Leave of Absence Inactive students are those who have requested and been granted a Leave of Absence from the program. A Leave of Absence may be granted upon petition for change of status if there is deemed sufficient reason for interrupting the program and intention to return to the program. A Leave of Absence must be renewed by petition each semester and may not exceed two consecutive semesters. Missionaries may petition to be exempted. A Leave of Absence longer than two semesters will require withdrawal from the program and a petition for readmission if the student later wishes to regain active status. Each Leave of Absence must receive the approval of the student’s dissertation advisor, if applicable, and the final approval of the Doctoral Program committee. Students on leave are required to register for TTDE 897 Leave of Absence each term (a one-unit fee is normally assessed). Readmission A person who has been dismissed from the doctoral program may make reapplication to the program a minimum of six months after termination. The reapplication should be in the form of a letter and include a new application form, at least two current references, and any desired supporting materials. The letter should be addressed to the Doctoral Program Committee, stating the reasons for requesting readmittance as well as any other issues deemed relevant by the applicant. The letter should directly address the causes for dismissal, and present a realistic plan and time schedule for completion of the program, should readmission be granted. The application will be considered with the regular admissions pool.
Conceptual Core (6 units) TTDE 801
Philosophical Issues in Educational Studies Theological Research & Integration for Educational Studies
Units: 3
TTDE 806
Units: 3
294
Research Core (12 units)
Educational Research I: Descriptive Research & Statistics Educational Research II: Inferential Research & Statistics Educational Research III: Qualitative Research Educational Research IV: Interviewing & Focus Groups
TTDE 807
Units: 3
TTDE 866
Units: 3
TTDE 867
Units: 3
TTDE 868
Units: 3
Internship (3 units) TTDE 884
Doctoral Internship
Units: 1 - 3
TTDE 884 must be taken for a minimum of 3 units.
Electives Program (27 units) In consultation with the program advisor, the student designs a program (27-semester-unit minimum) in light of educational background and vocational and research interests. Christian Higher Education Leadership Concentration If the student is pursuing coursework in the Christian Higher Education Leadership concentration, he/she is required to take the “Foundational Course” in this area listed below. This “Foundational Course” is normally offered during the January modified residential session. Elective courses offered by doctoral faculty pertain to areas of expertise and continuing faculty study and are numbered from 811 through 875.
Curriculum
TTDE 804 Theories of Leadership & Administration in Christian Higher Education
The curriculum of the doctoral program is organized into two parts: a series of common core courses taken by all students and elective courses from which the student will select those appropriate for a program of study. Doctoral courses are numbered in the 800 series. Up to six semester units of 600 or 700 series master’s-level university courses may be included in the electives program.
Units: 3
Teaching Foundations and Christian Formation Concentration If the student is pursuing coursework in the Teaching Foundations and Christian Formation concentration, he/she is required to take the “Foundational Course” listed below. This “Foundational Course” is normally offered during the January modified residential session. In addition, students within this emphasis may choose to focus some elective study on issues of Christian spiritual formation. Elective courses offered by doctoral faculty pertain to areas of expertise and continuing faculty study and are numbered from 811 through 875.
Ph.D. in Educational Studies
Ph.D. in Educational Studies (48 units)
Core Studies (21 units) All students complete 21 semester units of required coursework. Students should pursue the completion of core courses early in their program and follow the research sequence of prerequisites carefully.
Theories of Teaching & Learning
Units: 3
TTDE 803
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