DOCTOR OF EDUCATION CURRICULUM AND LEADERSHIP. Policies and Procedures

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1 DOCTOR OF EDUCATION CURRICULUM AND LEADERSHIP Policies and Procedures Office of COEHP Graduate Studies Fall 2017

2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Overview 5 Admission Categories 5 Requirements for Doctoral Program Admission and Graduation 6 Requirements for Admission to Graduate School 6 Requirements for Admission to Pre-Degree Candidacy for the Doctor of Education Degree in the College of Education and Health Professions 6 Requirements for Admission to Degree Candidacy for the Doctor of Education Degree 7 Requirements for Graduation 7 Course of Study 7 Table 1: Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Leadership Program of Study 8 Required Test Scores 9 Admission Application Deadlines 9 Admission Decisions 9 Requirements Related to Transfer of Courses from Other Programs 10 Residency Requirement and Time Limits 10 Independent Study 10 Appeals Process 10 Certification Options 11 Re-entry 11 Readmission 11 Orientation 11 Registration 11 Registration Holds/Restrictions 11 Registration Program Restriction 11 Academic Registration Hold 12 Course Enrollment Overload 12 Study Loads and Enrollment 12 Maximum Study Load 12 Revision 6/1/2017 2

3 Enrollment Status 12 Graduate Assistantships 12 Selected Academic Regulations 13 Transient Courses 13 Academic Standing 13 Academic Probation 13 Removal from Probation 13 Academic Exclusion 13 Reinstatement for the Doctor of Education Program 14 Process for Applying for Readmission Following Exclusion 14 Degree Completion/Graduation 14 Academic Misconduct 15 Grievance 15 Attendance 15 Administrative Withdrawal 15 Repetition of Courses 15 Graduation Procedures (Refer to CSU website and/or current CSU catalog) 15 University Library Doctoral Library Assistance 16 Institutional Review Board (IRB) 16 Revision 6/1/2017 3

4 APPENDICES Appendix A: Doctor of Education Program Checklist 17 Appendix B: Sample Program of Study 19 Appendix C: Doctoral Candidate Packet 25 Appendix D: Advisement Verification Form 31 Appendix E: Doctoral Dissertation Committee Appointment Form 32 Appendix F: Prospectus (Forms and Protocol) 33 Appendix G: Proposal (Forms, Rubric, and Protocol) 41 Appendix H: IRB Application 46 Appendix I: Dissertation Defense (Forms, Rubric, and Protocol) 50 Appendix: J Thesis Form (Submit to Library) 62 Appendix K: Submission of Final Dissertation 63 Appendix L: Petition for Appeal 65 Appendix M: Degree Progress Forms 66 Revision 6/1/2017 4

5 DOCTOR OF EDUCATION DEGREE IN CURRICULUM AND LEADERSHIP: POLICIES AND PROCEDURES COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HEALTH PROFESSIONS OVERVIEW With the present climate of accountability, there is a significant demand for educators among administrative ranks and in the classroom who have a high degree of expertise in school improvement, research, and professional learning. The Columbus State University College of Education and Health Professions is committed to the development of educators with this level of expertise through the implementation of a Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Leadership. This program is offered as a cooperative effort through the Departments of Counseling, Foundations, and Leadership (CFL), Health, Physical Education and Exercise Science (HPEX), and Teacher Education within the College of Education and Health Professions (COEHP). The development of professionals with the research skills necessary to improve student achievement in schools is critical given the need for leadership frameworks, curriculum models, and instructional practices that are supported by research. Each community, school system, and school is different in terms of demographics, population, needs, and goals. Educators in different environments must be able to identify practices, rigorously test those practices, and ascertain best practices to implement in a specific setting. A program of this scope is necessary in order to meet the challenges presented by the Columbus State University mission regarding research and service to the community. It also includes the College of Education and Health Profession s mission in terms of developing the high level of proficiency, expertise, and leadership consistent with the emerging needs of the communities served by Columbus State University. The mission of Columbus State University is to promote educational, economic, social and cultural growth in Georgia and beyond. The university is dedicated to excellence in teaching in a student-centered environment, research and creative activities, service to the region and the state, and community engagement through university-community partnerships. Admission Categories Admission categories include Regular, Provisional, and Denied and are as follows: Students admitted on the Provisional status must successfully complete departmental requirements prior to completion of more than 25% of the degree requirements. Students successfully fulfilling provisional requirements will be changed to regular admission status. If a student does not clear provisional expectations within the allotted time frame, he or she will be removed from the program. Students who have been admitted provisionally must achieve a grade point average of 3.25 within the first 9 semester hours of coursework prior to unrestricted continuation in the area of study. Pre-Degree Candidates who have not met the provisions of regular admission may not be admitted to Degree Candidacy Status. A student can remain in the program with approval of the Director of the Doctoral Program. Revision 6/1/2017 5

