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DOCTOR OF EDUCATION

CURRICULUM AND LEADERSHIP

Policies and Procedures

Office of COEHP Graduate Studies

Fall 2017

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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 31907-5645

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



1. 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.

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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.

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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

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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) 565-3562.

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

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

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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

http://registrar.columbusstate.edu/forms.php 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, 706-568-2301. The form should be completed,

signed by the department chair from the applicant’s program and submitted with materials supporting the

http://registrar.columbusstate.edu/forms.php


appeal to the Director of Graduate Studies, Frank D. Brown Hall, 3124. 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 email.

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


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.

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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 3.25.

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,


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 3.25.


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 http://students.columbusstate.edu/.

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)

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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:

http://research.columbusstate.edu/irb/



APPENDIX A

Columbus State University

College of Education and Health Professions

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION PROGRAM CHECKLIST

Person(s)

Responsible

Date Initials –

Advisor/Chair

Upon Admission to the Doctoral Program:

1st semester in the program

Complete the Online COEHP Graduate Orientation. Student

Meet with pre-candidate and complete Advisory Form (See

Appendix G) Student &

Advisor

Complete and review dispositions with student. (Semester 1) Student &

Advisor

Pre-Degree Candidacy Period Responsibilities:

Complete and review dispositions with student. (Semester 3) Student &

Advisor

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 Student &

Advisor

Register for EDUF 8000, Prospectus Student

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)

Student,

Advisor &

Committee

Chair

Prepare Chapters 1 and 2 of Dissertation for Defense of

Prospectus Student &

Committee

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)

Student &

Chair

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.)

Student,

Chair, & All

Committee

Members

Degree Candidacy Period Responsibilities:

Submission of IRB Application for review by CSU Institutional

Review Board (IRB). IRB application information is found at this

website: http://research.columbusstate.edu/irb/

Student &

Chair

Completion of dissertation Student &

Chair

Submit Application for Dissertation Defense to Doctoral

Committee Chair (See Appendix L. Copies to student, student’s

file, and Committee Chair.)

Student &

Chair


Post notification of Dissertation Defense (Use Application for

Dissertation Defense form, Appendix L.) Student &

Chair

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)

Student &

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)

Student

Apply to graduate with Office of Enrollment Services one

semester prior to Final Defense of Dissertation (online) Student

Complete Degree Progress Sheet and submit to the appropriate

persons for signatures and then to the Director of the Doctoral

Program.

Student &

Chair


APPENDIX B

Sample Program of Study by Semester for

Ed.D. in Curriculum and Leadership (Leadership Track)

1 of 2

Continues on next page

Semester 1 (Fall Semester)

EDUL 8715 (3) Doctoral Seminar

EDUL 8102 (3) Leading For Change

Semester 2 (Spring Semester)

EDUL 8105 (3) Leadership Theory

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 8127 (3) Quantitative Experimental Research

EDUL 8104 (3) Supervision of Teaching and Learning


EDUF 8117 (3) Qualitative Research Methods

EDUL 8209 (3) Organizational Theory: Implications for Student Performance


EDUL 8127 (3) Creating Resilient Leaders

EDUF 8125 (3) Mixed Methods in Research Education



Ed.D. in Curriculum and Leadership (Leadership Track) 2 of 2


EDUF 8000 (0) Prospectus

EDUF 8129 (3) Developing the Dissertation Proposal

EDUL 8115 (3) Policy and Ethics

E*** 8*** (3) Approved Electives


EDUF 8999 (3) Dissertation










Ed.D. in Curriculum and Leadership (Curriculum Track)

1 of 2

Continues on next page



EDCI 7157 (3) Curriculum Development and Reform


EDCI 8116 (3) Trends and Issues in Curriculum Studies

EDCI 8157 (3) Quality Assessment and Evaluation


EDUF 8112 (3) Curriculum Design and Evaluation

EDCI 8115 (3) Diversity in Education



EDCI 8555 (3) Selected Topics in Education (Policy Perspectives on Curriculum Teaching)



EDCI 8555 (3) Selected Topics in Education (Advanced Collaboration for the Improvement of

Curriculum)



EDCI 8117 (3) Professional Development and Learning



Ed.D. in Curriculum and Leadership (Curriculum Track)

2 of 2




EDUF 8125 (3) Mixed Methods in Research Education












Sample Program of Study by Semester for Ed.D.

in Curriculum and Leadership (Higher Education Track ONLINE)

1 of 2

Continuation on next page



EDHE 8101 (3) Introduction to Higher Education



EDHE 8102 (3) Academic Affairs



EDHE 8112 (3) Higher Education Student Services



EDHE 8125 (3) Educational Evaluation


EDUF 8125 (3) Mixed Methods Research in Education

EDHE 8720 (3) Current Issues in Higher Education


EDHE 8110 (3) Policy and Politics of Higher Education

EDHE 8123 (3) Research in High Education



Ed.D. in Curriculum and Leadership (Higher Education Track)

2 of 2




EDHE 8103 (3) Finance and Administrative Affairs

E*** 8*** (3) Approved Electives or Internship











APPENDIX C

Office of Graduate Studies


Frank Brown Hall - 3124


Columbus, Georgia 31907-5645 706-565-1450

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, 31907-5645 or (706) 568-2462 (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 706-507-8020.

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, 31907-5645 or (706) 568-2462 (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

[email protected]

706-507-8968

mailto:[email protected]


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: (http://admissions.columbusstate.edu/grad/index.php);

$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.

http://admissions.columbusstate.edu/grad/index.php


LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION FORM

For Admission to Graduate Studies

Doctoral Degree Program



TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT

Applicant’s Name: _____________________________________________________________________

Address: ______________________________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: _______________________ Email: ______________________________________

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



Fax # 706-568-2462

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


___ 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) ______


2. Evaluation: In comparison with other students who have the same amount of experience and training, I rate this person

as follows:

Top

5%

Top

10%

Top

20%

Upper

50%

Unable

To Rate

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)

3. Recommendation: Considering this applicant’s academic records, special abilities, ambition, and

determination, please indicate your recommendation:

___ Recommend strongly ___ Recommend with reservation

___ Recommend ___ 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): (___) ________________________ Email: ______________________________

PLEASE MAIL OR FAX THIS FORM DIRECTLY TO THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE

THE ADDRESS AND FAX # ARE ON PAGE 1 OF THIS FORM


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)____________________________________________

Email ___________________________________________

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


To the Applicant: Complete Part A

PART A: Applicant’s Name:

Last____________________________ First______________________________ MI______________

Student Identification Number (909): _________________Social Security Number: _________________

Degree Program: _______________________

School________________________________

District/System_________________________

Leadership Position Currently Held

___Team Leader ___Assistant Principal ___Department Chair

___ Leadership Team ___Principal ___Grade Level Chair

Other: ______________________________________________________________________________

Number of years: TEACHING experience ________________

Number of years: ADMINISTRATIVE experience _________

_________________________________________________________________________________

Part B: Superintendent – Please verify applicant’s leadership position. Signature denotes leadership

ROLE as defined by local system.

________________________________________________________________

Name of Superintendent or Supervisor (PLEASE PRINT)

__________________________________________________________ _____________________

Signature of Superintendent or Supervisor Date

__________________________ _____________________________ _____________________

City District State

Please e-mail form to: [email protected] or send to the following:

Office of Admissions



Columbus, Georgia 31907-5645

Fax: (706) 568-2462

mailto:[email protected]


APPENDIX D

College of Education and Health Professions (COEHP)

Advisement Verification Form for Doctoral Candidates

To the Student: Complete Part A, including your signature.

