

Cohort members have, not only the benefit of full-time staff, but accomplished educational authorities who provide practical perspectives to the theoretical basis that provides the foundation of each course. Some of the renowned guest scholars include, but are not limited to: Alan November, Thomas Sergiovanni, Dennis Sparks, Charles Achilles, and Steve Adubato.

Cohort members often find themselves in the enviable position of having the opportunity for career advancement. Enrollment, and subsequent graduation from Seton Hall University Executive Ed.D. Program accelerate the pace for career advancement. A Career Advancement Service (CAS) is available to Executive Ed.D. graduates, providing current files on each graduate and information regarding positions that are currently available.