6 REQUIREMENTS FOR DOCTORAL PROGRAM ADMISSION AND GRADUATION Requirements listed below and are to be submitted for consideration to admission to Doctoral Program: Columbus State University Graduate Admissions University Hall 4225 University Avenue Columbus, GA Admission Requirements Applicant must hold at least a master s degree from an accredited United States institution, or the equivalent from an international institution. Academic good standing at the institution last attended. GPA of at least 3.5 on all graduate course work at an accredited United States institution in fulfillment of the requirement for a graduate degree. Satisfactory scores on the general portion (Quantitative Reasoning and Verbal Reasoning) of the Revised Graduate Record Exam (GRE) with a satisfactory score on the Analytical Writing component. Four (4) years of experience in a school setting or in a leadership role in the private sector. No criminal record or discharge from the armed services that would prevent recommendation for related teacher, counseling or leadership certifications. The successful applicant must not have been removed from or denied admittance to a teacher education program or student teaching. Requirements for Admission to Pre-Degree Candidacy (PDC) for the Doctor of Education Degree in the College of Education and Health Professions. The following (1-7) should be submitted to the Office of Admissions University Hall Main Campus. Office of Admissions University Hall 4225 University Avenue Columbus, GA Resume - Include previous education, related professional employment/experiences, professional service/contributions, and special recognitions. 2. Two (2) Letters of Reference One letter of reference should be from a building level administrator (principal) or a direct supervisor if you are in a system level position or in the corporate sector. Additional references may be provided if desired. (Use Letter of Recommendation Form provided). (Appendix C) 3. Background Check Required. (Appendix D) 4. Clearance certificate from the State of Georgia/verification of employment. 5. Program of Entry/Teaching Experience Form signed/verified by superintendent or supervisor (private sector candidates) (Appendix E). 6. In order to be fully admitted in the Doctoral Program (all tracks except for Higher Education), candidates must successfully complete interview process to include oral and written interviews. 7. GRE required. Revision 6/1/2017 6

7 The Doctoral Admission Committee will review all documents submitted. Successful applicants will be invited to campus for oral and written interviews. Once interviews are completed, successful applicants will be recommended for admission to Pre-Degree Candidacy Status (PDC) and may begin coursework in the Ed.D. program. Requirements for Admission to Degree Candidacy (DC) for the Doctor of Education Degree in Curriculum and Leadership 1. Completion of all required coursework (minimum of 51semester hours) with a 3.25 GPA and no more than one (1) grade of C applying toward the degree. 2. Establishment of a Doctoral Committee It is the responsibility of the Pre-Degree Candidate (PDC) to invite faculty to become members of the Pre-Degree Candidate s Doctoral Committee. The Pre-Degree Candidate is advised to select and invite committee members from among faculty who have expertise in the area where the PDC plans to conduct research. 3. Identification of a Committee Chair It is the responsibility of the PDC to ask a faculty member to serve as Committee Chair. 4. Successful defense of Prospectus. 5. Approval of dissertation proposal by Doctoral Committee. Upon Approval of Dissertation on Proposal by Doctoral Committee, the candidate must enroll in a minimum of nine credit hours of EDUF 8999, Dissertation. Enrollment must be consecutive. Permission from the Doctoral Admission Committee will be required in case of emergencies necessitating the student to withdraw for one or more semesters. Requirements for Graduation 1. Approval of dissertation proposal by candidate s Doctoral Committee 2. Completion of all required coursework (minimum of 63 semester hours) with a 3.25 GPA and no more than one grade of C applying toward the degree 3. Completion of 9 credit hours of EDUF 8999, Dissertation. 4. Completion of dissertation 5. Successful defense of dissertation 6. Acceptance of dissertation by the COEHP Office of Graduate Studies 7. Residency of a minimum of 51 semester hours Course of Study The Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Leadership is comprised of a course of study that has four (4) distinct phases: Research (15 semester hours); Specialization in either Educational Leadership or Curriculum or Higher Education (24 semester hours); Dissertation (a minimum of 12 semester hours: Proposal 3 hours, Dissertation 9 hours); Approved electives in specific discipline areas (a minimum of 12 semester hours). The Course of Study is presented in Table 1 on the following page. Revision 6/1/2017 7

8 Table 1: Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Leadership Program of Study ** Candidates choose one area of SPECIALIZATION RESEARCH (15 Hours) EDUL 8715 Doctoral Seminar 3 hours EDUF 8126 Introduction to Statistical Methods in Education 3 hours EDUF 8127 Quantitative Research Methods in Education 3 hours EDUF 8117 Qualitative Research Methods 3 hours EDUF 8125 Mixed Methods Research in Education 3 hours SPECIALIZATION** Educational Leadership (24 Hours) EDUL 8102 Leading For Change 3 hours EDUL 8104 Supervision of Teaching and Learning 3 hours EDUL 8105 Leadership Theory 3 hours EDUL 8126 Politics of Education 3 hours EDUL 8127 Creating Resilient Leaders 3 hours EDUL 8108 Applications of Neurological Research to Student Learning 3 hours EDUL 8209 Organizational Theory: Implications for Student Performance 3 hours EDUL 8115 Policy and Ethics 3 hours SPECIALIZATION** Curriculum (24 Hours) EDUF 8112 Curriculum Design and Evaluation 3 hours EDCI 8157 Quality Assessment and Evaluation 3 hours EDCI 8115 Diversity in Education 3 hours EDCI 8116 Trends and Issues in Curriculum Studies 3 hours EDCI 7157 Curriculum Development and Reform 3 hours EDCI 8117 Professional Development and Learning 3 hours EDUL 8108 Applications of Neurological Research to Student Learning 3 hours EDCI 8555 Selected Topics in Education (Advanced Collaboration for the Improvement of Curric) 3 hours SPECIALIZATION** Higher Education (24 Hours) EDHE 8101 Introduction to Higher Education 3 hours EDHE 8102 Academic Affairs 3 hours EDHE 8112 Higher Education Student Services 3 hours EDHE 8123 Research in Higher Education 3 hours EDHE 8125 Educational Evaluation 3 hours EDHE 8110 Policy and Politics of Higher Education 3 hours EDHE 8720 Current Issues in Higher Education 3 hours EDHE 8103 Finance and Administrative Affairs 3 hours Revision 6/1/2017 8

