EdD in Curriculum and Instruction

For quite a few years, I knew that I wanted to pursue a doctoral degree. I had a good experience with my Master's at Gardner Webb University. At the end of my master's degree they announce that they would be offering a EdD degree. Luckily for me it was designed to be completed while still working. I had explored some other programs, but I would have to move to the campus to complete the degree and I was not ready for that.

I decided on Gardner-Webb and applied to start in the fall of 2010. I was accepted and thought all was good. I got my Gardner-Webb email address and an email inviting me to orientation. I did notice one thing, the email stated welcome to the Masters program. The email said that orientation was the 19th of August and classes started August 30th. I thought about it and decided I should call and confirm. I did and they confirmed the dates.

I drive an hour to Gardner-Webb on the 19th for orientation. I introduce myself and say I am in the EdD program for Curriculum and Instruction. I was met with a quizzical look and was told there is no orientation for EdD. It is just the first night of class. I think no big deal classes start on the 30th and I got my parking permit so it wasn't a total waste of time. I decided to just enjoy my parents this weekend and start class on the 30th.

At work on the 20th, I call Gardner-Webb back to make sure I am in the EdD program. I get my confirmation at 1 PM saying that I have class that night. My weekend was already scheduled. I decide this is a sign that I need to wait a year. I don't like being late for things and can't stand the fact that I missed the first two classes of grad school.

When I called Gardner Webb and talked to the Professor in charge of the EdD Program, to let him know of my decision, he said to start anyway. So now I am back to starting this year. What a crazy ride this has been and I haven't even started classes.