EdD in Curriculum and Leadership
The EdD in Curriculum and Leadership is a cohort program implemented through a blended format of online and face-to-face instruction at Frank Brown Hall in Uptown Columbus Georgia. Courses in the 63-hour, GaPSC-approved doctoral program are intended for classroom educators, school administrators, district personnel, and other individuals seeking professional expertise in curriculum, educational leadership, or higher education administration.
Fall 2021 Admission: The deadline to apply for the Fall 2021 cohort is May 15th, 2021 by 5pm est. Qualified applicants with completed admission packets will be scheduled for on-campus interviews during the week of June 14th, 2021.
Phase 1: Admission
Phase 2: Coursework
- EdD Program Handbook (PDF)
- Programs of Study
- TK20
- Academic Appeals
- Graduate Application for Re-Entry/Readmission
- Leave of Absence (PDF)
- Writing Resources
- CSU Library Resources
Phase 3: Dissertation
- EdD Program Handbook (PDF)
- EdD Dissertation Faculty (PDF)
- Committee Appointment Form (PDF)
- EdD Dissertation Template (Word)
- EdD Dissertation Checklists
- IRB
- Methodology Resources
- EDUF 8999 Professional Development Plan (PDF)
- Defenses:
Handbook
Faculty
Name & Email Address | Chair | Methodologist | Committee Member | Research Interests |
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Parul Acharya |
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Quantitative Mixed Methods |
X |
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Erinn Bentley |
X | Qualitative | X |
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Greg Blalock |
X | X |
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Jennifer Brown |
X |
Quantitative Mixed Methods |
X |
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Phil Bryant |
X |
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Jan Burcham |
X | X |
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Jeff Conklin |
X |
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Basil Conway |
X | Quantitative | X |
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Mariama Cook Sandifer |
X |
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Michael Dentzau |
X | Qualitative | X |
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Houbin Fang |
X |
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Toni Franklin |
X | X |
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Dawn Frazier |
X |
Quantitative Qualitative Mixed Methods |
X |
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Chris Garretson* |
X | X |
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Kimberly Gill |
X |
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Debbie Gober |
X | X |
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Dee Greer |
X | X |
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Tugce Gul |
Qualitative Mixed Methods |
X |
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Megan Hallissey |
X |
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Anna Hart |
X |
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Mary Beth Hendricks |
X | X |
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Susan Hrach |
X |
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Rania Hodhod* |
X |
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Brenda Ito |
X |
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Seon Jeon jeon_kyongseon@columbusstate.edu
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X |
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Troy Keller |
X |
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Shamim Khan |
X |
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Adam Kilcrease |
X |
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Ann Klinkenborg |
X | X |
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Japheth Koech koech_japheth@columbusstate.edu
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X |
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Paulina Kuforiji |
X | X |
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Dan Lomax |
Qualitative | X |
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Jennifer Lovelace |
X |
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Saoussan Maarouf |
X | X |
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Ellen Martin |
X | X |
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Keith Matthews |
X | X |
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Mark McCarthy |
Qualitative | X |
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Tom McCormack |
X | X |
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Kimberly McElveen |
X | X |
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Pat McHenry |
X |
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X |
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Stella Michael-Makri |
X | X |
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Sallie Miller |
X | X |
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Brian Muse |
Quantitative | |||
Trish Patrick |
X | Qualitative | X |
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Deniz Peker |
X | X |
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Kalynn Pistorio |
single subject design | X |
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Amanda Rees |
X |
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Chip Reese |
X | X |
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Lyn Riggsby-Gonzalez |
X |
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Richard Rogers |
X |
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Victor Salazar |
X | X |
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Gina Sheeks |
X |
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Sri Sitharaman |
X |
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Doug Tompson |
X |
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Jessica VanValkenburgh |
X |
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Sonny Waller |
X | X |
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Jeanine Wert |
X | X |
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Margie Yates* |
X | X |
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*Currently, this faculty member is unable to serve on additional committees.
Forms
Admissions Forms
- Apply Now - Graduate School Application
- Demographics Form (PDF)
- Letter of Recommendation Form (PDF)
- Experience Verification Form (PDF)
- Certificate of Immunization Form (PDF)
- Verification of Lawful Presence
- Online Portal for Uploading Admissions Documents
- Out-of-State Tuition Waiver for Full-Time Public School Employees (PDF)
- Out-of-State Tuition Waiver for Alabama Residents (PDF)
- Graduate Application for Re-Entry/Readmission
Current Students
Resources
General Resources
Writing Resources
Calendar
Contact Us
Dr. Jennifer Lovelace
Position: Assistant Professor of Higher Education, Doctoral Program Director
Office: Frank Brown Hall 3118
Phone: 706-565-1448
Email: lovelace_jennifer@columbusstate.edu
Bio
Ms. Julia Burnett
Position: Administrative Coordinator, Doctoral Program
Office: Frank Brown Hall 3107
Phone: 706-565-1447
Email: burnett_julia@columbusstate.edu