9 DISSERTATION (12 Hours) EDUF 8000 Prospectus 0 hours EDUF 8129 Developing the Dissertation Proposal 3 hours EDUF 8999 Dissertation 3 hours EDUF 8999 Dissertation 3 hours EDCI 8999 Dissertation 3 hours ELECTIVES (12 Approved Semester Hours in Discipline as Approved by Advisor ) 8*** Total Approved Elective Semester Hours 12 hours Total Program Semester Hours 63 hours Required Test Scores The College of Education requires that applicants for the Doctor of Education Degree in Curriculum and Leadership submit a satisfactory score on the Revised Graduate Record Exam (GRE) with writing assessment component. Graduate Record Examination (GRE) The computer-based exam is given Tuesday through Saturday at the CSU Testing Center. Applicants should contact the CSU Testing Center for arrangements to take the GRE (706) Admission Application Deadlines Graduate applicants must clear all admission requirements prior to the CSU Admission Application Deadline for the desired semester/session of initial entry to assure admission decision and enrollment in courses. Applicants attempting to be admitted and/or cleared for graduate admission after the CSU Admission Application Deadline cannot be assured of entry. Admission Decisions The Columbus State University Graduate Admissions Office will notify prospective candidates when application, GRE scores, transcripts, and immunization form have been received. At that time, prospective candidates meeting admission criteria will be admitted to Columbus State University Graduate School. The Columbus State University Admissions Office will forward an Admission Recommendation form to the Office of COEHP Graduate Studies. Once the Director of COEHP Graduate Studies approves documentation, successful prospective candidates will be invited to the campus for written and oral interviews. The Doctoral Office of Advising and Records will notify prospective candidates who have submitted required items to the Columbus State University Admissions Office and the COEHP Office of Graduate Studies and have successfully Revision 6/1/2017 9

10 completed the interview process conducted by the Doctoral Admission Committee that they have been admitted as Pre-Degree Candidates. For more information regarding admission and graduation, please see Requirements for Admission and Graduation, page 7. Transfer Credit/Residency Requirement and Time Limits For the Ed.D. in Curriculum and Leadership, students are required to complete 48 hours in residence, to include 15 hours of research and 9 hours toward the dissertation. Asynchronous (online) and distance learning courses administered through Columbus State University constitute courses taken in residence. The Director of Doctoral Programs must approve transfer credit for courses taken prior to acceptance to COEHP graduate studies at Columbus State University. Grades of C or below (including grades of D, F, or WF) will not be accepted. All requests for transfer credit, to be used in degree programs, must be submitted to the CSU Registrar s Office on the Graduate Transfer Credit Approval form with signature of the program coordinator. This process should be completed during the initial advising stages prior to development of a plan of study for the student. Up to 12 semester hours of transferred course, credit may be applied to the doctorate with the approval of the advisor and program coordinator. All work required for the Ed.D. in Curriculum and Leadership including transfer credit, must be completed within 10 years of graduation. Extension of time must be requested through the Director of the Doctoral Program. Transient Courses Students may take transient courses at another university to complete degree requirements with approval of Director of Doctoral Program for the Degree Candidate s area of concentration and the Degree Candidate s Doctoral Committee. Forms for approval of transient courses are located at Printable Request Forms, Transient Permission Form. Forms must be completed and signed by Director of Doctoral Program and chair responsible for the Pre- Degree/Degree Candidate s area of concentration and by the Chair of the Degree Candidate s Doctoral Committee. Independent Study No more than six (6) semester hours of independent study may be applied toward meeting requirements for a graduate degree. The candidate s doctoral degree advisor, Director of Doctoral Program and/or department chair in the student s area of study must approve independent study. Additional hours of independent study require the approval of the candidate s doctoral advisor and department chair responsible for the area of concentration of the Pre-Degree/Degree Candidate and the Director of COEHP Graduate Studies. Some program areas do not provide independent study. Appeals Process It is the policy of the COEHP to respond to all students who request review of the admission decisions if the student believes the admission decision was made unfairly or improperly. Appeals are made to the COEHP Graduate Council and Dean. Applicants who do not meet admission expectations should attempt to rectify related deficiencies. After attempting to rectify deficiencies, students with compelling evidence may appeal their admission or other academic status to the College of Education and Health Professions Graduate Council. To file an appeal, an applicant must obtain a Petition to Appeal Form from the COEHP Office of Graduate Studies, Frank D. Brown Hall, 3124, The form should be completed, signed by the department chair from the applicant s program and submitted with materials supporting the Revision 6/1/

