HELP Program Timeline
Through the inherent synergy between coursework and dissertation research, students work closely with faculty to complete the Ed.D. program within a three-year time frame.
YEAR 1: Coursework fosters development of dissertation topic, resulting in the completion of introduction, and literature review chapters.
YEAR 2: Course readings and assignments support the completion of a dissertation prospectus and committee approval for the student’s research.
YEAR 3: Data collection and analysis, written dissertation, and oral defense.
Year One
| Fall |
EDD 8100: Research Inquiry 3 Credit Hours |
EDD 8103: Historical and Contemporary Issues in Higher Education 3 Credit Hours |
EDD 8001: Dissertation Development I 3 Credit Hours |
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| Spring | EDD 8102: Quantitative Research Methods 3 Credit Hours |
EDD 8105: Ethics and Law in Higher Education Administration 3 Credit Hours |
EDD 8002: Dissertation Development II 3 Credit Hour |
| Summer |
EDD 8104: Organizational Theories and Cultures in Higher 3 Credit Hours |
EDD 8200: Finance and Administration in Higher Education 3 Credit Hours |
EDD 8003: Dissertation Development III 1 Credit Hour |
Year Two
| Fall |
EDD 8101: Qualitative Research Methods 3 Credit Hours |
EDD 8107: Higher Education Leadership Theory and Research 3 Credit Hours |
EDD 9000: Research Development Seminar 1 Credit Hour |
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| Spring |
EDD 8208: Advanced Qualitative Methods or EDD 8209 Advanced Quantitative Methods 3 Credit Hours |
EDD 8202: Leadership and Administration in Student Affairs 3 Credit Hours |
EDD 9000: Research Development Seminar 1 Credit Hour |
| Summer |
EDD 8203: Program Development and Assessment in Higher Education 3 Credit Hours |
EDD 8204: High-Impact Teaching in Higher Education 3 Credit Hours |
EDD 9000: Research Development Seminar 1 Credit Hour |
Year Three
| Fall |
EDD 8106: Social Justice Issues and Policies in Higher Education 3 Credit Hours |
EDD 8207: Promoting Inclusive Environments for Students in Higher Education 3 Credit Hours |
EDD 9000: Research Development Seminar 1 Credit Hour |
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| Spring |
EDD 8108:Globalization and Higher Education 3 Credit Hours |
EDD 9000: Research Development Seminar 3 Credit Hours |
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| Summer |
EDD 9000: Research Development Seminar 1 Credit Hour |
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