A completed dissertation acceptable to the student's dissertation committee is a requirement for the Ed.D. degree. A student must maintain continuous registration until all requirements of the degree are fulfilled. If such registration should be impossible, the student must secure a leave of absence. Candidates must comply with all the requirements of both the Graduate School and the Graduate School of Education. The program usually consists of a minimum of 72 credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree.
Some programs have additional credit hour requirements.
A student must maintain continuous registration until all requirements of the degree are fulfilled. If such registration should be impossible, the student must secure a leave of absence. The university requires that dissertations be reviewed by an outside reader and be defended by the student. It is assumed that students will develop critical thinking and professional performance, that they will gain an understanding of educational research methods appropriate to their professional responsibilities, and that they will improve their ability to work effectively with other personnel in professional settings. A minimum of 32 credit hours beyond the baccalaureate degree is required.