11 appeal to the Director of Graduate Studies, Frank D. Brown Hall, The COEHP Graduate Council meets each month and as needed to consider appeals. After reviewing the appeal and all of the materials presented, the COEHP Graduate Council will make a recommendation to approve or deny the appeal to the Dean of the COEHP. Once a decision is rendered, the Dean of the College of Education and Health Professions will notify the applicant by mail of the decision. The program coordinator and applicant will also be notified of the decision by . Certification Options Upon graduation, Curriculum Track graduates may upgrade Curriculum and Instruction certification with the successful completion of the GACE in Curriculum and Instruction (S-7). Leadership Track candidates who have certification in Educational Leadership meeting Georgia Professional Standards Commission requirements will have certification upgraded to the doctoral level (L-7). Re-entry Students who have been accepted into Pre-Degree Candidacy or Degree Candidacy in the Doctor of Education Degree in Curriculum and Leadership, but have not been enrolled in courses (registered) from one (1) to three (3) years, must complete a Re-entry form with the CSU Admissions Office. Readmission Students who have been accepted into Pre-Degree Candidacy or Degree Candidacy in the Doctor of Education Degree in Curriculum and Leadership, but have not been enrolled in courses for three (3) or more years must reapply for admission to the degree program. Candidate will need to meet current requirements/expectations for admission to include review of transcripts, GRE, and completion of the interview process. Students accepted for graduate study in other colleges, must re-apply and meet COEHP graduate admission requirements prior to enrolling in COEHP graduate studies. Orientation Candidates are required to complete an orientation for the Ed.D. program. After the Pre-Degree Candidate participates in orientation, the PDC is required to download, print, and sign a degree progress sheet, Appendix K. The Pre-Degree Candidate completes the progress sheet and meets with a Doctoral Program Advisor. Once this meeting is completed, the Doctoral Program Advisor will forward the completed form to the Director of Doctoral Program. REGISTRATION Registration Holds/Restrictions Registration Course Restrictions - In certain situations, courses that apply toward the Doctor of Education Degree in Curriculum and Leadership require pre-requisites or are otherwise restricted to students in certain areas of study. In a case where a student needs to register for a course to which that student is restricted, the Director of Doctoral Program or chair responsible for the student s area of concentration may remove the hold if appropriate. Registration Program Restriction The Registration Program Restriction prevents students from enrolling in program area courses that are limited to students who have been admitted to the specified degree program/program area. Educational Leadership and Counseling programs to control enrollment of outside students currently utilize the Registration Program Restriction. As in all of the registration holds/restrictions, students may be Revision 6/1/

12 Placed in courses with written approval from Director of Doctoral Program and department chair responsible for the Pre-Degree/Degree Candidate s area of concentration. Academic Registration Hold Pre-Degree or Degree Candidates who earn one grade of C or below in the doctoral program, fall below a GPA of 3.25, or find themselves on academic probation will have a hold placed on registration until seeking academic counseling from an advisor, Director of Doctoral Program or department chair responsible for the Pre-Degree/Degree Candidate s area of concentration, or from the Degree Candidate s Doctoral Committee. Once academic counseling has taken place, the Director of Doctoral Program or department chair responsible for the Pre-Degree/Degree Candidate s area of concentration, or the Chair of the Degree Candidate s Doctoral Committee may remove the Academic Registration Hold. Course Enrollment Overload COEHP graduate courses are scheduled with a maximum enrollment number of students to assure quality instruction. The integrity and quality of a course may be compromised when students are added to a full course. Students may be placed in a full course with written approval from the course instructor and/or Director of Doctoral Program. Study Loads and Enrollment Status Maximum Study Load. The maximum course load for any graduate student is 12 semester hours. Students holding graduate assistantships must register for at least nine, but no more than 10 semester hours of graduate credit. In all cases, graduate students are urged to register only for the number of hours they can complete successfully. Enrollment status for graduate students is based on the number of hours enrolled, excluding withdrawn courses, as follows: Number of Semester Hours Enrolled Graduate Enrollment Status Full-time 9 or more semester hours Half-time 4 semester hours Less than half-time 1-3 semester hours Students on financial aid seeking information about how enrollment status may affect financial aid eligibility should contact the Financial Aid office. Graduate Assistantships A student holding an appointment as a graduate assistant must be fully admitted to a graduate degree program, be in good academic standing, and earn a minimum of nine and maximum of 10 semester hours of graduate course work (or required prerequisites) during the period in which the assistantship is held. Work assignments cannot exceed 19 hours per week. Students granted an assistantship are not permitted to reduce their course load to less than 9 hours and retain the assistantship. Revision 6/1/

13 Academic Standing Required Academic Standing Students enrolled in a degree program must maintain a minimum graduate overall grade point average of 3.25 for the Doctor of Education.. Students must be in Good Academic Standing to be eligible for graduation and for admission to Doctoral Candidacy. Good Academic Standing is defined for doctoral students as an overall GPA of 3.25 or higher. Courses earned with grades of "D" may not be used toward a graduate degree or certificate, but will be calculated in the overall grade point average. Courses with earned grades of "C" or below may not be transferred from another institution for credit toward a graduate degree or certificate. A minimum graduate program grade point average of 3.25 is required in the doctoral program. A maximum of one course with a grade of C may apply to the Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Leadership. Courses with earned grades of D or below (including grades of D, F, or WF) may not be used toward degree or certification completion, but will be calculated in the overall graduate grade point average. Graduate students are expected to maintain Good Academic Standing as they progress toward completing their programs. Students will be evaluated each term based on the overall GPA. The academic standing classifications for doctoral students are as follows: 1. Good Academic Standing 2. Academic Probation 3. Academic Exclusion Academic Probation A student whose overall grade point average falls below 3.25 in the Doctoral Program, after the completion of at least nine (9) hours of graduate work in their program, begins the next term on academic probation. A student must earn a term GPA of 3.25 or higher each term while on Academic Probation. One of three possible actions will be implemented for a student on Academic Probation at the end of each term of enrollment: 1. A student who earns a term GPA of 3.0 or higher and raises his or her overall GPA to 3.0 or higher will return to Good Academic Standing. 2. A student whose term GPA is 3.0 or higher, but whose overall GPA remains below 3.0, will remain on Academic Probation. 3. A student who earns a term GPA below 3.0 while on Academic Probation, regardless of the overall GPA, will be excluded for one term. Removal from Probation Occurs when, at the end of a probationary term a student's graduate overall grade point average equals or exceeds Academic Exclusion Occurs when a student on academic probation earns a term GPA below 3.25 regardless of the overall GPA. The length of exclusion will be a minimum of one term. One term is defined as the Fall, Spring, Revision 6/1/

