Advanced Statistics Graduate studies in empirical research methodologies, statistical analysis, and computer applications serve as substitutes for foreign language studies in the Doctor of Education program. Actual foreign language studies are not ordinarily required unless mandated by the dissertation research topic.
Mentorship The Ed.D. program includes a mentorship; that is, a focused series of interactive academic meetings including personal tutoring in the field by the student’s major professor. As this process takes place, the professor interacts with the student to provide academic direction and advice as the student develops increasing depth and skill in the area of research interest.
Comprehensive Examinations Comprehensive exams will consist of twelve hours of oral and written examinations following the completion of all course work and prior to advancing to candidacy. Six hours of the exam will be related to core requirements and 6 hours related to the area of concentration. Testing involving the area of concentration will be designed by the student's major adviser.
Specialized Studies Courses Students must complete 6 hours of course work related to their area of academic interest. These classes may include doctoral seminars at SEBTS. In addition, the Doctor of Education Committee may approve one doctoral-level course at another regionally accredited institution. Students who take courses at institutions other than SEBTS will pay fees and tuition charges prescribed by the host institution. If the student is simultaneously taking courses for credit at SEBTS, the student also will pay the seminary registration fees. The student is responsible for requesting that an official transcript of coursework taken at other institutions be sent to the Registrar's office at SEBTS. No student will be cleared to take Comprehensive Examinations until the official transcript(s) have been received and evaluated by the Doctor of Education Committee at SEBTS.
Dissertation Production of a dissertation that makes an original contribution to the student’s academic field is the final stage in the Ed.D. program. Preparation of the dissertation normally begins during the mentorship stage of the student’s program, though submission must follow successful completion of written and oral comprehensives. The mentorship and guided research will help the student specify the title, the proposed method, content of research, and demonstrate that the resources necessary to successfully complete the dissertation are available to the student. In order to graduate with a Doctor of Education, the student must complete 60 hours of study as follows:
Core Requirements EDD8100 EDD8110 EDD8120 EDD8130 EDD8140 EDD8150 EDD8160 EDD8170
Leadership of Educational Ministries Church Administration and Management Learning Theory and Instructional Design History and Philosophy of Education Spiritual Formation and Discipleship Psychological Foundations for Education Sociological Foundations for Education The Doctrine of Humanity
24 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Advanced Statistics
3
Integrative Seminars
6
EDD8900
EDD8201 EDD8202
Advanced Statistics for Educators
Integrative Seminar I Integrative Seminar II
Specialized Study Courses (Doctoral and upper-level Masters) EDD8301 EDD8302
Specialized Study I Specialized Study II
3
3 3
6 3 3
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