Doctor of Philosophy Objectives The purpose of the Doctor of Philosophy degree in the Cook School of Intercultural Studies (CSICS) is to equip scholars to be competent in research, writing, and reflective action from a holistically integrated Christian worldview in order to contribute to new understandings of cross-cultural and multicultural issues. The program prepares graduates for roles in higher education, cross- cultural leadership, and intercultural praxis. Program Requirements The Cook School of Intercultural Studies offers two Ph.D. degrees. The Ph.D. in Intercultural Education, and the Ph.D. in Intercultural Studies. Each program requires a minimum of 60 units past the appropriate master ʼ s degree, with 48 semester hours of course work and 12 semester hours of dissertation research. The 48–unit component of each program contains 12 units of foundational courses, 12 units of discipline specific core courses, 9 units of specialization studies, 6 units of research methodologies, 9 units of Bible/theology. Twelve units of dissertation research are also required. If a student has completed a master ʼ s degree, which does not contain the background necessary for the Ph.D. program, the total program will be longer than 60 units, as determined by the program director. If a student enters the PhD program having completed a master ʼ s degree with courses equal in rigor and content to any of the four common foundational courses, their program may be reduced up to 9 units. A faculty advisor will guide each student in planning a program of study to serve his or her career needs. The degree offers a concentration in either intercultural or multicultural education. Students are expected to choose the concentration most appropriate to their research interest. Time Limit for Degree Completion All course and academic requirements for the Ph.D. degree should be completed within seven years, beginning on the date of the student ʼ s first registration. Petitions for extension beyond seven years will be considered on a case-by-case basis for students who may encounter extensive field research requirements. Withdrawal & Re-admission Procedures A student who must drop out of school or is planning to return to field service must go through the formal withdrawal process. To return to active status the student should contact the program director and file a readmission form with the Office of Admissions. Leave of Absence Inactive students are those who have requested and been granted 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. 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 ʼ s program advisor and the Dean of the school. Students on leave are required to register for ISCL 893 Leave of Absence each term.
Annual Reviews A faculty committee will annually assess students progress and potential for successful completion of the doctoral program. To aid the process, students will submit a portfolio of academic work accomplished during their time of study. Students may request a list of required portfolio contents from the CSICS graduate secretary. The result of faculty committee ʼ s assessment will determine student ʼ s status and continuation in the program. Comprehensive Examinations Doctoral students are required to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of their field of study by examination. The content of the comprehensive written exams includes material from the core areas of the curriculum and the student ʼ s particular specialization. These exams are normally taken at the conclusion of all the coursework, but field personnel may negotiate the timing of these in consultation with the director of the program. Admission to Candidacy Achievement of candidacy for the doctorate follows successful completion of the comprehensive examinations and approval by the faculty. Students who fail the comprehensive examinations or who pass but are not approved for further study may be offered a terminal MA degree and dropped from the Ph.D. program. Upon reaching candidacy a student must register for a total of 12 dissertation units prior to graduation. These units will consist of 3 units of Foundations for Dissertation Research, 3 units of Dissertation Proposal and 6 units of dissertation field research. Students enrolled in ISCL 890 or ISCL 891 are considered full-time students if they enroll for at least 2 units per semester. During dissertation phase doctoral students are considered full time for a maximum of two years. Candidates will select a chairperson from the graduate faculty to guide their dissertation research. If the doctoral candidate has not defended the dissertation by the time the 12 dissertation units are completed, the candidate must enroll continuously, in ISCL 892 Ph.D. Continuous Research, each semester until graduation. This enrollment carries no academic credit but maintains the student ʼ s continuous registration. Dissertation The dissertation process begins with approval of a candidate ʼ s proposal before one ʼ s doctoral committee prior to beginning the student ʼ s field research. The doctoral dissertation is based upon research grounded in educational and cultural theory appropriate to the candidate ʼ s concentration and conducted in some aspect of educational theory or practice. The dissertation is expected to demonstrate the candidate ʼ s capacity to complete original research that contributes to the understanding and practice of education in its cultural context. Final Oral Examination The final examination is an oral defense of the dissertation before the doctoral committee and other invited professionals. Successful defense of the dissertation completes the candidate ʼ s responsibilities for the degree which is conferred in the scheduled graduation ceremony immediately following the defense. Graduation Requirements All students must present an acceptable dissertation, have satisfactorily passed their comprehensive examinations and completed all required course work with a minimum 3.3 GPA to qualify for graduation.
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