Cohort programs

In addition to the traditional on-campus schedule, the Department has several cohort options, offering students the opportunity to take classes with others who have a prescribed plan of study over the course of the program. The admissions requirements are the same for both the traditional and cohort options within each concentration.

 Recruiting for Off-Campus Cohorts

• Class schedule: Two (2) classes delivered on Wednesdays beginning at 4 p.m. 
• Superintendent Endorsement courses are built into the doctoral program.
• Eligibility: P-12 professionals with Type 75 Endorsement and two years leadership at the building, district, or support organizations (ROE, ISBE, Service Centers)

Rolling Admissions - FY19 On Campus Cohorts

On-Campus Wednesday P-12 Ed.D. (currently taking applications for Fall 2018 and Spring 2019 for Superintendent Endorsement ONLY). For more information about applying to the program, contact Brad Hutchison at (309) 438-1301.

• Class schedule: Two (2) classes delivered on Wednesdays beginning at 4 p.m. Attendance is required at Illinois State University.
• Superintendent Endorsement courses are built into the doctoral program.
• Eligibility: P-12 professionals with Type 75 Endorsement and two years leadership at their building, district, or support organizations (ROE, ISBE, Service Centers).
• For more information about any of our cohorts, contact Dr. Neil Sappington, 322 DeGarmo Hall, (309) 438-2058.