Student Affairs, Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Doctoral students are required to complete 66 credits beyond the Master's degree including 12 credits of EDCP899, nine credits of electives, and nine credits in a professional concentration. Students can complete a three-credit internship as part of the elective requirement.
Advance to Candidacy: In addition to course requirements, students must successfully pass a comprehensive exam in order to advance to candidacy.
Post-Candidacy: Complete at least 12 credits of EDHI899 doctoral dissertation research as well as successfully defend and submit an original dissertation.
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| EDHI750 | International Higher Education | 3 |
| EDCP774 | Advanced Seminar in Theories of College Student Development | 3 |
| EDCP775 | Facilitating Student Learning in Higher Education | 3 |
| EDCP776 | Social Justice in Student Affairs and Higher Education | 3 |
| EDCP870 | Professional Issues Seminar | 3 |
| EDCP871 | Student Affairs Doctoral Capstone Seminar | 3 |
| EDHI672 | Modes of Inquiry in Education Research | 3 |
| EDCP742 | Examining College Environments and Outcomes | 3 |
| EDCP772 | Research in Student Affairs | 3 |
| HESI773 | Designing Qualitative Research in Counseling and Student Affairs Contexts | 3 |
| Quantitative Methods course | 3 | |
| Advanced Research Methods/Methodology course | 3 | |
| Electives | 9 | |
| Specialization Requirements | ||
| Select nine credits in a professional concentration | 9 | |
| Dissertation Research Requirements | ||
| EDCP899 | Doctoral Dissertation Research | 12 |
| Total Credits | 66 | |