To the Advisor: In order to verify that the student has met with you, please sign and date Part B.

Part A

Student‘s Name

Last _______________________ First_________________ Middle_________________ Jr., etc.____

CSU ID Number _______________________________

Graduate Program to which you have been admitted: ______Ed.D. in Curriculum & Leadership

Area of Emphasis: _____Curriculum

_____Leadership

_____Higher Education

Signature of Student: _______________________________ Date: _______________

Part B

The student listed above has met with me regarding the course of study in his/her desired graduate

program.

Signature of Advisor: ________________________________ Date: ________________

Advisor please return completed form to:

Program Assistant, COEHP Doctoral Program, Frank Brown Hall

Room 3107 - Phone: 706-565-1447


APPENDIX E



DOCTORAL DISSERTATION COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT FORM

Student Name _____________________________________ Date ________________________

Current Address

______________________________________________________________________________

Street City State Zip

Discipline _____________________________________

Members of the Advisory Committee: Signature

_________________________________ ____________________________________

(Chair)

_________________________________ ____________________________________

_________________________________ ____________________________________

(Methodologist)

_________________________________ ____________________________________

_________________________________ ____________________________________

Procedural information:

____________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Signature of Candidate Date Signature of Department Chair Date

____________________________________________ ________________________________________________

Signature of Director of Graduate Studies: Date Signature of Dean, COEHP Date

cc: Committee

Student


APPENDIX F

ONE-PAGE PROSPECTUS ABSTRACT

Doctoral Student present this completed form to your Committee

Chair to initiate the discussion concerning Prospectus Defense.

Doctoral Candidate Student ID

Tentative Title:

Statement of Problem:

Definition of the Area for Research:

Overarching Research Question(s):

Proposed Methodology:


Columbus State University Doctoral Program in Education

DISSERTATION PROSPECTUS APPROVAL FORM The dissertation prospectus submitted by:

Candidate Name: ______________________________ Candidate ID: _________________

Entitled:_________________________________________________________________

The date of the dissertation prospectus defense: ______________________

The dissertation prospectus has been read, defended and approved by the undersigned. It is

recommended for acceptance to the University in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of

Doctor of Education. The candidate may proceed with the conduct of the dissertation process to include

subsequent submission of the proposal.

______________________________________________ ________________________ Dissertation

Committee Chair (Date)

______________________________________________ ________________________ Dissertation

Committee Member (Date)

______________________________________________ ________________________ Dissertation


& Methodologist

______________________________________________ ________________________ Dissertation


Recommended by:

______________________________________________ ________________________

Director of Doctoral Program (Date)

______________________________________________ ________________________

Dean, College of Education and Health Professions (Date)


Prospectus Defined

The Prospectus is a substantial review and critical analysis of the literature on a topic and

is comprised of Chapters I (Introduction) and II (Review of Literature) of the Dissertation. The

review is both descriptive and evaluative of an area of inquiry of scholarly work done in the past.

The review generally identifies an emphasis on a topic, theme, or point that evolved as a result of

analysis of literature. Typically, a research question has been proposed to guide the review. The

review is a report of primary or original scholarship of mostly written documents. It is not a

summary of the literature, but a thoughtful and comprehensive analysis and synthesis of the

literature, formulating recommendations and placing the topic in an updated context of established

work in the discipline.

The dissertation prospectus must demonstrate that the doctoral candidate has technical mastery of

subject and knowledge of research techniques sufficient enough to carry out independent,

significant scholarly work that will be a meaningful contribution to knowledge and practice in

education. The candidate must also demonstrate high standards for quality investigation of the

literature and knowledge base. In addition, the dissertation prospectus must reflect a problem,

issue, or study that is compatible with the mission of the Ed.D. in education.

Key Elements

In consultation with the dissertation chair and committee members, the student will write a

dissertation prospectus consisting of the statement of the problem, the research question(s), the

literature review, and references. Throughout the writing process, the student must work closely

with his/her dissertation committee. The prospectus must be submitted to the committee

members at least two weeks prior to the scheduled prospectus defense.

No further work (specifically no data collection) on the dissertation should be undertaken by the

student researcher until the prospectus is successfully defended and approved by all members of

the Doctoral Committee. This procedure protects the interests of the student researcher, the

Doctoral Committee chair and members, and the University.

Primary Purpose

The student researcher should remember that the primary purpose of the prospectus is to convince

the Doctoral Committee that the researcher is familiar with the literature in the area to be researched

and that this research will fill a void in the literature and the knowledge base. An additional

consideration for the prospectus is that the student researcher has outlined a research topic and

agenda that can be completed and that will make a contribution to the knowledge base of education.

This is a critical chapter of the dissertation because this is the conceptual and theoretical foundation

for the research project. Since Chapter I serves as the foundation of the research and because some

components of this chapter will be incorporated in the full proposal (Chapters I, II, and III), the

prospectus (Chapters I & II) typically will be from 50 to 75 pages in length.

Reference Section

The student researcher should include a reference section at the conclusion of the prospectus. This

segment will be placed in another section of the final dissertation, but a list of references used in


the prospectus should be included for the benefit of the readers. In addition, it is very helpful to

the Doctoral Committee and to the student if a tentative timeline is also included with the

prospectus. The student researcher is also cautioned to make sure that a title page and initial table

of contents page are also included in the prospectus.

Major Research Studies

A chart or table that outlines the major research studies related to the major components

in Chapter II should be included. For example, if there are three primary components in Chapter

II, educational reform, education in Georgia, and curriculum directors, then there must be a chart

or table of major studies about each of the topics. Finally, a Concept Analysis Chart combining all

the elements of the study should be included. An excellent sample is provided in the Appendix.

The primary elements of the Concept Analysis Chart should include: (1) Authors and dates of

studies to be included; (2) study participants; (3) research design; and (4) outcomes of the study.

This section is not a bibliography; only the most important studies should be included. This is not

about how much the candidate knows, but about how the researcher can convince the dissertation

committee of the important studies and how they relate to each other.

The Doctoral Committee has the responsibility of answering two questions at the

conclusion of the prospectus defense: (1) Does the study make a contribution to the literature in

education; and (2) Is the study doable? These questions should help guide the student researcher

and the Doctoral Committee in planning, developing, and presenting the prospectus.

Prospectus Revision After Defense

Immediately following the successful defense of the prospectus, the student researcher

should make the suggested changes and modifications before beginning work on the remaining

chapters of the dissertation.


PROTOCOLS FOR THE

DOCTORAL DISSERTATION PROSPECTUS DEFENSE

The role of the Chair of the Doctoral Dissertation Prospectus Committee is to convene

members of the Committee and the candidate to discuss the full Prospectus. The Committee

must make an assessment as to whether: (1) the proposed study is logically and rationally

presented; (2) the proposed study has developed an efficient and effective review of literature;

and, (3) the study is of sufficient depth to insure contribution to the field. The Committee may

make recommendations to enhance the quality and conduct of the study that may be addressed

by the candidate during the coming months. It should be noted that the formal Dissertation

Proposal must be presented and approved by the Committee at a later date.

DISSERTATION PROSPECTUS DEFENSE

As set forth in the Handbook for Doctoral Studies in Education

(Columbus State University, 2016)

1. The committee chair will explain the purpose of the meeting and the committee’s primary

tasks.

