Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Degree Planning Resources

Policy

• Coded Memoranda
  • AA-2006-36 Ed.D. Degree Proposal Process (PDF)
  • AA-2006-42 AA-2006-42 Revised Criteria and Procedures for
    Discontinuing Joint Ed.D. Programs (PDF)
• CSU Doctor of Education Degree Authorization
  • Education Code Sections 66040-66040.7 (PDF)
    
  • Senate Bill 724 (Chapter 269, Statutes of 2005) (PDF)
• Executive Order
  • EO 991 Doctor of Education Degree Programs

WASC Substantive Change Process

• Substantive Change Manual

Informational Planning Resources

• California Professional Standards for Education Leaders (CPSEL)
• Competencies for Community College Leaders - AACC Report (PDF)
• Ed.D. Program Core Concepts (PDF)
  
• Governance Structure and Process-Campus Example (PDF)
• Graduate Writing Assessment Requirement (PDF)
  

Sample Application Materials

• Sample Supplemental Application for Graduate Admission Form (DOC) | (PDF)
• Sample Letter of Recommendation Form (DOC) | (PDF)

Visit the CSU Ed.D. Program Website