In a highly individualized venue, students develop the components of a dissertation proposal; a study rationale, literature review, and methodology for rigorous inquiry that will contribute to research, theory, and practice in English and literacy education. In this context, students also prepare themselves for comprehension exams.

Opportunities for experienced doctoral students to teach courses or partial courses at the University, or to supervise student teachers under the guidance of a faculty member.

This seminar is designed to support you as you draft and defend your C&I EdD Capstone proposal. This course does not focus on the introduction of new research methods but on the application of the research knowledge, understandings, and skills that you have learned as a doctoral student.

Ed.D. Research conducted under the guidance of dissertation/capstone committee. 12 hours required for graduation. Permission of Instructor required.

Under close guidance of a faculty member, students work on an area of particular interest that cannot be met by a regularly scheduled course. A plan of study should be signed by the faculty sponsor and filed in the student's permanent file in the Office of Student Affairs. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.

Designed to give doctoral students experience conducting research in professional settings appropriate to their disciplines. Prerequisites: Advisor Permission Required

Doctoral Dissertation Research completed under the guidance of dissertation committee. 12 hours is required for graduation. Permission of instructor required.