International Christian University
Local Address: P.O. Box 737* Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Doctoral Dissertation Procedures
September 2011
Dear Applicant,
Enclosed in this packet are the directions, information, applications and contact information which is to be used to enter into the Doctoral Dissertation Program. Please note that this is a well-disciplined program, and students are encouraged to abide by the standards of the University.
Questions concerning this program should be directed to Dr. Byron L. Jameson at either (215)477-7777, or . You may also correspond with him at the above address.
I pray that you will find this program suitable for your needs.
May God bless you in your endeavors in this journey of higher learning.
In His Service,
Pastor Byron L. Jameson, Ph.D.
President
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Table of Contents:
*Student Application………………………………..3
*Rules and Regulations……………………………4
*Procedure for the Proposal……………………….5
International Christian University
Local Address: P.O. Box 737
Drexel Hill, PA 19026
Application of Admittance into the Doctor of Philosophy Dissertation Process
*Please print or type all answers. Application must be complete in order for applicant to be considered for admission into this discipline. By completing this application and submitting such, applicant agrees to all the standards and procedures set forth by the university for such discipline. Failure to do such will result in dismissal of the process.
Student Name:______
Address:______
City:______State:______Zipcode:______
Phone: (____)______
Email Address:______
______Please place an X in the blank to the left if you have graduated from Jameson School of Ministry, and have acquired the Doctor of Theology Degree from International Christian University , and have completed at least one year of further study after the Doctor of Theology Degree.
______Please place an X in the blank to the left if you have graduated from another undergraduate theological school, and have acquired the Doctor of Theology Degree from International Christian University or another school, and if from elsewhere, will provide transcripts along with this application. Failure to submit such transcripts will result in result in denial of application.
______Please place an X in the blank to the left showing that you understand that the doctoral dissertation is a process in which you may earn 18 credits. The cost of such is $20.00 per credit. This process does not fall under the “65 years and older free” clause.
Date Completed:______
Student Signature:______
Student Printed Name:______
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Instructions and Guidelines concerning the Doctor of Philosophy Dissertational Process:
*Each student who desires to be considered for the admittance into the Doctoral Dissertation process must complete and submit the application form.
*Each student is responsible to keep the set times with his/her advisor or give 24 hour notice to the advisor if unable to meet the arranged time. Failure to abide by such for (3)times or more, will result in student being dismissed from the program. If such dismissal occurs, student must meet with the Dr. Byron L. Jameson in order to be considered for readmittance.
*All tuition, past and present, must be satisfied before admittance will be considered for each student.
*Students must satisfy the tuition for the Doctoral Dissertation Process before final submittance of such dissertation to the University in order for such to be considered.
*Students will be required to meet with their advisor at least 20 times during this dissertation progress. All meetings must be validated by the advisor upon the final submission of the dissertation. Failure to meet the required times will result in dismissal from the program.
*Students are highly encouraged to take the advisor’s instructions, for failure to abide by such will result in potential refusal of dissertation.
*Upon completion and submission of above application, student will be notified by mail the status of their admittance. Upon approval of admission, student will be asked to meet with their advisor as to the topic they desire to research. Upon approval of oral topic, student will be encouraged to submit a formal proposal to the university for the official approval. If approved, student will meet with his/her advisor to get a scheduled set of at least the first 5 meetings.
*Any changes in the dissertational topic must be discussed and approved by your advisor. Any unauthorized changes may result in a negative response from the Graduate Board of the University.
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Formal Proposal Procedure:
- The Topic of Study
- The Purpose and Limitation of the Study.
- Materials and Methodology
- Specific Procedure of the Study
- The Divisions of the Study
- The date of the Proposal with a Title Page.
Student must wait for a written approval of denial before scheduling with your advisor. The approval process will take anywhere from 1-3 weeks. Students will be required to include such approval in their completed dissertation. Students must also provide a copy of the approval letter to their advisor.
Any questions of the above should be addressed with the student’s advisor. If clarification can not be reached, the advisor will seek a meeting with Dr. Byron L. Jameson.
God bless you in this endeavor. This is a mighty task you are attempting to tackle. Do not be in a hurry. Make sure you represent the integrity of your study. You can achieve this great challenge. I am praying for each of you.
In His Service,
Byron L. Jameson, Ph.D.
President