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GRE results (desired minimum of 50
th
percentile on verbal and quantitative with 3.5 on the analytical
writing section) or MAT score (desired minimum of 50
th
percentile) indicating that the applicant is capable
of quality performance in graduate studies. The exam must have been taken within the last five years.
When the number of qualified applicants exceeds the cohort enrollment limit, the most qualified applicants will be
considered for admission.
Required Foundational Knowledge of Bible and Theology
This requirement may also be satisfied by either a Bible certificate or a total of 30 credit hours of coursework in
Bible and theology from an accredited college or university.
Twelve credits, one course from each of the following four topics:
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Christian life development or spiritual formation
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Missions
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Biblical studies (i.e. Old or New Testament surveys, Progress of Redemption, theology, or Bible book
studies)
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Biblical interpretation or hermeneutics
Residency and Transfer P licies
A maximum of 15 credit hours of appropriate graduate coursework in education may be applied toward the Ed.D.
program, as determined by the program director. An additional nine credit hours in education courses may be
transferred from post-master’s coursework. Transfer credit must be from an accredited institution with a grade of
“B-
”
or above. The combined total credits applied to the student’s master’s degree and CIU doctoral program must
be no less than 87 semester hours. No more than 49 percent of the Ed.D. degree may be earned at the Korntal
campus. Selected Ed.D. courses are offered through the Korntal campus. Contact the program administrator for
further information.
Time Limit
The three research courses (EDU 9610, EDU 9620, and EDU 9630), the dissertation proposal, and the dissertation
must be completed within 48 months. This four-year period begins when the student takes EDU 9610, and all
program requirements must be satisfied by the end of the period (Bible and theology requirements, courses,
portfolio, qualifying examination, and dissertation). In extenuating circumstances a student may petition for
additional time to complete the dissertation. If the extension is granted the student will be assessed an annual
continuation fee until all program requirements are met.
Graduation Requirements
Students pursuing the Ed.D. degree are required to satisfy:
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Successful completion of Bible and theology requirements prior to admission to candidacy status.
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A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale), with no grade below “B-” applicable to the degree. A
maximum of 15 credits of appropriate master’s coursework and an additional nine credits of appropriate
post-master’s coursework (“B-”or above) may be applied. (Transfer grades are not calculated in the
cumulative GPA.)
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Successful demonstration of competency on each of the program’s outcomes through satisfactory
completion of portfolio requirements and the qualifying examination.
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Successful completion and oral defense of an approved dissertation that exhibits the student’s ability to do
competent research, think critically, and communicate effectively.
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Completion of EDU 9610, EDU 9620, EDU 9630, and the dissertation at the end of the program within a
period of 48 months.
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