2. The committee chair will explain how the committee meeting will be conducted.

3. The committee chair will explain the two options (votes) available to each committee

member: “pass” or “fail.” The Chair will introduce the candidate and give the title of the

proposed study.

4. The candidate will take 15-20 minutes acquainting the committee with the proposed

study. In this time period, she/he will also present essential and notable points regarding:

a. the problem studied and why the study was significant.

b. “significant” aspects of the literature review reported in Chapter 2.

c. an overview of the proposed research methodology.


5. Committee members will ask questions in turn, as set forth in #2 above. The candidate

will respond to the questions posed and further discussion, if appropriate, will ensue.

When committee-candidate interactions are complete, the candidate will leave the room

while the committee deliberates.

6. The committee will vote as to the defensibility of the dissertation prospectus,

according to these criteria:

a. Has the candidate proceeded according to the requirements for the dissertation

prospectus?

b. Were the committee’s concerns addressed to every member’s satisfaction?

c. Did the candidate organize the presentation around the written materials?

d. Was the description of the problem adequate?

e. Did the candidate accurately portray the importance of the study in such a manner

that it makes a contribution to the field?

f. Did the candidate cite appropriate literature in Chapter II to guide the research?

g. Did the candidate correctly articulate the need for the research?

f. Was specific guidance given to the candidate to assist with the completion of the

study?

g. Can the study be done efficiently and effectively?

h. Does the candidate have a grasp of the significance of the study?

i. Does the candidate have sufficient resources to complete the study?

7. The Chair will ask the Committee whether or not the proposed study is appropriate and

defensible as a doctoral prospectus. If the Committee votes “yes”, the Chair will invite

the candidate in and inform her/him of the vote and oversee that all required signatures

are affixed to the prospectus. If the vote is “no”, the Chair will invite the candidate into

the examination room and inform her/him of the vote and the options that are open to the

candidate. If the Committee elects to suspend their vote, the Committee will be required


to develop a specific set of recommendations for corrective action and a time-line for

their completion before they convene for the formal vote.

8. The Chair will debrief the candidate at the close of the meeting and discuss how to

improve the dissertation prospectus.

9. The Chair will provide the Doctoral Program Director with all signed documentation

required for official acceptance of the dissertation prospectus.

10. The role of the Chair is to conduct the proceedings, ensure fair treatment of the individual

by members of the Committee, and to assess the pertinence of questions and comments,

as well as to take notes on recommendations offered by Committee members (section by

section).

NOTE: Written comments of Committee Members should be left with the Dissertation Committee Chair


(Sample Prospectus Defense Agenda)


DOCTORAL PROGRAM IN

CURRICULUM AND LEADERSHIP

DISSERTATION PROSPECTUS DEFENSE

<NAME>

<DATE> , <TIME>

<LOCATION>

PROCESS

I. Introduction and welcome

II. Committee organization (absent the candidate)

III. Candidate presentation (15-20 minutes)

IV. Committee questions

V. Revisit questions

VI. Committee deliberation (absent the candidate)

VII. Applicant notification

Given the topic of the dissertation prospectus and the composition of the Committee, the

following order of questioning is suggested:

1. Methodologist (Dr. )

2. Committee Member (Dr. )

3. Committee Chair (Dr. )

Professional Courtesy: As each member of the Prospectus Committee asks questions of the

candidate, other Committee members may wish to probe the candidate further or to follow up on

a related topic. Please ask the Committee member who is currently questioning for permission to

interrupt their questioning process.

It is recommended that the Prospectus Committee Chair make notes for the candidate so that he

or she may respond without hesitation or interruption to the questions of the Committee

members.

Any edited copies of the candidate's prospectus should be left with the Chair. The candidate

must respond promptly to any recommendations or editorial suggestions.


APPENDIX G


Doctoral Program in Education

DISSERTATION PROPOSAL APPROVAL FORM

The dissertation proposal submitted by:

Candidate Name: Candidate ID:

Entitled:

The date of the dissertation proposal defense:

The dissertation proposal has been read and approved by the undersigned. It is recommended for

acceptance to the University in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Doctor of

Education. The above named student is admitted to candidacy for the Doctor of Education degree

and may proceed with the conduct of the dissertation research process, including but not limited

to, submitting IRB request for approval of the research.

Dissertation Committee Chair (Date)

Dissertation Committee Member (Date)

Dissertation Committee Member (Date) & Methodologist


Recommended by:

Director of Doctoral Program (Date)



Dissertation Proposal Evaluation General Learning Outcomes Exceeds Meets Does not meet

Inquiry Skills Doctoral candidates will demonstrate a

sharply focused understanding of inquiry

skills in research methodologies, fitting

within the scope of education.

Excellent

demonstration of

inquiry skills.

Adequate

demonstration of

inquiry skills.

Minimal

demonstration

of inquiry

skills.

Conceptual/ Theoretical Frameworks

Doctoral candidate will demonstrate an

understanding of the major conceptual

frameworks, theoretical underpinnings,

educational issues, and practices needed to

improve teaching, learning, and student

achievement appropriate to the course.

Excellent

demonstration of

the concepts,

theories, issues and

practices to

improve education..

Adequate

demonstration of the

concepts, theories,

issues and practices to

improve teaching,

learning and student

achievement

Minimal

demonstration

of the concepts

and practices

to improve

education.

Applying Research to Practice Doctoral candidate will demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the

knowledge, research, and theories needed to

improve professional practices such as

teaching, learning, and student achievement.

Excellent

demonstration of

knowledge,

research and

theories needed to

improve education.

Adequate

demonstration of

knowledge, research

and theories needed to

improve professional

practices.

Minimal

demonstration

of knowledge,

and research

needed to

improve

education.

Understanding of Research Process

Doctoral candidates will demonstrate the

ability to engage in focused, scholarly

research processes which investigate ways to

improve the practice of teaching, learning,

and student achievement.

Excellent

demonstration of

scholarly research

processes.

Adequate

demonstration of

scholarly research

processes.

Minimal

demonstration

of scholarly

research

processes.

Initial Draft of Dissertation Proposal

Doctoral candidate will present the

dissertation proposal for presentation to a

committee and to gain the knowledge

necessary to complete the dissertation.

Excellent draft of a

dissertation

proposal.

Adequate draft of a

dissertation proposal.

Minimal draft

of a

dissertation

proposal.

Systematic Inquiry Doctoral candidate will produce a proposal

demonstrating the research is worth doing;

s/he is competent to conduct the study; and

the study is carefully planned and can be

executed successfully

Excellent

production of a

proposal. All 3

aspects are

evidenced

exceptionally.

Adequate production of

a proposal. All 3

aspects are evidenced

satisfactorily.

Minimal

production of a

proposal. All 3

aspects are

barely

evidenced.

Review of Literature/References Doctoral candidate will provide

documentation of a minimum of 40

references, at least 25 of which are from peer-

reviewed journal articles. Strict adherence to

APA format throughout the proposal.

Excellent

documentation

from peer-reviewed

journal articles.

Strict adheres to

APA format.

Adequate

documentation from

peer-reviewed journal

articles. Student

strictly adheres to APA

format.

Minimal

documentation

from peer-

reviewed

journals.

Common Conventions of English Usage

Doctoral candidate will employ the common

conventions of academic writing (Sentence

Structure, Word Choice, Grammar, Spelling,

and Writing Mechanics).

Excellent

employment of the

common

conventions of

written English and

formatting.

Adequate employment

of the common

conventions of written

English and formatting.

