Talbot Ph.D. and Ed.D. in Educational Studies
score of 4.5). Information regarding GRE testing dates and location may be obtained by writing to the Educational Testing Service, Box 955, Princeton, New Jersey 08591 (gre.org), or call 1-800-473-2255 to register. International students whose native language is not English are required, instead, to submit scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language, Internet- based Test (TOEFL iBT). Preference in admission will be given to those with an overall score of at least 100 on the TOEFL iBT, with expected minimum scores for the four sections as follows: Writing (22), Reading (26), Speaking (26), Listening (26). The TOEFL iBT is available on-line through the Educational Testing Service. For more information, go to their website: toefl.org. Students should consult the general Biola University guidelines (see the Admission of Non-Native English- Speaking Students section at the beginning of the University catalog as well as the Admissions of International Students section at the beginning of the Talbot catalog section). Since doctoral seminars involve regular student discussion, it is expected that international students have the requisite ability with spoken English to be contributing members of such discussions. 5. Present evidence of potential for original academic research at the doctoral level by submitting a sample of scholarly writing (with citations and bibliography), preferably related to education, of at least 10 pages. 6. Applicants may be asked to be interviewed by the program director or the Doctoral Program committee as a requirement for admission. Note : Official documents presented for admission or evaluation become part of the student’s academic file and normally cannot be returned or copied for distribution. The application deadline for the residential program is April 1st. Students are generally admitted in the Fall semester only. Contact Graduate Admissions regarding exceptions to this policy. Modified Residential Ph.D. and Ed.D. The application deadline for the modified residential program is November 30, prior to the semester in which a new cohort begins (Spring semester). A cohort of doctoral students will enter their respective doctoral programs every year in the month of June, although coursework begins the previous March. Contact the Graduate Admissions office for more information on the schedule. Since enrollment for both degree programs is limited and admission is on a selective basis, applications should be made as early as possible. Applications submitted after the deadline will usually be considered for the following year. Financial scholarship applications are available in the Doctoral Program office (application deadline: April 1). Application Deadlines Residential Ph.D. and Ed.D.
Private sources of scholarships may be located on the website: finaid.org. Admission of International Students and Resident Aliens See Admission, Registration and Graduation Requirements section at the beginning of the catalog. Special Study Status Students actively enrolled in an accredited doctoral program in education may be eligible to take an elective class in Talbot’s doctoral program either for enrichment purposes or transfer credit. An abbreviated application for such purposes would include a completed short special sessions form, a letter from the Registrar of the school indicating good standing and a completed pastoral reference form. Those wishing to explore the possibility of entering doctoral studies, who generally meet the doctoral admission requirements and have applied for acceptance, may be able to enroll in one doctoral elective course as a special student. Contact the Graduate Admissions office at Biola University for more information. General Academic Information Classification of Students Doctoral students meeting all entrance requirements will be classified as regular graduate students. Students who do not fulfill all entrance requirements may be admitted with provisional status until they compensate for any deficiency. Normally all prerequisites must be satisfied before beginning doctoral study. Full-time study is defined as 9 credits per semester. Research Competence Specific research skills appropriate for proposed dissertation study are to be demonstrated. The doctoral program committee will validate competence through review of examinations, completed research, or coursework. Appropriate research tools and methods include biblical languages, modern languages, statistical analysis and qualitative research methodologies applicable to educational problems and issues. Deficiencies in research competence may result in additional program specialization components. Grading System Students wishing to obtain a doctoral degree must maintain a consistently high academic performance throughout their program. An overall grade point average of 3.25 on a 4.0 scale, is required. Only grades of “A,” “B,” “C” earn graduate credit, although the course grade of “B-” or lower will trigger a review of the student’s qualification to remain in the program, as noted below under Academic Dismissal. Grades of all students are recorded in the Office of the Registrar. Academic Probation and Dismissal A student failing to maintain the minimum GPA of 3.25 will be placed on academic probation. The following semester, should the student not meet the minimum cumulative GPA (3.25), the Doctoral Program committee
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