Biola University 2012-2013 Catalog Ed.D. in Educational Studies Program Requirements (45 Credits)
Note: In selecting a program of study, students may incorporate any electives offered (consult the two-year projected schedule of courses). In addition, sufficient latitude in designing elective course assignments permits students to pursue a variety of research interests. Courses are usually offered on a rotating basis every two or three years. University Courses as Electives Up to six credits of pre-approved elective graduate course work directly related to the program of study may be taken in other departments at Biola University or transferred in from other accredited graduate institutions. For example, the following University courses may have some relevance for a student’s program. However, since enrollment may be limited, the student must obtain permission from the instructor and the dean of the school in which the course is offered. Talbot School ofTheology TTTH 710 Pneumatology Credit(s): 2 - 3.
Core Studies (18 Credits) All students complete 18 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. TTDE 806 Theological Research & Integration for Educational Studies Credit(s): 3. Research Core (9 Credits) TTDE 807 Educational Research I: Descriptive Research & Statistics Credit(s): 3. TTDE 866 Educational Research II: Inferential Research & Statistics Credit(s): 3. TTDE 867 Educational Research III: Qualitative Research Credit(s): 3. Internship (3 Credits) TTDE 884 Doctoral Internship Credit(s): 1 - 3. Foundational Courses and Electives Program (27 Credits) In consultation with the program advisor, the student designs a program (27-semester-credit minimum) in light of educational background and vocational and research interests. 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. Christian Higher Education Leadership Concentration
TTTH 710 should be taken for 2 credits.
Theology of Human Nature
Credit(s): 2 - 3.
TTTH 717
TTTH 717 should be taken for 2 credits.
Advanced Ecclesiology
Credit(s): 3.
TTTH 817
Institute for Spiritual Formation Students interested in taking courses from the Institute for Spiritual Formation should consult with the Doctoral Program Director to determine if this is possible. Decisions are made on a case-by case basis. School of Intercultural Studies ISCL 744 Narrative in Scripture and Teaching
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
Crosscultural Leadership Cross-cultural Issues in Spiritual Formation Experiential Learning
ISCL 765 ISCL 767
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
ISCL 772 ISCL 815
Educational Philosophies of the Global Religious Traditions Alternative Delivery Systems in Education Comparative Educational Systems
Credit(s): 3.
ISCL 861
Credit(s): 3. Credit(s): 3.
ISCL 867
Theories of Leadership & Administration in Christian Higher Education Foundations of Christian Higher Education
TTDE 804
Rosemead School of Psychology RSPY 733
Credit(s): 3.
The Self: Theological, Philosophical, Psychological & Crosscultural Perspectives
TTDE 857
Credit(s): 3.
Credit(s): 3.
Teaching Foundations and Christian Formation Concentration If the student is pursuing coursework in the Teaching Foundations and Christian Formation concentration, he or she is required to take the “Foundational Course” listed below. This “Foundational Course” is normally offered during the January modified residential session. In addition, students within this emphasis may choose to focus some elective study on issues of Christian spiritual formation. Elective courses offered by doctoral faculty pertain to areas of expertise and continuing faculty study and are numbered from 811 through 875.
Maturity: Psychological &Theological Perspectives
RSTP 745
Credit(s): 2.
Candidacy Examination The Ph.D. and Ed.D. programs use a portfolio process for the Candidacy Exam. See the current Candidacy Exam Portfolio Instructions for a detailed explanation. Dissertation See the current Dissertation Guidelines for a detailed explanation.
Theories of Teaching & Learning
Credit(s): 3.
TTDE 803
288
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