EDUC 911 - Dissertation

1-3 hours
A field-based, practice-centered inquiry, which consists of comprehensive action research of significant importance. The dissertation attests to the learner’s understanding of an issue and ability to conduct action research related to the improvement of professional practice from which others benefit. This is the most rigorous portion of the Ed. D. in which learners are expected to demonstrate the highest standards of scholarship and inquiry. The dissertation is comprised of four written chapters consisting of a proposal (introduction), a literature review, methodology, findings, and conclusion. Students must register for this course throughout the doctoral program for a total of 12 credit hours. GR