Plan of Study

Major: Doctor of Education Code: 0829D Degree: Ed.D

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AREA I: CORE (24 hrs) To be taken in the following order

EDP 7517 Facilitating Learning, Development & Motivation / 3 / Fall
EDF 7457 Data, Assessment & Accountability / 3 / Fall
EDA 7101 Organizational Theory in Education / 3 / Spring
EDF 7494 Identifying Complex Problems of Practice / 3 / Spring
EDA 7196 Leadership in a Learning Organization / 3 / Fall
EDF 7478 Analysis of Complex Problems of Practice / 3 / Fall
EDF 7468 Evaluation of Complex Problems of Practice / 3 / Spring
EDF 7980 Proposing & Implementing Data-Driven Decisions / 3 / Fall

AREA II: CONCENTRATION (12 hrs.min. + 6 hrs. Internship = 18 hrs. min.)

EDG 7947 Laboratory of Practice (Internship) / 3 / Summer
EDG 7947 Laboratory of Practice (Internship) / 3 / Summer

AREA III: CAPSTONE: (12 hrs.min)

EDG 7985 Capstone / 6 / Spring
EDG 7985 Capstone / 6 / Summer
Total hours / min 54 / Traveling scholar Hours (with prior approval from program coordinator) / max 6
Specialization hours / min 18 / Independent Study Hours / max 12

AREA IV: MILESTONES

Milestone One
Milestone Two
Milestone Three

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Student Signature Date Program Coordinator/Dept. Date

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Advisor Signature Date Please Print Advisor Name

Notes for completing the Program of Study form:

Entry date: Please enter the semester you were admitted to the Ed.D. program.

Submissions: “Initial” submission of the Program of Study (POS) should be done within the completion of the semester in the program. Any revisions to the POS must be approved by the Program Coordinator and a “Revised” POS must be filed with the Office of Student Services. It is the responsibility of the student and the Program Coordinator to ensure that revised program of study continues to comply with all program policies. The “final” Program of Study should be completed and submitted for approval at least one semester prior to entering candidacy. Please noticethe “Notes” column which indicates any change/issue with the course selection.

Traveling scholar: Please note with a “TS” any classes that were taken at another university during the program. Students should complete the Traveling Scholar form prior to taking the classes and have them approved as part of the Program of Study. Students can count no more than 6 credit hours of traveling scholar classes towards their total hours in the program (though they can take more, if they choose). Taking classes at other universities can be an excellent way to gain more expertise in your area of specialization and meet scholars at other institutions.

Independent Study: Please note with an “IS” any Independent Study classes taken during the program. Independent Study classes are a very good way to focus on your area of specialization and learn research skills. You may not count more than 12 hours towards the degree.

Specialization: A minimum of 12 credit hours, must be at the 6000 or 7000 level. The specialization courses must form a coherent area of study that prepares the student for the Capstone.

Capstone: Once all courses are complete, Milestones completed, and your admission to candidacy form has been filed, then Capstone hours begin. There is a minimum of 12 hrs for Capstone.

IRB: All Capstone research must be approved by the IRB (Institutional Review Board) prior to beginning. This requirement should be fulfilled as part of the students’ core course requirements.