Prerequisites
- Minimum requirement: Bachelor’s degree in a field related to education or research methods
- Preferred qualifications: Master’s training in a field related to education or research methods
- Strong math and writing skills benefit prospective students
PhD Requirements — Total Credits: 108
| Title | Credits |
|---|---|
| Core Methods | 18 |
| Learning Community and Applied Courses | 24 |
| Advanced Quantitative Methods | 24 |
| Interdisciplinary Content Emphasis | 24 |
| Dissertation | 18 |
Core Methods Courses - 18 Credits
The core methods courses provide a strong methodological foundation for students.
| Title | CREDITS |
|---|---|
| EDUC 640 Applied Statistical Design and Analysis | 3 |
| EDUC 642 Multiple Regression | 3 |
| EDUC 644 Applied Multivariate Statistics | 3 |
| EDUC 646 Advanced Research Design | 3 |
| EDUC 620 Program Evaluation I | 3 |
| EDUC 621 Program Evaluation II | 3 |
Learning Community and Applied Courses - 24 Credits
The learning community and applied courses provide formalized opportunities for students to develop and refine their skills and identities as scholars and researchers.
The research seminar is taken three times (each fall during the first three years of study).
| Title | CREDITS |
|---|---|
| EDLD 677 PhD Research Seminar | 3 |
| EDLD 677 PhD Research Seminar | 3 |
| EDLD 677 PhD Research Seminar | 3 |
| EDLD 676 Professional Careers Seminar | 3 |
| EDLD 678 Teaching Seminar | 3 |
| EDLD 698 Professional Writing III | 3 |
| SPED 626 Grant Writing or EDST 610 Grant Writing | 3 |
| EDLD 659 Scholarly Writing | 3 |
Advanced Quantitative Methods Courses - 24 Credits
The advanced methods courses provide rigorous training in high-level quantitative methods for students.
The year in which any is taken will vary depending on what year a student enters due to the rotating schedule for these courses.
| Title | CREDITS |
|---|---|
| EDLD 667 Advanced Measurement and Assessment | 3 |
| EDLD 650 Advanced Seminar in Educational Research Methods | 3 |
| EDLD 633 Structural Equation Modeling I | 3 |
| EDLD 634 Structural Equation Modeling II | 3 |
| EDLD 661 Item Response Theory I | 3 |
| EDLD 628 Hierarchical Linear Models I | 3 |
| EDLD 629 Hierarchical Linear Models II | 3 |
| EDLD 679 Advanced Program Evaluation | 3 |
Interdisciplinary Content Emphasis Courses - 24 Credits
The interdisciplinary content emphasis allows students to craft an applied area of study that bridges the College of Education courses with another substantive area outside the COE.
Half of the required credits should be taken within Department of Educational Methodology, Policy, and Leadership and half in departments outside of EMPL and the College of Education.
The 12 EDLD credits and 12 credits from other departments can be taken in any configuration. For example, four 3-credit courses or three 4-credit courses both satisfy 12 credits worth of course work.
Going over 12 credits is perfectly acceptable, but completing fewer than 12 credits within and outside EDLD is not allowed.
Dissertation Credits - 18 Credits
Dissertation credits provide the structured space for students to engage in their dissertation work.
These credits are taken with the advisor after advancement to candidacy and while the student is working on dissertation research, analysis, and writing.
These credits can be taken in any configuration so long as students are compliant with Graduate School policy (minimum 3 credits per term), and as applicable with Graduate Employee guidelines.