HELP Timeline

HELP Program Timeline Progression

YEAR 1: Coursework fosters development of dissertation topic, resulting in the completion of introduction, and literature review chapters.

YEAR 2: Course readings and assignments support the completion of a dissertation prospectus and committee approval for the student’s research.

YEAR 3: Data collection and analysis, written dissertation, and oral defense.

Therefore, through the inherent synergy between coursework and dissertation research, students work closely with faculty to complete the Ed.D. program within a three-year time frame. View more information about the HELP program in the Degrees Site.

Fall Semester Year One

Spring Semester Year One

Summer Semester Year One

Fall Semester Year One

EDD 7100: Research Inquiry 

3 Credit Hours

Spring Semester Year One

EDD 7102: Quantitative Research Methods

3 Credit Hours

Summer Semester Year One

EDD 7104: Organizational Theories and Cultures in Higher
Education

3 Credit Hours

Fall Semester Year One

EDD 7103: Historical and Contemporary Issues in
Higher Education

3 Credit Hours

Spring Semester Year One

EDD 7105: Ethics and Law in Higher Education Administration

3 Credit Hours

Summer Semester Year One

EDD 7200: Finance and Administration in Higher Education

3 Credit Hours

Fall Semester Year One

EDD 7001: Dissertation Development I

3 Credit Hours

Spring Semester Year One

EDD 7002: Dissertation Development II

3 Credit Hour

Summer Semester Year One

EDD 7003: Dissertation Development III

1 Credit Hour

Fall Semester Year One

Fall Semester Year Two

Spring Semester Year One

Spring Semester Year Two

Summer Semester Year One

Summer Semester Year Two

Fall Semester Year One

EDD 7101: Qualitative Research Methods

3 Credit Hours

Spring Semester Year One

EDD 7208: Advanced Qualitative Methods OR EDD 7209 Advanced Quantitative Methods

3 Credit Hours

Summer Semester Year One

EDD 7203: Program Development and Assessment in Higher Education

3 Credit Hours

Fall Semester Year One

EDD 7107:  Higher Education Leadership Theory and Research

3 Credit Hours

Spring Semester Year One

EDD 7202: Leadership and Administration in Student Affairs 

3 Credit Hours

Summer Semester Year One

EDD 7204: High-Impact Teaching in Higher Education 

3 Credit Hours

Fall Semester Year One

EDD 8000: Research Development Seminar

1 Credit Hour

Spring Semester Year One

EDD 8000: Research Development Seminar

1 Credit Hour

Summer Semester Year One

EDD 8000: Research Development Seminar

1 Credit Hour

Fall Semester Year One

Fall Semester Year Three

Spring Semester Year One

Spring Semester Year Three

Summer Semester Year One

Summer Semester Year Three

Fall Semester Year One

EDD 7106: Social Justice Issues and Policies in Higher Education

3 Credit Hours

Spring Semester Year One

EDD 7108:Globalization and Higher Education

3 Credit Hours

Summer Semester Year One

EDD 8000: Research Development Seminar

1 Credit Hours

Fall Semester Year One

EDD 7207: Promoting Inclusive Environments for Students in Higher Education

3 Credit Hours

Spring Semester Year One

EDD 8000: Research Development Seminar

3 Credit Hours

Summer Semester Year One

Fall Semester Year One

EDD 8000: Research Development Seminar

1 Credit Hour

Spring Semester Year One