14 or Summer term. The Summer term includes all sessions; thus, an excluded student is required to sit out all sessions that comprise the Summer term. The student must apply to be reinstated by the program and college. Reinstatement for the Doctor of Education Program Mandatory period of exclusion is a minimum of one term. Students must apply for reinstatement after the period of exclusion to the College of Education and Health Professions Doctoral Admissions Committee. Process for Applying for Readmission Following Exclusion The student on Academic Exclusion is not guaranteed the opportunity to return to the University. Steps to be followed for students seeking to be reinstated are: 1. Following the period of exclusion, the student must apply for readmission to the university. 2. The student should submit a letter indicating justification for reinstatement to the Chair of the Department that houses the student's program of study (or to a new program of study). 3. The Director of the Doctoral Program obtains input from doctoral faculty and makes a recommendation to the Graduate Admissions Committee. 4. With a positive recommendation the committee, the student will be reinstated on probation and allowed to continue coursework subject to the prevailing course schedule and all provisions or conditions established by the Director of the Doctoral Program or committee. 5. The student being reinstated must sign a statement indicating understanding of the conditions under which reinstatement is occurring such as, the requirements for returning to Good Academic Standing, the consequences for obtaining a term GPA lower than 3.0 (3.25 for the doctoral program), and the knowledge that students must be in Good Academic Standing to be eligible for graduation and for admission to Doctoral Candidacy. Degree Completion/Graduation A student cannot complete requirements for the Doctor of Education Degree in Curriculum and Leadership or graduate from the College of Education & Health Professions doctoral program with an earned grade of C or below (including grades of D, F, or WF) in more than one course. Grades of D or below (including grades of F or WF) cannot be used for degree completion and/or acquisition of certifications; however, a grade of D or below will be calculated in the student s overall grade point average (calculating grades of D or below will impact the student s overall GPA and potential degree and/or certification completion). Courses taken at other institutions with earned grades of C or below (including grades of D, F, or WF) cannot be used as transfer courses by students entering COEHP graduate studies. A student cannot complete degree requirements for the Doctor of Education Degree in Curriculum and Leadership with a grade point average below Revision 6/1/

15 Academic Misconduct Students are responsible for adhering to the regulations pertaining to academic misconduct published under Student Rights and Responsibilities in the Student Handbook available in the Student Life Office and on the Web at Grievance Faculty members and/or students may refer to the latest edition of the CSU Student Handbook (Students Rights and Responsibilities), the CSU Faculty Handbook, Director of Judicial Affairs, and/or Dean of Students for detailed information regarding policies and procedures for classroom behavior, academic grievances and related concerns. Attendance Regular attendance is a requirement in the Doctor of Education Degree Program in Curriculum and Leadership. More than nine (9) clock hours of absence from class in a three-semester hour course will result in withdrawal from the course. Instructors may set other attendance requirements. Tardiness to class may result in a student being marked absent from the class. Students participating in classes at a distance in online, video, synchronous or asynchronous courses will be subject to participation requirements to include real-time participation or submission of student work by deadlines set by instructors. Repetition of Courses Students repeating a course for which credit has already been earned either at Columbus State University or by transfer of credits from another institution forfeit the previous credit in that course (except in the case of courses that may be repeated for credit). The student's final grade in the course will be the one made on repetition (even if the grade in the previous course is higher). No more than two courses may be repeated and for no more than one time each. Only courses with grades of C or below may be repeated. After earning a graduate degree at Columbus State University, a student will forfeit credit earned for courses taken as repeat courses after graduation (except in the case of courses that may be repeated for credit). Graduation Procedures (Refer to CSU website and/or current CSU catalog) Degree Candidates completing all requirements for the Doctor of Education Degree in Curriculum and Leadership and desiring to apply for graduation should apply on-line to the CSU Registrar s Office one (1) semester prior to their anticipated semester/session of completion. Students must assure that the following documents/requirements are completed and forwarded to the CSU Registrar s Office: Application for Graduation (Apply on-line via MyCSU through the Enrollment Services tab). Approval of Defense of Dissertation signed by all Doctoral Committee Members Certification that all requirements for Doctor of Education Degree in Curriculum and Leadership have been met Approval of Transfer Credit for Graduate Students Forms Verification of Approved Course/Credit Substitutions Verification that all financial obligations to CSU have been satisfied (CSU Registrar or related offices) Revision 6/1/