Minimally

employs the

common

conventions of

written English

and formatting.

Scholarly Treatment of Research

Doctoral candidate will provide a scholarly

treatment of the topic addressing each

element of the assignment.

Excellent scholarly

report addressing

each element of the

assignment in great

detail.

Adequate scholarly

treatment of the topic

in detail.

Inadequate

scholarly

report of

research

concept.



Dissertation Proposal Defense

<NAME>

<DATE>, <TIME>

<LOCATION>

Process

I. Introduction and welcome

II. Committee organization (absent the candidate)

III. Candidate presentation (20-30 minutes)

IV. Committee questions

V. Re-direct of any questions

VI. Committee deliberation (absent the candidate)

VII. Applicant notification

Procedures

Given the topic of the dissertation proposal and the composition of the committee, the following

order of questioning is suggested:

1. Dissertation Committee Member; Dr.

2. Dissertation Committee Methodologist; Dr.

3. Committee Chair; Dr.

When the questioning is completed and the committee is ready to deliberate (and vote), the

candidate will be asked to leave the room. If the vote is favorable (a majority of the members

voting), the Chair will ask the members to affix their signatures to the Dissertation Proposal

Transmittal Form. The Chair will invite candidate back to the room, present the results, and

recommend how the candidate should proceed, debriefing the candidate with the suggestions

(recommendations or mandated modifications) which committee members have recommended.

Following the meeting, the Chair will file the signed Dissertation Proposal Transmittal Form

with the Director of the Doctoral Program (with copy placed in the candidate’s file).


Please note that the Dissertation Committee Chair will make notes and/or a list of

questions regarding the proposal so that the candidate may respond without hesitation or

interruption to the questions of the Dissertation Committee members.

Professional courtesy: As each member of the Dissertation Committee asks

questions of the candidate, other Committee members may wish to probe the candidate

further or to follow up on a related topic. Please ask the Committee member who is

currently questioning for permission to interrupt their questioning process.

Protocols Governing Dissertation Proposal Defense The Dissertation Committee chair will explain the purpose of the meeting and the committee’s

primary tasks.

1. The Dissertation Committee chair will explain how the committee meeting will be

conducted.

2. The Dissertation Committee chair will explain the two options (votes) available to each

committee member: “pass” or “fail.”

3. The candidate will take 20-30 minutes reacquainting the committee with the study. In

this time period, the candidate will also present essential and notable points regarding:


b. any specific revisions in Chapters I & II that addressed concerns raised by the

Committee at Prospectus Defense

c. “significant” aspects of the literature review reported in Chapter 2.

d. an overview of the research methodology as reported in Chapter 3.

4. Committee members will ask questions. The candidate will respond to the questions

posed. Further discussion, if appropriate, will ensue. When committee-candidate

interactions are complete, the candidate will leave the room while the committee

deliberates.

5. The committee will vote as to the defensibility of the proposal, according to these

recommended criteria:

a. Has the candidate proceeded according to the Doctoral Candidate Handbook

requirements and the recommendations of the Chair and Methodologist?

b. Were the committee’s concerns addressed to every member’s satisfaction?

c. Did the candidate organize the study around the research questions?

d. Was the description of the standard statistical procedures proposed appropriate?


e. Did the candidate accurately portray the importance of the study in such a manner

that it makes a contribution to the field?

f. Did the candidate cite appropriate literature in Chapter II to guide the research?

g. Did the candidate correctly articulate the research methodology?

h. Was specific guidance given to the candidate to assist with the completion of the

study?

i. Can the study be done efficiently and effectively within the prescribed time

parameters?

j. Does the candidate have a grasp of the significance of the study within the constraints

prescribed by the committee?

k. Does the candidate have sufficient resources to complete the study?

6. Outcomes of the Dissertation Proposal Defense

a. Committee Approval and No Further Revisions

b. Minor revisions to the proposal

Revisions are reviewed and approved only by the Dissertation Chair. The

Dissertation Proposal Transmittal form is not signed by the Chair and the Committee

members until the written proposal is acceptable.

c. Major revisions to the proposal and possible repeat of the dissertation proposal

defense

(1) Revisions must be reviewed and approved by the full Committee. The

Dissertation Proposal Transmittal form is not signed by any Committee member

until the proposal is acceptable. The Dissertation Proposal Transmittal form is

not signed by the Committee until the written proposal is acceptable.

(2) Possible repeat of the dissertation proposal defense.

7. The candidate will be invited back into the room and be informed of the vote and,

depending on the vote, how to proceed.

Note to Committee: Please leave the Chair with your edited copy of the

candidate’s proposal. The candidate must respond very

quickly to any of your recommendations or editorial

suggestions.


APPENDIX H


Institutional Review Board

Application for Institutional Review Board Review See Website http://research.columbusstate.edu/irb/

Part I – To be completed by researcher:

General Instructions for Completion of Protocol: Unless otherwise instructed, type all

information in the area below each question, using as much space as necessary.

I. Principal Investigator(s):

Name: CSU ID: E-Mail:

Mailing Address: Phone:





Faculty Supervisor (if applicable): Department:

Faculty Supervisor E-Mail: Phone:

II. Title of Project:

III. Dates of Proposed Research: Start: End:

IV. Source of Funding for the Protocol:



V. Purpose of the Study: In a brief statement, clearly describe your research reason for

performing this study, including: 1) all of the objectives of the study (including hypothesis when

applicable), and 2) the anticipated outcomes.

VI. Description of Participants and Recruitment:

Number of Participants: Age of Participants: 18 and older under 18 (specify age(s)):

How are participants to be selected and recruited?

What is your relationship to the participants?

Compensation: If compensation is to be awarded for participation in the study describe below,

be specific. If no compensation will be given, state “none”.

VII. Methodology: Explain exactly what the participants will be asked to do. Include the

amount of time that each participant will need to devote to the study. Insert copies of any

questions or surveys that will be given to the participants. Researchers should take care not to

collect any data, especially demographics, unless doing so is necessary and they have specific

plans to analyze or otherwise make use of the data. Explain how each variable measured

supports the purpose of your study. If this is part of a thesis or dissertation, insert the

Methodology section of the thesis or dissertation proposal below. Use as much space as

necessary.


VIII. Risks of Participation: List all physical, economic, social, and/or psychological risks. If

the risks of harm to a participant are not greater than those ordinarily encountered in daily life

or during the performance of routine physical or psychological examinations, then state: “No

more than minimal risk.” If, however, the protocol involves more than minimal risk, specify

procedures for protecting participants.

IX. Benefits: Describe the potential benefits to the participants and/or others as a direct result

of this research project.

X. Informed Consent Process: Explain the process through which you will provide the

potential participant all the information they need to decide whether or not to participate.

Append a copy of any written forms, cover letters, verbal scripts, and/or assent scripts that you

will use. Waiver of the informed consent process is limited to research involving the collection

or study of existing data, publicly available information, and observation of unmanipulated

public behavior where data is recorded in such a manner that identifiers cannot be linked to

individuals.

a. What types of information will be collected? Attach a copy of all survey instruments, interview

questions, word or activity tests, etc.

b. Will demographic information be collected? Yes No List all demographic

information that will be collected, if applicable:

c. Will participants be identifiable to anyone? If so, explain how their identity will be

safeguarded:

d. For what purpose is the information being collected (e.g., publication, thesis)?


XI. Electronic Signatures: This page may be submitted in hard copy if necessary. It may be

faxed.

