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2010-2011 Calendar | Education |
Arts Education (Doctor of Philosophy) Program
Faculty of Education
91泡芙 Calendar 2010-2011
Doctor of philosophy (PhD) degrees signify the acquisition of advanced knowledge in a field of specialization and advanced competence in conducting significant and original education research. This PhD program accentuates theoretical and professional studies and advanced scholarly inquiry in education. This program is for those interested in becoming scholars and leaders in art education.
This program requires successful completion of a minimum of 20 units of course work and culminates in a comprehensive examination and a doctoral thesis.
Admission Requirements
See graduate general regulation 1.3 for University admission requirements. In exceptional circumstances, applicants who do not meet these requirements may be considered if superior scholarly or professional achievement is demonstrated.
Graduate education admission is granted to a specific degree and to a particular program or specialization. Updated application information is available November 15 at . All applicants are reviewed once a year. Completed applications must be received by January 15 with admissions decisions available by March 15.
Program Requirements
Educational Theory
Students complete both of
- EDUC 901-5 Seminar in the History of Educational Theory
- EDUC 902-5 Interdisciplinary Seminar in Contemporary Educational Theory
Arts Core
Students complete
- EDUC 945-5 Doctoral Seminar in Arts Education
Curriculum Specialization
Students complete
- EDUC 910-5 Directed Readings
Research Methodology
Courses in research methodology may be required depending upon the student鈥檚 research interests.
Comprehensive Examination
All candidates also complete a comprehensive examination by enrolling in
- EDUC 983-5 Doctoral Comprehensive Examination
This course is a prerequisite to EDUC 899 Doctoral Thesis. Normally, the comprehensive exam is completed in the term in which course requirements are completed, or the term immediately following.
Thesis
Normally, before the fourth course, a thesis research plan is presented to the tenured or tenure track Faculty of Education member whom the student proposes to be senior supervisor. Following the supervisor鈥檚 approval and at least one other faculty member chosen in consultation with the senior supervisor, the supervisory committee is formed and the student proceeds to the thesis by completing:
- EDUC 899-10 Doctoral Thesis
Academic Requirements within the Graduate General Regulations
All graduate students must satisfy the academic requirements that are specified in the Graduate General Regulations (residence, course work, academic progress, supervision, research competence requirement, completion time, and degree completion), as well as the specific requirements for the program in which they are enrolled, as shown above.