Higher Education, PhD

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Core Component (12 Hours)

Research Component (15 Hours)

Select One of the Following:

EDUC 700 - Advanced Statistics in Education (3).
EPPL 765 - Applied Field Research Project (3).

Concentration Area (21 Hours)

Select 9 additional credits of Higer Education courses in consultation with the advisor.

Cognate(s) (12 Hours)

Each student will select a cognate(s) to broaden his or her knowledge base and provide additional areas of specialization and expertise. Students with a concentration in Higher Education Administration must select a minimum of 12 hours in one area to satisfy the cognate requirement. At least 9 of the 12 hours must be taken outside of Higher Education. Potential cognate area(s) will need to be discussed and planned with a faculty advisor.

Doctoral Cognate in Special Education

Students who are interested in increasing knowledge and leadership competencies related to individuals with disabilities are encouraged to consider a 12-hour cognate in Special Education after admission to one of the EPPL Ph.D. emphasis areas. Cognate courses should be selected with the academic advisor in the development of the original program of studies since most are offered every 2 years.

Culminating Experience (3 Hours)

EPPL 790 - Educational Policy, Planning and Leadership Research Seminar (3).

Dissertation (6 Hours)

Each student must complete an approved dissertation while enrolling in a minimum of 6 dissertation hours under the supervision of his/her faculty advisor.

EDUC 800 - Dissertation (Var.)

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