EDD 9906 Dissertation: Individual Support for Prospectus Preparation and Continued Research

This course allows the doctoral candidate additional time to closely work with the research director toward completion of chapters 1, 2, and 3 prior to the prospectus defense. It is also used for candidates who seek continual research support at other stages of the dissertation. This is a Pass or Fail course.

Credits

1

Typically Offered

Demorest Campus/Athens Campus: as needed

Student Learning Outcomes

SCHOOL OF EDUCATION OUTCOMES (See School of Education Syllabus A – IV)

COURSE OUTCOMES:

Upon successful completion of this course, the candidate will be able to:

1. Develop a model that will guide the development of the research questions, hypotheses, instrument choice and research design.
2. Investigate and determine instruments to use and sample sizes that may be necessary.
3. Develop research questions and hypotheses.
4. Complete the introductory and literature review sections of the prospectus.