Teaching and Learning Ed.D.
General Graduate Program Requirements
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The minimum GPA for any graduate program is 3.0. Individual programs may require more than a 3.0 to remain in good standing.
The minimum grade for a course to be accepted toward any requirement is C. Individual programs may require higher grades for specific courses.
DOCTOR OF EDUCATION - TEACHING AND LEARNING
- The Doctor of Education degree (Ed.D.) is designed for veteran teachers, curriculum specialists, administrators and other interested professionals to advance their careers through study of current research methods, educational foundations and policy, effective curriculum and pedagogy, and contemporary educational issues. While work closely with a faculty mentor on their chosen line of inquiry, the degree culminates in the candidate producing their own research. Graduates with Ed.D’s take faculty positions in higher education, leadership positions in school districts, or a variety of related positions with education research, development, and service organizations.
- 90 credits minimum, including master's degree and dissertation. This includes a primary area of study (30 credits), a supporting area of study (20 credits), a core of research and foundation courses (38 credits, including a maximum of 10 credits for the dissertation) and electives (2 credits). Students complete a written comprehensive examination in addition to a dissertation.
- The required core can be incorporated within the primary or supporting areas with the exception of EDU 699.
Course Requirements
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundations of Education | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| EDU 502 | Philosophy of Education | 3 |
| EDU 504 | History of American Education | 3 |
| EDU 510 | Developmental & Learning Sciences | 3 |
| Technology | ||
| Complete the following course: | ||
| EDU 515 | Computer/Technological Application in Education | 3 |
| Research | ||
| Complete all of the following courses: | ||
| EDLD 486 | Statistical Proc in Education | 3 |
| or EDLD 519 | Measurement and Analysis of Educational Data | |
| EDU 520 | Educational Research | 3 |
| EDU 618 | Educational Statistics | 3 |
| EDU 620 | Qualitative Research | 3 |
| EDU 625 | Quantitative Research | 3 |
| Primary Area Coursework | ||
| Complete 30 credits of EDU 500- and 600-level coursework. | 30 | |
| Supporting Area Coursework | ||
| Complete 20 credits of EDU 500- and 600-level coursework. | 20 | |
| Comprehensive Exam and Dissertation | ||
| EDU 694 | Advanced Seminar in Curriculum & Instruction | 1 |
| EDU 699 | Thesis/Dissertation | 10 |
| Electives | ||
| Complete 2 additional credits of EDU coursework. | 2 | |
| Total Hours | 90 | |