Principal Investigator(s):

I understand and will abide by federal policy concerning human subjects’ research. In addition, I

agree to:

•Obtain approval from the IRB prior to instituting any change in project protocol.

•Inform the IRB immediately of any unforeseen risks or adverse effects.

•Keep signed consent forms, if required, from each participant for the duration of the project,

including publications.

•Submit a Continuation/Conclusion report at 12- month or shorter time intervals (as indicated on

the approval letter).

I accept the responsibilities indicated above. I have attached a copy of my training certificate.

Signed: Date:

Principal Investigator 1

Signed:

Principal Investigator 2

Faculty Advisor (if student-only project)

Date:

I have collaborated in the development of the research proposal described in the attached and

have reviewed all of the information enclosed and will oversee the work described. I will

endeavor to ensure that all of the PI responsibilities are fulfilled. I have read the protocol

submitted for this project for content, clarity, and methodology.

Faculty Advisor (Please Print) Faculty Advisor’s Signature Date

Part II - To be completed by the IRB:

The proposed research has been reviewed by the Institutional Review Board (IRB). According to

the Federal common rule regulation, it is designated:

Exempt

Expedited

Full Board Review

Conditional approval with required modifications/recommendations.

Signature of IRB Chairperson or Member:

Date: _

Approved

Not Approved


APPENDIX I

Dissertation Process

Dissertation Chapter Description of Major Contents Courses* Document

STEP 1 – Prospectus Development and Approval

Chapter I

Introduction Introduction

Statement of the Problem

Research Questions

Chapter II

Literature Review Literature Review

Defend Prospectus

STEP 2 – Proposal Development and Approval

Chapters I and II (revised from

prospectus) See above

Chapter III

Methodology Research Design

Population and Sampling

Instrumentation

Procedures (Ethics and Data

Collection)

Data Analysis

How Results will be

Reported

Evaluation of Research

Methods

Defend Proposal

Submit IRB Application and Obtain IRB Approval

Submit Proposal for Approval by School District (if applicable)

STEP 3 – Study Completion, Dissertation Development and Approval

Chapters I, II, and III (revised after

study) See above

Chapter IV

Results Results in narrative and

tabular form

Reported by research

question, etc.

Chapter V

Summary Summary

Interpretations

Conclusions

Practical Implications

Limitations

Recommendations for Future

Study

Defend Dissertation

STEP 4 – Final Dissertation Formatting and Submission

All Chapters Formatted (include any revisions recommended from

Defense)

Submit copies of final dissertation

as instructed.

*You will work on the specified chapters in designated courses, but in addition, you will work with your chair for all five chapters

and your methodologist chapters III and IV outside of your coursework




APPLICATION FOR DISSERTATION DEFENSE

____________________________________ ______________________ Student CSU ID Number

__________________________ ___________________________ _____________________________

Date Time Location

______________________________________________________________________________________

Title of Dissertation:

Abstract: (Copy and paste Abstract here or attach as separate page.)

_________________________________ ______________________________ ________________ Student Signature Date

____________________________________ __________________________________ __________________

Dissertation Committee Chair Signature Date



Doctoral Program in Education

FINAL DISSERTATION APPROVAL FORM

The dissertation submitted by:

Candidate Name: Candidate ID:

Entitled:

The date of the final dissertation defense:

The dissertation proposal has been read and approved by the undersigned. It is recommended for

acceptance to the University in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the degree of Doctor of

Education. The candidate must make corrections and submit for edit review within fifteen (15)

working days following successful defense.

Dissertation Committee Chair (Date)


Dissertation Committee Member (Date) & Methodologist


Recommended by:

Director of Doctoral Program (Date) ________________________________________________ _________________________

Director, COEHP Graduate Studies (Date)


ELECTRONIC COPY: All dissertations will be submitted in electronic format

for posting on the CSU ePress repository when final approval is obtained.

cc: Associate Provost for Graduate School


Dissertation Evaluation Rubric

Ideas and Content Does Not Meet

Expectations

Approaching

Expectations Meets Expectations Exemplary

The topic is not defined.

To extract meaning from

the text, the reader must

make inferences based on

sketchy or missing

details. The writing

reflects more than one of

the following problems.

One or more of the

following may be

reflected in the writing:

a. The writer is still in

search of a topic or

has not begun to

define the topic in a

meaningful way.

b. Ideas are very limited

or unclear;

inaccuracies are

apparent.

c. The reviewed

literature is minimal

and does not cover the

topic.

d. The writing does not

draw on knowledge of

the important issues in

the area of study. The

text may be

repetitious or may

read like a collection

of disconnected

random thoughts.

e. A line of reasoning

has not been clearly

developed. The writer

often strays off topic.

It is difficult to see

where the writer is

headed.

The topic is defined, even

though the development is

still basic.

One or more of the

following may be


a. Topic(s) is loosely

based on current or

future leadership

problems.

b. Ideas are reasonably

clear, though they may

not be detailed,

accurate, or expanded

enough to show in-

depth understanding or

development.

c. The reviewed

literature generally

covers the topic; gaps

may be evident.

d. The writing draws on

knowledge of the

important issues in the

area of study;

however, the ideas are

discussed in ways that

make it difficult to

assess their

contribution to the

development of the

topic.

e. A line of reasoning has

not been clearly

developed. The writer

generally stays on

topic but does not

develop a clear

theme(s).It is easy to

see where the writer is

headed, though more

information is needed

to “fill in the blanks.”

The topic is clearly

defined; the topic

development reflects

knowledge of the issues

in the area of study.

All of the following are


a. Topic(s) is based on

current or future

leadership problems.

b. Ideas are presented

clearly and contribute

to the development of

the topic.

c. The reviewed

literature sufficiently

covers the existing

research base for the

topic.

d. The writing reflects

knowledge of the


area of study; the

discussion of these

reflects some insight

into them.

e. A clearly developed

line of reasoning is

demonstrated through

specific details that

support the central

idea and develop a

clear theme(s).

The topic is very well

defined; topic

development

demonstrates critical and

creative constructions /of

the issues of the area of

study.



a. Topic(s) is based on

current or future

leadership problems.

b. Ideas are presented

clearly; critical

analysis of the ideas

contributes to the

argument presented or

viewpoint supported

with regard to the

topic.

c. The reviewed

literature fully covers

the existing research

base for the topic.

d. The writing clearly

and accurately reflects

knowledge of the


area of study; the

discussion of these

issues reflects insight

into them.

e. A well-developed line

of reasoning is

demonstrated through

the logical

construction of

arguments.


Organization Does Not Meet

Expectations

Approaching


The organization does not

conform to the

requirements put forth in

the Doctoral Student

Handbook. The writing

lacks a clear sense of

direction. Ideas and

details seem strung

together in a loose or

random fashion; there is

no identifiable internal

structure.

One or more of the

following may be


a.There is no introduction

to set up what follows,

and/or there is no

conclusion to tie-up

loose ends and give

the reader a sense of

closure.

b. The order, structure,

or presentation of

information is

disjointed.

c. The connections

between ideas are

confusing or not even

present.

d. Sequencing needs

work.

e. Details are misplaced.

f. Pacing is not controlled.

The writer includes

extraneous discussion or

does not include enough

discussion.

g. The organization does

not support the main

idea(s) or theme(s).

The organization

conforms to the



Handbook. The

organizational structure

within the major sections

is not strong enough to

move the reader through

the paper without

confusion.

