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Degree Pathway, Ph.D. Education, Research and Evaluation

60 credits beyond the Master's Degree.

Foundation Courses

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
EDUC.6450Perspectives and Visions in Education I3
EDUC.6460Perspectives and Visions in Education II3
Total6

Research Courses

(To be taken before the Comprehensive Exam 1)

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
EDUC.7000Introduction to Research Design and Methods3
EDUC.7012Data Analysis3
EDUC.7040Qualitative Research Methods3
EDUC.7420Foundations of Program Evaluation3
Total12

Comprehensive Examinations

Advanced Research Courses

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
EDUC.7101Qualitative Research: Advanced Topics in Analysis3
EDUC.7430Program Evaluation: Advanced Topics3
EDUC.7050Survey Research
OR
other advanced research course with permission of advisor
3
Total9

Doctoral Research Seminars

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
EDUC.6990Doctoral Research Seminars (6 x 0 credits)0
Total0

Electives

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
XXXX.XXXX4 3-credit courses with approval of advisor12
Total12

Advanced Research

Course NumberCourse NameCredits
EDUC.7110Research Experience I3
EDUC.7120Research Experience II3
EDUC.7130Research Writing Seminar3
Total9

Qualifying Examinations

Dissertation Research

Course NameCredits
Proposal Defense
Dissertation Defense
Total12

Total Credits = 60.

Last updated: 2/24/23.