Does anyone have any experience with the EdD organizational leadership at Northeastern university either currently attending or post graduation . .I'm looking at getting into the EdD program at Northeastern university . How is the residency courses conduct and what I should expect ? whats the weekly online requirments for each course ? I'm busy Mom with Three kids and alot of social responsabilities . Will I be able to keep up with the course requirments ? Is The course work very challenging ? I'm planning to take one course a time . Any feedback on the above or related information would be greatly appreciated!
Neu Hi - Many of your questions about NEU have been answered in previous posts. Just do a search. On a side note - I thought enrollment in that program had suspended - but I could be wrong.
I was in this program for two semesters. Enrollment has not been suspended, but the program has been flooded with applicants and is very selective. The coursework is demanding, and having kids myself I would say that one course per term would be the maximum. I did a residency, it was somewhat disorganized but also very interesting.
I was just accepted into the program two days ago. NEU only accepts students twice a year (Summer and Winter terms). Previously, students could enter up to 4 times per year. Admission requirements have changed substantially to include: a focused writing sample (basically a miniature study proposal and autobiography), resume, faculty/peer letters of recommendation (x3), and significant related work experience. I have been following the program for some time and noticed the specializations have been pared down. The foundation/research courses are delivered in a lock-step sequence and electives have been minimized. Of note, Northeastern requires 6 credit hours per term (2 courses) in order to meet half-time status for federal financial aid. They do have a 1 course per semester sequence available. It extends the length of the degree from 3 years to 5. If you want to see the syllabus for any course, they are posted in PDF format on the College of Professional Studies website.
Northeastern, as with any doctoral program, has significant amounts of writing and reading required. Classes also often have a synchronous component such as chat rooms or video lectures/chats. Residencies have changed each year. Right now, it is 6 days in a row of class and presentations that are designed to help you with your dissertation. I guess I will just come out and say this. Unless I am misreading the tone of your posts, it seems like you are concerned about the time requirements, effort, and rigor of the program. A doctorate at any school is a ridiculous amount of work and time. Most PhDs/EdDs/DBAs/DPAs will tell you that they gave up on a lot of free time, a lot of family time, and a lot of "social responsibilities" in order to complete the doctorate. Be sure that you have come to grips with how willing you are to do this level of work. It isn't for the faint of heart, and you will ABSOLUTELY need the support of your family. I am not trying to discourage you. You just don't seem to be asking the kind of questions that I hear from people who are serious about a doctorate. If I am misunderstanding your tone/questions, I apologize.
1. The requirements you mention for acceptance were all required when I was accepted 3ish years ago. However, it definitely seems that they can be as selective as they want these days. Just meeting the requirements you mentioned only gets you through the door (as you know). You still have to beat out a bunch of other applicants. 2. Are you sure about the 6 hrs for half time? Although I am not getting federal financial aid (other than GI Bill, which has 6 hrs as full time), I took 6 hours per quarter throughout the program, and that was always considered full time. In fact, I'm pretty sure you can't even register for the third course. I'm not saying you are wrong, that is just different from what I have seen.
May I ask you why you didn't pursue with the program ? is it because you found it hard and required a lot of works ? I mean its best program out there right now,talking reputation ,cost & convenience . Would you please go over the details for the weekly course requirements ,assignments and the grade system . How many hours you were studying a week ? Thank you so much for being kind and share your experince
Thank you Not4profit, you are definitely true I kinda fear the doctoral program ,I understand thats doctoral study required a whole lot of effort and time which I'm welling to give in order to achive my dream .I will try to take one course at time just to keep eveything under control incase I run out time . would you go over the details of how is your week look like as doctoral student at this program ?
congratulations , lucky you . do you think students can start by one course and then switch to two courses at time ?
The student handbook and the financial aid counselor said 6 credit hours is considered half time. 9 hrs is considered full time. If you drop below 6 hours, you are ineligible for Stafford loans.
I realized I was doing it just because I wanted a doctorate and not because getting one would actually significantly help me reach my goals. Weekly participation in discussion boards, usually writing a paper usually, which would use up the whole weekend, and a ton of reading. Simply put, all spare time was gone. By the way, yes, you need to take at least two courses per semester to qualify for federal financial aid, just as you do at any school. That's a federal requirement, not Northeastern's.
I see what you are talking about. I just looked in the most recent EdD handbook, and it says the program is designed for students to take two courses per quarter so they can maintain federal aid status, but it never states that 6 hours is full time. My bad. I do remember though, trying to register for a third course one time, and the system wouldn't even let me do it because it said my schedule was already full (I was already registered for two courses). Interesting that GI Bill considers 6 hrs full time (I know that one for sure), but federal aid requires 9 for full time.
Steve, I too was chasing the "Doctoral Monster" for a while. I applied and was accepted to several schools, I always bailed out right before the classes started. I finally came to realize I was just wanting the doctorate and not what it would do to help me. Now my new thing is..... wood working. I built a nice shoe stand (rack) for our foyer. My next step will be custom bookcases.
I've been spending that time doing kempo with my sons. My teenager's technique is better, but I outweigh him two to one, so it's all good. Plus I have other projects in mind.