16 Additional documents as requested (TBA) UNIVERSITY LIBRARY - Doctoral Library Assistance CSU Libraries offer general research assistance to doctoral students. Individual meetings can be scheduled with the education liaison librarian. The following stipulations must be met before an appointment can be made: Student must have selected a topic Student must have done preliminary research/searching on topic Student advised to give a two week notice of needed appointment CSU Libraries do not offer the following services: 1. Reading of drafts 2. Citation style checking 3. Deep content assistance INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD The CSU Institutional Review Board (IRB) must approve all research involving human subjects. Instructions for applying for IRB review can found at this website: Revision 6/1/

17 APPENDIX A Columbus State University College of Education and Health Professions DOCTOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAM CHECKLIST Upon Admission to the Doctoral Program: 1 st semester in the program Complete the Online COEHP Graduate Orientation. Meet with pre-candidate and complete Advisory Form (See Appendix G) Complete and review dispositions with student. (Semester 1) Pre-Degree Candidacy Period Responsibilities: Complete and review dispositions with student. (Semester 3) Completion of all coursework up to Dissertation with a minimum of a 3.25 GPA and no more than one grade of C or below Register for EDUF 8000, Prospectus Select Doctoral Committee and Committee Chair (at least 3 members) (See Appendix H: Doctoral Dissertation Committee Appointment Form. Original to Director of the Doctoral Program who ensures appropriate signatures with signed forwarded to student, Doctoral Committee Chair, and Office of Doctoral Advising and Records) Prepare Chapters 1 and 2 of Dissertation for Defense of Prospectus Upon successful completion Prospectus Defense Student and Chair submit Approval of Prospectus form (Original to Director of the Doctoral Program who ensures appropriate signatures with signed forwarded to student, Doctoral Committee Chair, and Office of Doctoral Advising and Records) Upon successful completion of defense of the Dissertation Proposal, the Dissertation Committee submits a signed copy of the Doctoral Committee Proposal Approval Form. (Original to Director of the Doctoral Program who ensures appropriate signatures with signed forwarded to student, Doctoral Committee Chair, and Office of Doctoral Advising and Records). Program Chair will change candidacy status in ISIS.) Degree Candidacy Period Responsibilities: Submission of IRB Application for review by CSU Institutional Review Board (IRB). IRB application information is found at this website: Completion of dissertation Submit Application for Dissertation Defense to Doctoral Committee Chair (See Appendix L. Copies to student, student s file, and Committee Chair.) Person(s) Responsible Student Student & Advisor Student & Advisor Student & Advisor Student & Advisor Student Student, Advisor & Committee Chair Student & Committee Student & Chair Student, Chair, & All Committee Members Student & Chair Student & Chair Student & Chair Date Initials Advisor/Chair Revision 6/1/

18 Post notification of Dissertation Defense (Use Application for Dissertation Defense form, Appendix L.) Successful defense of dissertation and approval of dissertation by Doctoral Committee. (Final Approval of Dissertation form, Appendix M, completed by Doctoral Committee. Copies to student, student s file, and Committee Chair) Graduation Responsibilities: Submission of final copy of dissertation to the Director of Doctoral Program who is responsible for printing and filing with the Schwob Library Archives and publication in e Press (graduation requirement) Apply to graduate with Office of Enrollment Services one semester prior to Final Defense of Dissertation (online) Complete Degree Progress Sheet and submit to the appropriate persons for signatures and then to the Director of the Doctoral Program. Student & Chair Student & Chair Student Student Student & Chair Revision 6/1/

19 APPENDIX B Sample Program of Study by Semester for Ed.D. in Curriculum and Leadership (Leadership Track) 1 of 2 EDUL 8715 (3) Doctoral Seminar Semester 1 (Fall Semester) EDUL 8102 (3) Leading For Change EDUL 8105 (3) Leadership Theory Semester 2 (Spring Semester) EDUL 8126 (3) Politics of Education Semester 3 (Summer Semester) EDUF 8126 (3) Introduction to Statistical Methods in Education EDUL 8108 (3) Applications of Neurological Research to Student Learning EDUF Semester 4 (Fall Semester) 8127 (3) Quantitative Experimental Research EDUL 8104 (3) Supervision of Teaching and Learning EDUF Semester 5 (Spring Semester) 8117 (3) Qualitative Research Methods EDUL 8209 (3) Organizational Theory: Implications for Student Performance Semester 6 (Summer Semester) EDUL 8127 (3) Creating Resilient Leaders EDUF 8125 (3) Mixed Methods in Research Education Continues on next page Revision 6/1/

20 Sample Program of Study by Semester for Ed.D. in Curriculum and Leadership (Leadership Track) 2 of 2 EDUF 8000 (0) Prospectus Semester 7 (Fall Semester) EDUF 8129 (3) Developing the Dissertation Proposal EDUL 8115 (3) Policy and Ethics E*** 8*** (3) Approved Electives EDUF 8999 (3) Dissertation Semester 8 (Spring Semester) E*** 8*** (3) Approved Electives EDUF 8999 (3) Dissertation Semester 9 (Fall Semester) E*** 8*** (3) Approved Electives EDUF 8999 (3) Dissertation Semester 10 (Spring Semester) E*** 8*** (3) Approved Electives Revision 6/1/

