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

EDD 7100: Research Inquiry 

3 Credit Hours

EDD 7102: Quantitative Research Methods

3 Credit Hours

EDD 7104: Organizational Theories and Cultures in Higher
Education

3 Credit Hours

EDD 7103: Historical and Contemporary Issues in
Higher Education

3 Credit Hours

EDD 7105: Ethics and Law in Higher Education Administration

3 Credit Hours

EDD 7200: Finance and Administration in Higher Education

3 Credit Hours

EDD 7001: Dissertation Development I

3 Credit Hours

EDD 7002: Dissertation Development II

3 Credit Hour

EDD 7003: Dissertation Development III

1 Credit Hour

Fall Semester Year Two

Spring Semester Year Two

Summer Semester Year Two

EDD 7101: Qualitative Research Methods

3 Credit Hours

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

3 Credit Hours

EDD 7203: Program Development and Assessment in Higher Education

3 Credit Hours

EDD 7107:  Higher Education Leadership Theory and Research

3 Credit Hours

EDD 7202: Leadership and Administration in Student Affairs 

3 Credit Hours

EDD 7204: High-Impact Teaching in Higher Education 

3 Credit Hours

EDD 8000: Research Development Seminar

1 Credit Hour

EDD 8000: Research Development Seminar

1 Credit Hour

EDD 8000: Research Development Seminar

1 Credit Hour

Fall Semester Year Three

Spring Semester Year Three

Summer Semester Year Three

EDD 7106: Social Justice Issues and Policies in Higher Education

3 Credit Hours

EDD 7108:Globalization and Higher Education

3 Credit Hours

EDD 8000: Research Development Seminar

1 Credit Hours

EDD 7207: Promoting Inclusive Environments for Students in Higher Education

3 Credit Hours

EDD 8000: Research Development Seminar

3 Credit Hours

EDD 8000: Research Development Seminar

1 Credit Hour

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