One or more of the

following may be


a.The introduction does

not sufficiently

capture the reader’s

interest or set up what

follows, and/or the

conclusion does not

tie-up loose ends

leaving the reader

without a full sense of

closure.


or presentation of

information is at times

disjointed.

c. Transitions often link

ideas in a logical

order; at other times

connections between

ideas seem fuzzy.

d. Sequencing shows

some logic

e. Some details seem

misplaced.

f. Pacing is fairly well

controlled, though the

writer sometimes

moves ahead too

quickly or spends too

much time on details

that do not matter.

g. The organization

sometimes supports

the main idea(s) or

theme(s). At other

times the reader

perceives need for

transition.

The organization

conforms to the



Handbook. The



is strong enough to move

the reader through the

paper without confusion.



a. The introduction

captures the reader’s

interest and sets up

what follows, and the

conclusion leaves the

reader with some

sense of closure.


or presentation of

information is logical

and progresses

deliberately

throughout the paper.

c. Transitions link ideas

in a logical order.

d. Sequencing is logical

and effective.

e. Details fit where they

are placed.

f. Pacing is controlled

and contributes to the

arguments presented

in the paper.

g. The organization

flows smoothly and

supports the main


The organization

conforms to the



Handbook. The



enhances the central




a.The introduction

captures the reader’s

interest and sets up

what follows, and the

conclusion leaves the

reader with a full

sense of closure.


or presentation of

information is

cohesive, enabling the

reader to move easily

through the text.

c. Thoughtful transitions

clearly link ideas in a

logical order.

d. Sequencing is logical

and effective.

e. Details fit where they

are placed and are

applied to multiple

ideas.

f. Pacing is very well

controlled; the writer

knows when to

elaborate and when

such elaboration

becomes cumbersome.

g. The organization

flows smoothly,

supports the main

idea(s) or theme(s),

and reflects the body

of literature about a

given area of inquiry.


Writing Style and Conventions Does Not Meet

Expectations

Approaching


The writer demonstrates

limited control over

standard writing

conventions. Errors in

spelling, punctuation,

capitalization, usage and

grammar, paragraphing,

and/or APA formatting

repeatedly distract the

reader and make the text

difficult to read.

One or more of the

following may be reflected

in the writing:

a. APA formatting and

styling are frequently

incorrect.

b. References are

frequently cited

incorrectly in the text

or reference list.

c. Errors in grammar or

usage are very

noticeable and affect

meaning and detract

from the writer’s style.

d. Internal punctuation

(e.g., commas,

apostrophes, semi-

colons; dashes, colons,

parentheses, quotation

marks) is frequently

missing or wrong. This

contributes to

misunderstanding and

stylistic concerns.

e. Paragraphing is

missing, irregular, or so

frequent that it has no

relationship to the


of the text.

f. No clear style is

evident. The reader

must read once to

decode, then again for

meaning.


reasonable control over a

limited range of standard

writing conventions.

Conventions are sometimes

handled well and enhance

readability; at other times

errors are distracting and

impair readability.

One or more of the

following may be reflected

in the writing:

a. APA formatting and

styling are generally

correct. Errors exist and

are repeated throughout

the paper.

b. References are

generally cited

correctly, but some

errors exist in the text

or reference list.

c. Grammar and usage are

usually correct; some

decoding is needed to

comprehend the paper.


(e.g., commas,

apostrophes, semi-

colons; dashes, colons,

parentheses, quotation

marks) is sometimes

missing or wrong. This

contributes to possible

misunderstanding and

stylistic concerns.

e. Paragraphing is

attempted but may run

together or begin in the

wrong places.

f. A writing style is

emerging, but writing

errors detract from the

style.


a good grasp of standard

writing conventions.

These conventions are

used effectively to

enhance readability.



a. APA format and

styling are correct;

minimal errors exist.

b. References are cited

correctly in the text

and reference list.

c. Grammar and usage

are correct and

contribute to clarity

and style.


(e.g., commas,

apostrophes, semi-

colons; dashes,

colons, parentheses,

quotation marks) is

correct. Minimal

errors exist.

e. Paragraphing tends to

be sound and

reinforces the

organizational

structure.

f. A clear writing style

is evident.

g. Synthesizing of

literature is evident.


an excellent grasp of

standard writing

conventions. These

conventions are used

effectively to enhance

readability.



a. APA format and

styling are correct;

no errors exist.

b. References are cited

correctly in the text

and reference list.

Grammar and usage

are correct and

contribute to clarity

and style.

c. Internal punctuation

(e.g., commas,

apostrophes, semi-

colons; dashes,

colons, parentheses,

quotation marks) is

correct. No errors

exist.

d. Paragraphing is

sound and reinforces

the organizational

structure.

e. Synthesizing of

literature is clearly

evident.

f. A clear writing style

is evident, and the

writer manipulates

conventions –

especially grammar –

for stylistic effect.


Critical Thinking Does Not Meet

Expectations

Approaching


Higher order thinking is

not present or is present at

a minimal level.

One or more of the

following may be


a. Little or no

consideration is given

to others’ research.

This research is

consistently reported

rather than

synthesized.

b. Arguments connecting

existing research and

theories to the

research topic have

not been developed

c. Supporting theory is

not presented or not

connected to the

writer’s ideas.


present but not

consistently demonstrated


One or more of the

following may be


a. Consideration is given

to others’ research;

this research is

frequently reported

rather than

synthesized.



theories to the research

topic have begun to be

developed and are not

clearly tied to the

writer’s ideas or the

research topic.

c. Supporting theory(ies)

is(are) presented but is

(are) not explicitly tied

to the writer’s ideas.

Major omission of

existing supporting

theory exists.






a. Reasonable



this research has been

analyzed and

synthesized.



theories to the

research topic have

been developed and

are tied to the writer’s

ideas and the research

topic.


is(are) analyzed,

discussed, and tied to

the writer’s ideas.

Minimal gaps in

existing supporting

theory exist.



throughout the paper and

results in an original,

creative treatment of the

topic.



a. Thoughtful



this research has been

thoroughly analyzed

and synthesized.



theories to the

research topic have

been developed and

are clearly tied to the

writer’s ideas and the

research topic.


is(are) thoroughly

analyzed and

discussed and tied to

the writer’s ideas. If

appropriate, existing

gaps in theory are

identified.


FINAL DISSERTATION DEFENSE

< candidate name >

<date>

<time>

<location>

PROTOCOL

I. Call Meeting to Order

II. Introductions

III. Purpose of Meeting

IV. Committee Organization

V. Defense

VI. Disposition and Notification

Given the topic of the dissertation and the composition of the committee, the following order of

questioning will be used:

1. Educational Leadership Committee Member (Dr. ????)

2. Methodologist (Dr. ????)

3. Committee Member (Dr. ????? )

4. Committee Chair (Dr. ?????)


Requirements for Dissertation Defense

<NAME>

<Date>

<Time>

Oral Defense of the Dissertation: Forms, Committee Discussion and Outcomes

At the oral defense of the dissertation, the following conditions must be met:

1. Forms: At the oral dissertation defense, the candidate must bring the

“Dissertation Approval” form. These are given to the Dissertation Chair.

