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GRE results (desired minimum of 50th percentile on verbal and quantitative with 3.5 on the analytical
writing section) or MAT score (desired minimum of 50th percentile). 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 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 survey, Progress of Redemption, theology, or Bible book study)
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Biblical hermeneutics (interpretation)
Residency and Transfer Policies
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-
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or above. Students completing the Ed.S degree at CIU, within the previous five years, may transfer 36 hours of
the Ed.S. and up to nine hours of master’s-level work. If a student is transferring from an accredited institution
with an Ed.S. completed within the previous five years, the student may transfer up to twelve hours from the Ed.S.
degree and up to fifteen hours from masters’ work.
The combined total credits applied to the student’s master’s degree and CIU doctoral program must be no less than
87 semester hours. (Selected Ed.D. courses are offered through the Korntal campus. Contact the program
administrator for further information.)
Time Limit
The time limit for completing the program is six years, from the student's first class to graduation. 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.
Completion Requirements
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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-level 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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