21 Sample Program of Study by Semester for Ed.D. in Curriculum and Leadership (Curriculum Track) 1 of 2 EDUL 8715 (3) Doctoral Seminar Semester 1 (Fall Semester) EDCI EDCI EDCI 7157 (3) Curriculum Development and Reform Semester 2 (Spring Semester) 8116 (3) Trends and Issues in Curriculum Studies 8157 (3) Quality Assessment and Evaluation Semester 3 (Summer Semester) EDUF 8112 (3) Curriculum Design and Evaluation EDCI 8115 (3) Diversity in Education Semester 4 (Fall Semester) EDUF 8126 (3) Introduction to Statistical Methods in Education EDCI EDUF EDCI EDUF EDCI 8555 (3) Selected Topics in Education (Policy Perspectives on Curriculum Teaching) Semester 5 (Spring Semester) 8127 (3) Quantitative Experimental Research 8555 (3) Selected Topics in Education (Advanced Collaboration for the Improvement of Curriculum) Semester 6 (Summer Semester) 8117 (3) Qualitative Research Methods 8117 (3) Professional Development and Learning Continues on next page Revision 6/1/

22 Sample Program of Study by Semester for Ed.D. in Curriculum and Leadership (Curriculum Track) 2 of 2 EDUF 8000 (0) Prospectus Semester 7 (Fall Semester) EDUF 8129 (3) Developing the Dissertation Proposal EDUF 8125 (3) Mixed Methods in Research Education E*** 8*** (3) Approved Electives EDUF 8999 (3) Dissertation Semester 8 (Spring Semester) E*** 8*** (3) Approved Electives EDUF 8999 (3) Dissertation Semester 9 (Fall Semester) E*** 8*** (3) Approved Electives EDUF 8999 (3) Dissertation Semester 10 (Spring Semester) E*** 8*** (3) Approved Electives Revision 6/1/

23 Sample Program of Study by Semester for Ed.D. in Curriculum and Leadership (Higher Education Track ONLINE) 1 of 2 EDUL 8715 (3) Doctoral Seminar Semester 1 (Fall Semester) EDHE 8101 (3) Introduction to Higher Education EDUF Semester 2 (Spring Semester) 8126 (3) Introduction to Statistical Methods in Education EDHE 8102 (3) Academic Affairs EDUF Semester 3 (Summer Semester) 8127 (3) Quantitative Experimental Research EDHE 8112 (3) Higher Education Student Services EDUF Semester 4 (Fall Semester) 8117 (3) Qualitative Research Methods EDHE 8125 (3) Educational Evaluation EDUF Semester 5 (Spring Semester) 8125 (3) Mixed Methods Research in Education EDHE 8720 (3) Current Issues in Higher Education Semester 6 (Summer Semester) EDHE 8110 (3) Policy and Politics of Higher Education EDHE 8123 (3) Research in High Education Continuation on next page Revision 6/1/

24 Sample Program of Study by Semester for Ed.D. in Curriculum and Leadership (Higher Education Track) 2 of 2 EDUF 8000 (0) Prospectus Semester 7 (Fall Semester) EDUF 8129 (3) Developing the Dissertation Proposal EDHE 8103 (3) Finance and Administrative Affairs E*** 8*** (3) Approved Electives or Internship EDUF E*** EDUF E*** EDUF E*** 8999 (3) Dissertation 8*** (3) Approved Electives 8999 (3) Dissertation 8*** (3) Approved Electives 8999 (3) Dissertation 8*** (3) Approved Electives Semester 8 (Spring Semester) Semester 9 (Fall Semester) Semester 10 (Spring Semester) Revision 6/1/

25 APPENDIX C Office of Graduate Studies College of Education and Health Professions Frank Brown Hall University Avenue Columbus, Georgia We are delighted at your interest in our Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) Degree in Curriculum or Leadership. We also offer an Ed.D. Higher Education online program. The Ed.D. program is organized in a COHORT STRUCTURE where candidates enrolled take coursework together. New students are accepted to on campus, online, and satellite programs in varying semesters (not every semester). Please contact Director of Ed.D. (contact information below), for more information about your program of interest. **Please ensure that you have submitted ALL the following to the CSU Graduate Admissions Office, 4225 University Avenue, University Hall, Columbus, Georgia, or (706) (fax). Apply with the admissions office at the link below ($50.00 fee required) by downloading and printing the application from the link below: Submit all official transcripts to the admissions office Submit GRE scores* Submit current Certificate of Immunization to CSU Graduate Admissions (at above website) Complete and send the attached documents in this packet as well as the ones below. *NOTE: You may take the GRE, online, any day at the CSU Testing Center. The test is the GRE General Test, Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical Writing, computer-based version. You may apply for this test at ets.org. For more information, please contact the CSU Testing Center at Please also ensure that you have submitted ALL the following departmental documents to Columbus State University, Admissions Office, 4225 University Avenue, University Hall, Columbus, Georgia, or (706) (fax): Resume Include previous education, related professional employment/experiences, professional service/contributions, and special recognition. Two (2) Letters of Reference At least one letter of reference should be from a building level administrator (principal) or your direct supervisor if you are in a system level position or other work arena. Additional references may be provided if desired. (Use Letter of Recommendation Form provided). Two (2) additional references we can call Demographic Information Form (form attached) Clearance certificate from the State of Georgia and verification of employment or federal background check Verification of Experience Form signed/verified by superintendent or supervisor (corporate sector applicant). (form attached) Acceptable scores on oral and written interview completed on campus (scheduled at a later date) Thank you for your interest in Columbus State University. Let us know if we can assist you in any way. Sincerely, Dr. Tom Hackett, Chair, CFL hackett_paul@columbusstate.edu Revision 6/1/

