Biola University 2013–14 Catalog
will review the matter and the student is subject to dismissal from the doctoral program. Students who receive one course grade of “B-” or lower will be reviewed by the Doctoral Program committee and are subject to probation. For a second course grade of “B-” or lower, the Doctoral Program committee will review the matter and the student is subject to dismissal from the doctoral program. Time Limit for Degrees All course and academic requirements must be completed within six years (Ed.D.) or seven years (Ph.D.) from the date of the student’s first registration for graduate study in the doctoral program, unless an extension has been granted by the Doctoral Program committee. The dissertation must be completed within 1.5 years (Ed.D.) or 2.5 years (Ph.D.) of successfully completing the candidacy exam portfolio. If a program extension is approved, the student will jointly register for TTDE 892 Program Extension and TTDE 895 Dissertation Extension. Failure to Register/Unofficial Withdrawal Students who fail to register or pay the necessary portion of their tuition bill in any given semester without arranging for a leave of absence or formal withdrawal are dismissed from the program by default since official registration for that semester was never completed. It is the student’s responsibility to be aware of course selection and registration procedures and deadlines, and program deadlines for paying tuition and fees. Students who unofficially withdraw from the program and are later readmitted may be required to pay continuation fees for semesters during which they were not enrolled and are subject to doctoral program curriculum changes and graduation requirements implemented during their program inactivity. 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 there is an 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 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-credit fee may be assessed). Readmission A person who has withdrawn or been dismissed from the doctoral program may request and file a 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 re-admittance 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. Curriculum 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 credits of pre-approved 600 or 700 series master’s-level University courses may be included in the electives program.
Ed.D. in Educational Studies Program Requirements (45 Credits) Core Studies (21 Credits)
All students complete 21 semester credits of required core courses. Students should pursue the completion of core courses early in their program and follow the research sequence of prerequisites carefully.
Conceptual Core (6 Credits) TTDE 801
Philosophical Issues in Educational Studies
Credit(s): 3.
Theological Research and Integration for Educational Studies
TTDE 806
Credit(s): 3.
Research Core (9 Credits) TTDE 807
Educational Research I: Descriptive Research and Statistics Educational Research II: Inferential Research and Statistics
Credit(s): 3.
TTDE 866
Credit(s): 3.
Educational Research III: Qualitative Research
TTDE 867
Credit(s): 3.
Internship (3 Credits) TTDE 884
Doctoral Internship
Credit(s): 1 - 3.
Candidacy Exam Capstone (3 Credits) TTDE 877 Credit(s): 3. Foundational Courses and Electives Program (24 Credits) In consultation with the program advisor, the student designs a program (24-semester-credit 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 or she is required to take two “Foundational Courses” in this area listed below. These “Foundational Courses” are 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. Candidacy Exam Capstone Course
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