Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)

Dissertation

The dissertation represents original independent research that contributes to knowledge or is a constructive result of significance and value for educational practice. Traditional research methods, ethnographic and descriptive case studies, policy analyses, product development and field-testing, and program evaluation are among the inquiry strategies permitted. A minimum of 18 credits is directed toward the dissertation project.
The five phases of the project are:

1. Dissertation proposal (including Human Subjects' Approval)
   
2. Research and data collection
3. Analysis and writing
4. Oral presentation of dissertation
5. Manuscript completion

Office of Graduate Studies: Link to Human Subjects Review
 

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