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Time Limitation
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.
Completion Requirements
Although advisors assist students in planning their courses of study, it is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all
requirements for graduation have been met.
Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 (on a 4.0 scale), with no grade below “B-” applicable to the degree.
(Transfer grades are not calculated in the cumulative GPA.)
Demonstrate competency on each of the program’s outcomes through satisfactory completion of courses, portfolio
requirements and the qualifying examination.
Complete and orally defend an approved dissertation that exhibits the student’s ability to do competent research,
think critically, and communicate effectively.
Course of Study (Foundation + Concentration)
60
Foundation
45
EDU 9010
Seminar in Core Values
0
EDU 9200
Historical and Philosophical Perspectives on Education
3
EDU 9300
Foundations for Curriculum, Pedagogy, and Andragogy
3
EDU 9320
Teaching and Learning Theory
3
EDU 9510
Biblical Leadership and Ethics
3
EDU 9515
Organizational Behavior
3
EDU 9525
Organizational Team Building
3
EDU 9535
Governance and Leadership in Educational Institutions
3
EDU 9615
Introduction to Education Statistics
3
EDU 9616
Advanced Education Statistics
3
EDU 9617
Quantitative Research
3
EDU 9618
Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research
3
EDU 9690
Portfolio and Qualifying Examination Competencies
0
EDU 9701
Doctoral Dissertation I
3
EDU 9702
Doctoral Dissertation II
3
EDU 9703
Doctoral Dissertation III
3
EDU 9704
Doctoral Dissertation IV
3
Concentration
15
EDU 9520
Leading, Developing, and Evaluating Faculty
3
EDU 9540
Strategic Planning and Organizational Assessment
3
EDU 9545
Alternative Educational Delivery Systems
3
EDU 9550
Educational Trends and the Law
3
EDU 9555
Development and Finance in Educational Institutions
3
Note: Students accepted during a previous catalog year with a passing grade in EDU 9600 do not need to complete EDU
9615 Introduction to Education Statistics or EDU 9616 Advanced Education Statistics; however, the total number of
program hours (60) must still be completed.