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Academic Requirements for the Program of Study
Dr. Julie Fernandez, Dean of the College of Education
Dr. Kari Siko Walters, Assistant Dean of the College of Education
Dr. Krista Allison, Chair of the EdD Program
Mrs. Susan Gresh, Executive Assistant to the Dean
Graduate Faculty: Dr. Krista Allison, Dr. Amanda Butler, Dr. Robert Doan, Dr. Julie Fernandez, Dr. Robin K. Franklin, Dr. Kelley Green, Dr. Tonya Houston, Dr. Jacquelynn Pleis, Dr. Kari Siko Walters, Dr. Kathy Sobolewski, Dr. Jennifer Zakrzewski.
The Offices of the Dean of the College of Education and Coordinators of the Graduate programs are located in H. C. Wingo Hall Building 104 in Suite 201.
The vision of the College of Education is to prepare and sustain the development of candidates who are called to serve as competent, caring educators and leaders committed to academic excellence. Candidates who are called to the education profession accept the ethical responsibility to practice and model integrity and Christian values in creating safe and effective learning environments for all students. Competent educators learn continuously and systematically to demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to create and manage supportive learning environments that increase student learning. Caring educators who are taught to see the connections between their daily work and Christian faith serve sensitively and effectively in their roles as educators. They intentionally view their lives as a form of Christian service and strive to provide the best environments to meet the diverse needs of all students and the broader educational community. Educators committed to student success advocate for children— learning, leading, and serving in ways that support the entire educational community in its pursuit of quality education and increased learning for all.
The mission of the College of Education is to prepare, inspire, and empower exemplary practitioners who integrate the Christian faith in diverse environments. We strive to be a College of Education where faculty, staff, and students are engaged in significant collaborative work and ongoing involvement and service in the public schools to improve education. We seek to inspire educators to value learning as well as the learner as they serve as teachers and leaders in culturally diverse learning environments. We encourage candidates to see the connections between their daily work and Christian faith so that they will not only have the content knowledge, skills, and dispositions that they need to be successful in a career but also they will be able to view their whole lives as a form of ministry. Professional education courses, clinical settings, content specialty courses, and other extracurricular candidate experiences reinforce the COE mission. Our mission is fulfilled through our graduate programs: Master of Education in Elementary Administration and Supervision, Master of Education in Secondary Administration and Supervision, Master of Education in Elementary & Secondary Administration and Supervision, Master of Education in Physical Education and Sports Coaching, and the Doctorate in Education.
- Complete the CSU graduate admissions application online at https://apply.charlestonsouthern.edu/apply/?sr=89d3e2ef-931b-4f77-b788-d5264cfa5525
- Reference Rating Forms: Have three reference rating forms submitted on your behalf from: a current supervisor, professional colleague, and former university professor.
- Official Transcripts: Send official transcripts of all graduate coursework and master’s degree earned must be designated to the Office of Graduate Admissions.
- Resume or CV: Submit an electronic copy of a current resume or CV.
- On-Campus Interview and Writing Sample.
- Other items may be requested at the discretion of the doctoral admissions committee.
Official transcripts must be sent to:
Charleston Southern University
Office of Admissions
9200 University Blvd.
Charleston SC 29406
All other materials should be emailed to doctoraladmission@csuniv.edu
The Ed.D. program of study follows an integrated cohort design. Due to the nature of the course progression, transfer credits are not suitable unless approved by a recommendation from the Chair of the Ed.D. Program to the Dean of the College of Education. Candidates must be committed to the prescribed design and sequence of the program of study.
Course Credits Applied to Doctoral Program Plan of Study
Graduate credits earned from other institutions can be applied to the doctoral program only if all the following criteria are met:
1. The credits were earned at an accredited college or university
2. Completed in the past six years
3. Passed with a grade of “B” or better
4. Approved by the Chair of the Ed.D. Program and are applicable to the student’s degree program
To seek approval for the application of credits to your program, complete the Program Plan of Study Change Request Form. In most cases, Charleston Southern University Graduate Programs in Education will accept and apply up to 6 credit hours of doctoral-level coursework toward the doctoral degree. For students with the earned Ed.S. degree, up to 18 credit hours of applicable coursework may be accepted.
The Ed.D. program is designed for students to be continuously enrolled. The CSU Doctoral program defines continuous enrollment as taking a minimum of one course each semester. In the event a student needs to take a semester off, a Leave of Absence form must be completed and have it signed by their cohort faculty advisor and the Chair of the doctoral program. Readmission to the program may require the student to reapply to CSU. Students must also remember that a leave of absence or a lack of registration will impede a student’s ability to move forward with the program of study.
GPA Expectation for Ed.D.
A candidate must maintain a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. If the GPA falls below 3.00, it must be raised to the required GPA in the next semester, or the candidate will be ineligible to continue in the program. The GPA is calculated only on work at Charleston Southern University.
Any candidate who is ineligible to continue in a program may reapply in an area outside of education. A candidate, who is dropped from or withdraws from a program but wishes to continue taking classes, must state in writing that he or she understands that the work will not be applied toward a degree.
Failing Grades
A candidate cannot earn more than one grade below a “B” in their program of study. Earning more than one grade below a “B” at the doctoral level will result in dismissal from the doctoral program. If an Ed.D. candidate earns a grade of “F” in a graduate course, the course must be retaken at Charleston Southern University and passed with a grade of “B” or better before any additional coursework may be attempted in order to continue at CSU.
After earning one “F,” regardless of the GPA, the candidate is notified that he or she is on academic probation and that a subsequent grade of “C” or “F” will result in dismissal from the program.
Earning a grade of “F” due to plagiarism in a doctoral-level course will result in immediate dismissal.
Grade appeals may be initiated by the candidate in writing to the College of Education.
Attendance
- The candidate is responsible for all course work including electronic submissions and requirements;
- The candidate is obligated to attend classes regularly and punctually, consistent with the Graduate College of Education policy that states: if a student misses 2 classes (in a traditional semester), and 1 course (summer or 7-week course), they would need to meet directly with the chair to discuss the attendance plan moving forward.
- The candidate is expected to carry out all assignments promptly.
To earn the Ed.D. degree, students must complete all Core, Cognate, Research, and Dissertation hour credits. In addition, a comprehensive exam will be administered after completing all coursework. A passing grade on the exam is required to move into the dissertation phase. Students must successfully defend the dissertation research and be recommended to the Dean for submission to the Vice President for a final recommendation for the degree to be awarded. Students must maintain continuous enrollment in the program to move through the program and meet all degree requirements sequentially. No degree will be awarded to a student whose cumulative doctoral-level coursework GPA is less than 3.0.
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