2. Committee Discussion, Vote, and Outcomes of the Oral Dissertation Defense:

a. A formal discussion in private is held by the dissertation committee.

b. A vote of the committee is required to obtain approval as to whether the

candidate has passed the Oral Defense. A majority of the committee

members must be present, and agree that the candidate has passed the oral

defense of the dissertation.

c. Outcomes of the Oral Dissertation Defense

i. Candidate passes the oral defense. The candidate then proceeds to

finalizing the written preparation of the dissertation. The "oral"

defense leads to the final written dissertation. The final written

dissertation including completion of all other doctoral requirements

will constitute completion of the dissertation. This is supervised by

the Dissertation Chair.

ii. Candidate does not pass the Oral Dissertation defense. The

candidate must meet with the Dissertation Chair to address the

elements of the defense and/or written dissertation that need

corrections. After the corrections have been made, the Committee

Chair will then determine the candidate’s readiness to orally defend

the dissertation and the oral defense process will begin again.


Protocol for Dissertation Defense

<NAME>

<Date>

The following items will serve as the guiding protocols for

conducting the Oral Defense of the Dissertation:

The dissertation chair will call the meeting to order, introduce guests as appropriate, explain the

purpose of the meeting and the committee’s primary tasks and inquire as to whether or not the

meeting should proceed.

1. The dissertation chair will provide a protocol for the conduct of the meeting to all

members and candidate.

2. The dissertation chair will explain how the committee meeting will be conducted.

3. The dissertation committee will deliberate absent the candidate and visitors concerning

the appropriateness of the defense and the written dissertation.

4. The dissertation chair will invite the candidate and visitors back into the deliberation

room and explain the voting options available to each committee member.

5. The candidate will take 25-30 minutes reacquainting the committee with the study. In this

time period, s/he will also present essential and notable points regarding:


b. any specific revisions in Chapters 1-3 that addressed concerns raised at the

proposal defense.

c. “significant” aspects of the data reported in Chapter 4.

d. “implications” of the results as reported in Chapter 5.

e. the important findings emerging from the study will be explained.

f. any major “conclusions” will be described and related directly to the original

research questions.

6. Committee members will ask questions in turn, as set forth in #2 above. The candidate

will respond to the questions posed. A second round of questions will be permitted the

Committee. Further discussion, if appropriate, will ensue.


7. The role of the Chair is to conduct the proceedings, ensure fair treatment of the candidate

by members of the Committee, and to assess the pertinence of questions and comments

concerning the dissertation. Questions from the audience may be taken, but the questions

are directed through the Dissertation Chair who will determine whether or not the

candidate will answer.

8. When the questioning is complete and the committee is ready to deliberate (and vote), the

candidate and all visitors will be asked to leave the room.

9. The committee will vote as to the defensibility of the dissertation according to these

criteria:

a. Has the candidate following the recommendations according to what was agreed

to in his/her approved proposal, as modified by any subsequently approved

amendments, agreements, and discussions?

b. Was the study conducted in an appropriate manner? Were the committee’s

concerns addressed to every member’s satisfaction?

c. Did the candidate organize her/his analysis and results around his/her research

questions? Was the analysis acceptable, appropriate and complete?

d. Was the description of the statistical procedures used appropriate? Were any

important findings or conclusions overlooked?

e. Did he/she accurately state the implications that can be drawn from the results?

Were the important strengths and limitations of the study identified and discussed

in light of future research?

f. Did he/she point out consistencies and inconsistencies in the results with those in

the literature cited in Chapter 2?

g. Did he/she correctly speculate on the meaning(s) of the results?

h. Was specific guidance given to future researchers with an interest in examining

this problem?

10. If the vote is favorable (majority vote of those so voting), the dissertation chair will ask

the members to affix their signatures to the Approval of Dissertation form.

11. The dissertation chair will invite the candidate and the audience back to the room, inform

her/him of the results, and recommend how he/she should proceed, debriefing him/her

with the suggestions (recommendations or mandated modifications) which committee

members have recommended.

TO THE COMMITTEE MEMBERS: Please leave the chair with your edited copy of the

candidate’s dissertation. The candidate must respond very quickly to any of your

recommendations or editorial suggestions.


Please note that the Dissertation Chair will make notes for the candidate so that she/he may

respond without hesitation or interruption to the questions of the Committee members.

Professional courtesy: As each member of the Dissertation Committee asks questions of the

candidate, other Committee members may wish to probe the candidate further, or to follow up

on a related topic. Please ask the Committee member who is currently questioning for

permission to interrupt their questioning process.

Note: Written comments of committee members should be left with the

dissertation chair.

Committee: Thank you for your valuable contribution to this process. Without your

assistance <candidate name> would not be here today.

Evaluation of Final Defense

Component Does not

Meet

Meets Exceeds

Good understanding of the general theoretical foundation of the research area

Good understanding of the general research methodology

Good report of findings, conclusions and implications

Answered research questions in complete and scholarly fashion

Competent and effective presentation


APPENDIX J

Thesis and Dissertation Submission Approval Form (For form go to: https://library.columbusstate.edu/docs/csu_etd_approval.pdf)

Student Name:

909 Number:

Major:

Degree Name:

Document Title:

The CSU Graduate Council has adopted a Thesis and Dissertation Guide. See p.3 of the guide for specific requirements for submitting the thesis. Doctoral students should see the Dissertation Guide. The CSU Libraries requires two copies of each thesis or dissertation printed on 100% cotton bond paper. These will be delivered to the library by the CSU Print Shop. The two library copies will be made public – one in the circulating collection and the other in Archives. All theses and dissertations submitted to the library will be converted to an electronic (digital) format and posted on CSU ePress, the library’s institutional repository.

Release Options

Check one of the following to indicate your consent to have the library host your electronic thesis or dissertation:

1. Provide open and immediate public access to the Thesis or Dissertation using the Creative Commons CC-BY-NC license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/)

2. Embargo: restrict public access for 2 years. Requires written documentation of patentability, confidentiality agreements, or restrictive prepublication/post publication policies. Requires PRIOR approval by the Associate Provost and Director of Graduate Studies. Written requests including documentation should be submitted separately to the Director of Graduate Studies at least 4 weeks before final submission date.

Student Agreement

I certify that the version I submitted is the same as that approved by my advisory committee.

Student Signature: Date:

Thesis/Dissertation Chair: Date:

Print Thesis/Dissertation Chair Name:

To be submitted to Library.

https://library.columbusstate.edu/docs/csu_etd_approval.pdf

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/


APPENDIX K

SUBMISSION OF FINAL DISSERTATION

As set forth in the Handbook for Doctoral Studies in Education (Columbus State University, 2016),

following a successful defense, the candidate is required to make revisions as outlined by the dissertation

committee and submit the revised copy to the Director of the Doctoral Program for review within thirty (30)

working days following the defense. The Director of the Doctoral Program will submit a digital final copy of

the dissertation along with the completed Final Dissertation Approval Form to the Director of COEHP Graduate

Programs, the Associate Provost for Graduate Studies, the Dean of Libraries, and the Columbus State University

Print Shop for printing and binding.

Responsibility of the Director of the Doctoral Program

The Director of the Doctoral Program is responsible for ensuring that the dissertation is submitted with

corrections as outlined by the dissertation committee within thirty (30) working days of the successful defense.

Candidates who have successfully defended dissertations, but have not completed revisions as outlined may

participate in a graduation ceremony but will not receive a degree until final revisions are submitted and

approved. In extenuating circumstances, the Director of the Doctoral Program may approve additional time for

the candidate to make corrections for an additional fifteen (15) working days. As part of this process, the

Director of the Doctoral program may require that the dissertation be reviewed by editors approved by COEHP

Graduate Studies for formatting. Additional time for corrections may only be approved by the Dean of the

COEHP. Within ten (10) working days from receipt of the final copy of the dissertation, it is the responsibility

of the Director of the Doctoral Program to submit a digital copy of the dissertation along with the completed

Final Dissertation Approval Form to the Director of COEHP Graduate Programs, the Associate Provost for

Graduate Studies, and the Dean of Libraries. At the same time, the Director of the Doctoral Program will

forward the final approved copy of the dissertation to the Columbus State University for printing and binding.


