Emphasis

A Doctor of Education student may choose to complete a 9-hour emphasis within the concentration area in lieu of 9 elective hours. The emphasis must include 9 hours of content coursework (EDU 8341, EDU 8342, EDU 8343) beyond the required core and concentration courses and a submitted paper to a peer-reviewed journal on the topic of emphasis.

The purpose of the emphasis is to gain additional knowledge in an area of educational interest. In order to declare an emphasis, the student must complete an emphasis application and plan of study, and submit the paperwork to the Ed.D. office for the Director and Dean’s approval. An emphasis will be granted once coursework is successfully completed and evidence provided of submission of the paper to a peer reviewed journal.