Ph.D. & Ed.D. in Educational Studies
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 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 dissertation 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 is normally assessed). Readmission A person who has been dismissed from the doctoral program may make 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.
Grade Points
Grade Quality
Report Delayed 0.00 A temporary mark of “RD” (Report Delayed) will be used in special cases of extreme hardship where an extension is warranted and approved by the dean. A student must appeal for an “RD” grade before the end of the semester. Such a grade incurred in one semester must be made up by the end of the first nine (9) weeks of the next semester or the grade will automatically become a “W.” A “W” can be made up only by repetition of the course. No grade other than an “RD” may be altered once it has been reported to the Office of the Registrar unless an error was made in grading or recording. These changes can only be made upon written approval of the instructor, the Dean and the Registrar.
RD
Academic Probation &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 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. Transfer Credit Students may normally transfer up to 6 semester hours of applicable doctoral-level courses from an accredited graduate school or theological seminary, after receiving prior approval from the program director. It is the student’s responsibility to provide documentation assuring doctoral-level status of the course. Documentation may include catalog descriptions, syllabi and other supporting materials from the professor of record or department, as deemed necessary. Failure to Register / Unofficial Withdrawal Students who fail to register or pay the necessary portion of their tuition bill in any given semester without
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