Biola University 2012-2013 Catalog of research. Those choosing Talbot’s Ph.D. in Educational Studies degree are interested in combining educational ministry leadership and teaching with a strong emphasis in developing a competency in research and the contribution of theory to the practice of educational ministry. Research training in the Ph.D. program is primarily empirical with some opportunity for conceptual research as well. Both degree programs are offered in the normal residential format, or with a modified residential format, utilizing class sessions in January and June. Modified Residential Format Option For those who cannot locally access a doctoral program in education with Christian perspectives, we offer both of our doctoral degree programs in a special format. The use of modified residential coursework makes it possible for students to continue ministering with their current organizations while completing their Ph.D. or Ed.D. in Educational Studies. This modified-residential format is The current faculty track is open only to full-time or regular adjunct faculty in Christian higher education who meet the regular qualifications for admission to our residential Ph.D. program. It serves the needs of faculty called to teach within the broad fields of Christian education and practical theology who cannot relocate to pursue a program. Partnership with Your School: This track is designed to bring together resources and support from your school and fromTalbot to help you complete your course of study. The application materials provide a full description of the support needed from your school for your participation in this program (e.g., a doctoral mentor, and reduction of workload during the coursework phase). Ed.D. - Modified Residential Track available for each degree. Ph.D. - Current FacultyTrack The Ed.D. modified residential track is open to any person who meets the regular qualifications for admission to the residential Ed.D. program. Modified Residential Design Courses are offered in June (four weeks) and January (one week) each year. Preliminary and follow-up assignments are a part of each course. Courses are taken on the La Mirada campus, allowing face- to face instruction and interaction with faculty and fellow-students. The coursework phase is designed to be completed in four years. Course requirements, candidacy examination, and dissertation requirements are the same as for the respective residential program. Note that international students may have to follow an accelerated schedule to meet immigration requirements. Cohort Approach New groups of students begin the program every year in June. Students work through the core courses together, with some choice of elective options to fit their study interests. Contact the Graduate Admissions office for more information on the schedule.
Application for Admission Contact the Graduate Admissions office at Biola University for a more detailed brochure and application materials. Be sure to ask for informational materials regarding the specific program: the Ph.D. Current Faculty Track or the Ed.D. Modified Residential Track doctoral program in Educational Studies at Talbot School of Theology. Graduation Requirements While the doctorate is not awarded simply for completion of stated coursework, the Ph.D. degree requires 48-semester credits including 21 credits of core classes and 27 credits of electives, plus the Candidacy Examination and Dissertation, whereas the Ed.D. degree requires 45-semester credits including 18 credits of core classes and 27 credits of electives, plus the Candidacy Examination and Dissertation. The doctoral program director serves as the student’s initial advisor to assist in planning the schedule of courses. After this, an assigned advisor supervises the student’s progress in the program and the development of an elective program based on the two-year projected schedule of courses being offered. Up to 6 credits of pre-approved graduate coursework directly related to the specialization may be taken in other departments at Biola University or transferred in from other accredited graduate institutions. All doctoral students must meet with their department advisor and contact a Graduate Graduation Counselor in the Office of the Registrar one year prior to graduation to declare their intent to graduate. (See Graduate Graduation Check description in Admissions, Registration & Graduation Requirements section). Doctoral Program Proposal During the first term of study and in consultation with the program director, students identify the respective 27-credit electives program they will complete, along with the remaining core courses, to meet the 48-semester credit (Ph.D.) or 45-semester credit (Ed.D.) minimum requirement. Once approved, this schedule serves as the projected course of study. A copy of the Program Proposal is placed in the student’s file. Modifications must have prior approval of the program director. Candidacy Examination During the final year of coursework, the student also enrolls in TTDE 886 Candidacy Examination Orientation to prepare for TTDE 887 Candidacy Examination the following semester (Students in modified residential programs take the candidacy exam during the fourth year January module). Upon completion of all course work, the student completes the Candidacy Examination before engaging work on the dissertation. The Candidacy Examination evaluates the student’s attainment of program learning objectives. Detailed information about the Candidacy Examination is available in the Doctoral Program Handbook.
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