Eight copies will be printed and distributed as follows: Library (2 copies), Chair of the Dissertation Committee

(1 copy), Committee Members (1 copy each), COEHP Archives (1 copy), student (2 copies).

The Director of the Doctoral Program is responsible for ensuring that the printed bound copies of the

dissertation are disseminated upon printing. The printed, bound copies should be disseminated within two

months of forwarding to the Columbus State University Print Shop.

Responsibility of the Dean of Libraries

The Dean of Libraries is responsible for maintaining a digital copy of the dissertation approved by the

Director of the Doctoral Program, the Director of COEHP Graduate Studies, and the Dean of the College of

Education. Additionally, the Dean of Libraries will maintain a bound copy of the approved dissertation for

scholarly review and research.

Responsibility of the Dean of COEHP

The Dean of COEHP is responsible for approving the final copy of the dissertation and ensuring that the

Director of the Doctoral Program submits a digital copy of the dissertation along with the completed Final

Dissertation Approval Form to the Director of COEHP Graduate Programs, the Associate Provost for Graduate

Studies, the Dean of Libraries and that the Director of the Doctoral Program forward the final approved copy of

the dissertation to the Columbus State University for printing and binding The Director of the Doctoral Program

will make a report regarding dissertation submittal to the Dean of COEHP at a regularly monthly meeting.

During the annual evaluation process, the Director of the Doctoral Program will submit a written report

regarding disposition of dissertations to include a list of candidates making successful defenses, number of

dissertations printed, and location of printed and digital copies of final copies of dissertations.

Responsibility of the Director of COEHP Graduate Studies

The Director of COEHP Graduate Studies is responsible for maintaining a final copy of the dissertation

in n COEHP Archives.


APPENDIX L

PETITION FOR APPEAL


GRADUATE COUNCIL


DIRECTIONS:

Refer to the on-line CSU Catalog (www.columbusstate.edu) to secure the most current information regarding university

(CSU) and program (COEHP) specific admission requirements (Academic rules/regulations). If you have an admission

deficiency, you should first make efforts to correct the deficiency. Admissions appeals will then be considered if a student

retains a minimal deficiency in one requirement that may be compensated by strengths in the remaining admission

requirements if the deficiency is not a requirement mandated by a related accrediting, licensing, certifying or governing

entity.

PETITION DOCUMENTS: Letter of statement concerning appeal from Coordinator of the desired program of study (Under separate cover);

Letter of support or affirmation from a former college/university faculty member or advisor;

Letter from petitioner clearly stating the reason for the appeal and/or exception to existing

academic rules and regulations;

_______Undergraduate/graduate transcripts; and

Signature of the Department Chair of the desired program of study (Department of Teacher Education or

Counseling, Educational Leadership and Professional Studies).

COVER INFORMATION/SIGNATURES:

Petitioner’s Name: ____________________________________________________________________

Mailing Address: ____________________________________________________________________

Email: ______________________________________________________________________________

Telephone Numbers: (W) (H) __________________________________

Student Identification Number (CSU ID #): ________________________________________________

GRE Scores Q: V: ____________ Writing Assessment: ______

Undergraduate GPA: Graduate GPA: _________

Desired Program of Study/Degree: _____________________

Required information is complete and correct:

_________________________________________________ _________________

Petitioner’s Signature Date

Appeal documents are complete:

_________________________________________________ _________________

Department Chair’s Signature Date

RETURNED

COMPLETED

APPLICATION TO:

Office of Graduate Studies

Frank Brown Hall - 3124



Columbus, GA 31907

FAX (706) 568-5088

http://www.columbusstate.edu/


APPENDIX M (1 of 3) College of Education and Health Professions

Ed.D. Curriculum and Leadership Degree (Leadership Track) Progress Sheet

Name: _____________________________________CSU I.D. No: _______________________ Home Phone ( )________________________ Highest Degree Earned ______

RESEARCH (15 hours) Hrs. Course Taken Term/Yr. Grade

EDUL 8715 Doctoral Seminar 3

EDUF 8126 Introduction to Statistical Methods in Education 3

EDUF 8127 Quantitative Research Methods in Education 3

EDUF 8117 Qualitative Research Methods 3

EDUF 8125 Mixed Methods Research in Education 3

SPECIALIZATION** EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP (24 hours) Hrs. Course Taken Term/Yr. Grade

EDUL 8102 Leading for Change 3

EDUL 8104 Supervision of Teaching and Learning 3

EDUL 8105 Leadership Theory 3

EDUL 8126 Politics of Education 3

EDUL 8127 Creating Resilient Leaders 3

EDUL 8108 Applications of Neurological Research to Student Learning 3

EDUL 8209 Organizational Theory: Implications for Student Performance 3

EDUL 8115 Policy and Ethics 3

DISSERTATION (12 hours) Hrs. Course Taken Term/Yr. Grade

EDUF 8000 Prospectus 0

EDUF 8129 Developing the Dissertation Proposal 3

EDUF 7999/8999 Dissertation 3



ELECTIVES (12 Approved Semester Hours in Discipline)

Student must provide course descriptions /syllabi for approval of transfer credit.

Hrs. Course Taken Term/Yr. Grade

3

3

3

3

TOTAL Program Semesters Hours 63

Comments: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Advisor: _________________________________________ Date: ___________________________

Verified by: ______________________________________ Director of Doctoral Program: _________________________________


APPENDIX L (2 of 3) College of Education and Health Professions

Ed.D. Curriculum and Leadership Degree (Curriculum Track) Progress Sheet



EDUL 8715 Doctoral Seminar 3





SPECIALIZATION** CURRICULUM (24 hours) Hrs. Course Taken Term/Yr. Grade

EDUF 8112 Curriculum Design and Evaluation 3

EDCI 8157 Quality Assessment and Evaluation 3

EDCI 8115 Diversity in Education 3

EDCI 8116 Trends and Issues in Curriculum 3

EDCI 7157 Curriculum Development and Reform 3

EDCI 8117 Professional Development and Learning 3

EDUL 8108 Applications of Neurological Research to Student Learning 3

EDCI 8555 Selected Topics: Policy Perspectives on Curric, Teaching 3










3

3

3

3


Comments: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Advisor: _________________________________________ Date: ___________________________



APPENDIX L (3 of 3) College of Education and Health Professions

Ed.D. Curriculum and Leadership Degree (Higher Education Track) Progress Sheet



EDHE 8722 Doctoral Seminar 3





SPECIALIZATION** HIGHER EDUCATION (24 hours) Hrs. Course Taken Term/Yr. Grade

EDHE 8101 Introduction to Higher Education 3

EDHE 8102 Academic Affairs 3

EDHE 8112 Higher Education Student Services 3

EDHE 8123 Research in Higher Education 3

EDHE 8125 Educational Evaluation 3

EDHE 8110 Policy and Politics of Higher Education 3

EDHE 8720 Current Issues in Higher Education 3

EDHE 8103 Finance and Administrative Affairs 3










3

3

3

3


Comments: _______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Advisor: _________________________________________ Date: ___________________________


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