26 Doctor of Education Degree in Curriculum and Leadership or Higher Education To be Admitted to Columbus State University Graduate School: The requirements for admission to Graduate School for consideration for pre-candidate status by the College of Education and Health Professions Office of Graduate Studies Doctor of Education Degree in Curriculum and Leadership or Higher Education degree: 1. The applicant must hold at least a master s degree from an accredited United States institution, or the equivalent from an international institution. 2. The applicant must be in academic good standing at the institution last attended. 3. The applicant must file an official application and related documents with the Columbus State University (CSU) Graduate Admissions Office. 4. GPA of at least 3.5 on all graduate course work at an accredited United States institution in fulfillment of the requirement for a graduate degree; 5. The applicant must submit a copy documentation of satisfactory scores on the general portion (quantitative and verbal) of the Revised Graduate Record Exam (GRE) with a satisfactory score on the writing assessment component. 6. Four (4) years of experience in a school setting or in a leadership role in the private sector or commensurate experience approved by Doctoral Admissions Committee. 7. The successful applicant must not have a criminal record or discharge from the armed services that would prevent recommendation for related teacher, counseling or leadership positions. 8. The successful applicant must not have been removed from or denied admittance to a teacher education program or student teaching. Please ensure that you have submitted ALL the following to the CSU Graduate Admissions Office: Apply with the admissions office: ( $50.00 fee required Submit all official transcripts to the admissions office Submit GRE scores Submit current Certificate of Immunization to CSU Graduate Admissions (online at above website) For consideration by the College of Education and Health Professions Doctoral Admission Committee, submit these documents to the Admissions Office: Resume Include previous education, related professional employment/experiences, professional service/contributions, and special recognition. Two (2) Letters of Reference At least one letter of reference should be from a building level administrator (principal) or your direct supervisor if you are in a system level position or in the corporate sector. Additional references may be provided if desired. (Use Letter of Recommendation Form provided). Demographic Information Form (form attached) Clearance certificate from the State of Georgia/verification of employment. Federal background check needed only if not currently in a school environment. Program of Entry/Teaching Experience Form signed/verified by superintendent or supervisor (private sector candidates) Acceptable scores on oral and written interviews scheduled by Doctoral Admissions Committee. Revision 6/1/

27 LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FORM For Admission to Graduate Studies Doctoral Degree Program College of Education and Health Professions Columbus State University TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT Applicant s Name: Address: Telephone Number: Major/Area of Study: (check one) Curriculum Leadership Higher Education Semester you are applying: of (year) Please Mail or Fax Reference to: Columbus State University Admissions Office 4225 University Avenue Columbus, GA Fax # Under the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, you may decide whether letters of reference written at your request are to be held confidential or whether they are to be available for your personal inspection. Check one of the following statements and place your signature in the space provided so that the referee will be advised of your choice. Confidential file. I grant permission for this letter of recommendation to be held confidential by Columbus State University Open file. I retain the choice of having letters of reference available to me Signature of Applicant Date TO BE COMPLETED BY INDIVIDUAL RECOMMENDING THE APPLICANT You may wish to make additional comments by letter. If so, please attach your letter to this form so that the department may identify the applicant s choice with respect to the right of access under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. Please note that while the applicant may have waived his/her right of access under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, in some circumstances this letter may be subject to disclosure under the provisions of the Georgia Open Records Act. Please mail this recommendation directly to the applicant s department as noted above. 1. Knowledge of Applicant: Approximately, how long have you known this applicant? How well do you feel you know the applicant? Casually Well Very Well What was the nature of your contact(s) with the applicant? Teacher Major Advisor Employer Other (Specify) Revision 6/1/

28 2. Evaluation: In comparison with other students who have the same amount of experience and training, I rate this person as follows: Knowledge in subject of proposed study Ability to grasp new concepts Originality, Intellectual creativity Mathematical and logical thought Written expression Oral expression Human Relation Skills Perseverance toward goals Ethical Dispositions Potential as a counselor (if applicable) Potential as an educational leader (if applicable) Top 5% Top 10% Top 20% Upper 50% Unable To Rate 3. Recommendation: Considering this applicant s academic records, special abilities, ambition, and determination, please indicate your recommendation: Recommend strongly Recommend Recommend with reservation Cannot recommend 4. Additional Comments: Please add any comments that you feel will assist in evaluating the applicant s potential to pursue graduate study. Name of Individual Recommending Applicant (please print): Date Signature: Title: Organization: City, state, zip code: Phone number (optional): ( ) PLEASE MAIL OR FAX THIS FORM DIRECTLY TO THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE THE ADDRESS AND FAX # ARE ON PAGE 1 OF THIS FORM Revision 6/1/

29 COLUMBUS STATE UNIVERSITY Doctor of Education Degree in Curriculum and Leadership or Higher Education Demographic Sheet Student: Address: School System: (or work place name) School Name: School (work) Address: Telephone: (Work) (Home) (Cell) Previous degrees, date awarded college or university: Degree Major Date College or University Undergraduate: Masters: Specialist: Area of Interest in the Doctoral Program (Check One) o Educational Leadership o Curriculum & Instruction o Higher Education (fully online program) Columbus, GA COEHP Graduate Studies Program Program Entry/Teaching Experience Verification Form Revision 6/1/