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

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60 credits beyond the Master's Degree

Foundation Courses
Course #	Course Name	Cr.
Total		6
EDUC.6450	Perspectives and Visions I	3
EDUC.6460	Perspectives and Visions II	3

Research Courses (To be taken before the Comprehensive Exam 1)
Course #	Course Name	Cr.
Total		12
EDUC.7000	Introduction to Research Design and Methods	3
EDUC.7012	Data Analysis	3
EDUC.7040	Qualitative Research Methods	3
EDUC.7420	Foundations of Program Evaluation	3

Advanced Research Courses
Course #	Course Name	Cr.
Total		6
EDUC.7101	Qualitative Research: Advanced Topics in Analysis	3
EDUC.7430	Program Evaluation in Practice	3
EDUC.XXXX	Doctoral Research Seminars (4 x 0 cr.)	0

Advanced Research
Course #	Course Name	Cr.
Total		9
EDUC.7110	Research Experience I	3
EDUC.7120	Research Experience II	3
EDUC.7130	Research Writing Seminar	3

Dissertation Research (Can only be taken after successful completion of the Qualifying Exam)
	Cr.
Total	12
Proposal Defense - Course selection with permission of advisor
Dissertation Defense - Course selection with permission of advisor

Electives
Total	15
15 semester credits will be selected by the students with the advice and approval of the student's faculty advisor to provide an appropriate specialization in a professional field.	15

Total Credits = 60

Last updated: 3/29/2019

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