All students must adhere to all other general requirements of the Urban Education Doctoral Program pertaining to such issues as residency, preliminary examinations, dissertation proposals and defense, and time limits. Back to Top Emphasis in Adult Education Specialization in Adult and continuing Education will ordinarily consist of a minimum of 30 graduate credits excluding dissertation credits. At lease 21 credits must be taken after admission. Students in the doctoral program with an emphasis in Adult and Continuing Education may select from the department electives to fulfill this requirement. Admissions decisions are based on academic credentials, as well as a student s evidence of commitment to the interest in urban adult education issues, and a match between student interests and faculty expertise.
Most students participate part time and maintain full-time employment while in the program.
However, research or graduate assistantships are available for those interested in pursuing the program full time.