Ph.D. in Intercultural Education Objectives
Dissertation Writing (12 units)
• ISCL 872 - Foundations of Doctoral Research Unit(s): 3. • ISCL 890 - Ph.D. Dissertation Field Research Unit(s): 1 - 6. ISCL 890 should be taken for at least 6 total units. • ISCL 891 - Ph.D. Dissertation Proposal Unit(s): 3.
The Doctor of Philosophy degree in Intercultural Education equips Christians to pursue knowledge and understanding of the cultural components of the educational process in diverse contexts. It prepares graduates for service in the formal, non-formal, and informal arenas of education. Its chief goal is to produce graduates who can think Christianly about their field, and engage in research and writing, in order that they might contribute to new understandings of intercultural issues in education. The skills gained in pursuit of the degree involve teaching, academic mentoring, research, and writing. Ph.D. in Intercultural Education Prerequisites: M.A. degree with a strong education background. Minimally, 2 years of cross-cultural or multi-cultural educational experience. Foundational Courses (12 units)
ISAN 761 - Culture & Transformation Unit(s): 3. ISCL 709 - Intercultural Communication Unit(s): 3 Choose two from the following three classes:
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• ISCL 742 - The History of the World Christian Movement Unit(s): 3. • ISCL 765 - Crosscultural Leadership Unit(s): 3. • ISCL 703 - Curriculum Design for Intercultural Contexts Unit(s): 3.
Educational Core Courses (12 units)
ISCL 816 - Education Theory Unit(s): 3.
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• ISCL 823 - Crosscultural Teaching/ Learning Strategies Unit(s): 3. • ISCL 825 - Comparative Human Development Unit(s): 3. • ISCL 815 - Educational Philosophies of the Global Religious Traditions Unit(s): 3. OR • ISCL 575 - Multicultural Education Unit(s): 3.
Specialization Courses (9 units) A total of 9 units must be taken in •
Education / ICS electives and / or
ISCL 873 - Tutorial Unit(s): 1 - 3. ISCL 873 should be taken for 3 units each time it is taken. ISCL 873 may be taken repeatedly to fulfill this requirement.
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Research Courses (6 units)
ISCL 803 - Qualitative Research Unit(s): 3. ISCL 879 - Research Design Unit(s): 3.
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Bible/Theology Courses (9 units) Students may select Bible / Theology courses from a wide range of courses taught by the faculty at Talbot School of Theology or from among the theological integration courses offered by qualified faculty within the Cook School of Intercultural Studies. Students with no formal biblical / theological training prior to entering the program must have the selection approved by the program director.
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