KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE PROPOSAL OR REVISION,
Cover Sheet (10/02/2002)
Course Number/Program Name EDUC 9100
Department Bagwell College of Education
Degree Title (if applicable) Doctor of Education (EdD)
Proposed Effective Date Fall 2006
Check one or more of the following and complete the appropriate sections:
X New Course Proposal
Course Title Change
Course Number Change
Course Credit Change
Course Prerequisite Change
Course Description Change
Sections to be Completed
II, III, IV, V, VII
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
I, II, III
Notes:
If proposed changes to an existing course are substantial (credit hours, title, and description), a new course with a
new number should be proposed.
A new Course Proposal (Sections II, III, IV, V, VII) is required for each new course proposed as part of a new
program. Current catalog information (Section I) is required for each existing course incorporated into the
program.
Minor changes to a course can use the simplified E-Z Course Change Form.
Submitted by:
Faculty Member
Approved
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Date
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Department Curriculum Committee Date
Approved
Approved
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Approved
Approved
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Department Chair
Date
School Curriculum Committee
Date
School Dean
Date
GPCC Chair
Date
Dean, Graduate Studies
Date
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Vice President for Academic Affairs Date
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President
Date
KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY
GRADUATE COURSE/CONCENTRATION/PROGRAM CHANGE
I.
Current Information (Fill in for changes)
Page Number in Current Catalog
Course Prefix and Number
Course Title
Credit Hours
Prerequisites
Description (or Current Degree Requirements)
II.
Proposed Information (Fill in for changes and new courses)
Course Prefix and Number ______ EDUC XXXX (I-III)__
Course Title ____Dissertation Seminars ________
________
Credit Hours 3-0-3 (Repeatable)
Prerequisites Doctoral Seminar and Permission of Committee chair
Description (or Proposed Degree Requirements)
Once doctoral students in the Bagwell College of Education are admitted to candidacy, they enroll in three
consecutive blocks of dissertation credit. Each three-hour block focuses upon a separate aspect of
dissertation development. Each of the blocks can be repeated, as deemed necessary by the candidate’s
Doctoral Committee.
III.
Justification
The broad purpose of this sequence is to support students to complete doctoral level research. This course
provides opportunities for students to acquire necessary skills to develop a research proposal, collect and
analyze data, interpret results, and successfully defend the completed dissertation. As candidates conduct
research and write results, they will meet regularly with their Doctoral Committee and peer group to
receive feedback and recommendations for revisions. This format and structure will provide individual
time with the Doctoral Committee and collegial and academic support from their peers.
IV.
Additional Information (for New Courses only)
Instructor: Various faculty
Text: American Psychological Association, (2001). Publication Manual of the
American Psychological Association (5th ed.). Washington, D. C., Author.
Prerequisites: Doctoral Seminar and Permission of Committee Chair
Objectives:
Dissertation I: This three-hour block provides support for the candidate to develop the dissertation.
Initially, the candidate prepared the first three chapters for approval of the Doctoral Committee. Specific
course objectives are:

Formulate a research problem,

Construct research questions and establish the need for the study through an appropriate review of
the literature,

Compose the problem statement and build a strong need for the study,

Design the research methods including a preliminary description of the institutional review board
protection protocols

Draft a preliminary dissertation proposal that is acceptable to your dissertation chairperson. and

Make practical use of the peer support and feedback available in this course.
Dissertation II. The second block provides support as the candidate collects and analyzes data, while
concurrently writing chapter IV. Throughout this experience, candidates in the doctoral seminar continue
the peer review process and make the appropriate adjustments to the content and clarity of the dissertation
manuscript. Specific course objectives are:


Collect and analyze data required for your study
Write and revise Chapter 4 based on peer feedback and suggestions from the Doctoral Committee
Dissertation III. . The third block is devoted to completing the dissertation process, including (1) oral
defense of the dissertation, (2) revisions of form and style, (3) obtaining committee and college approvals,
(4) and prepare final manuscript for publication. (Note: All dissertations must be written in English.)
Specific objectives are:

Update earlier chapters of the Dissertation manuscript to include most recent research or best
practices since approval of the proposal

Prepare Chapter 5: Discussion and Conclusions

Gain Dissertation Committee approval for Chapter 5

Submit a final draft of the Dissertation manuscript to the Committee for approval.

Submit the committee approved manuscript to the BCOE for their review and make any required
changes.

Pass the Dissertation Completion Conference and make any final changes to the manuscript as
recommended by the Dissertation Committee
Instructional Method
-Small group, whole group, individual conferencing
Method of Evaluation
-Self, Peer and Dissertation Committee & Dissertation Chair review
V.
Resources and Funding Required (New Courses only)
Resource
Amount
Faculty
Other Personnel
Equipment
Supplies
Travel
New Books
New Journals
Other (Specify)
TOTAL
Funding Required Beyond
Normal Departmental Growth
VI. COURSE MASTER FORM
This form will be completed by the requesting department and will be sent to the Office of the
Registrar once the course has been approved by the Office of the President.
The form is required for all new courses.
DISCIPLINE:
COURSE NUMBER
COURSE TITLE FOR LABEL
(Note: Limit 16 spaces)
CLASS-LAB-CREDIT HOURS
Approval, Effective Term
Grades Allowed (Regular or S/U)
If course used to satisfy CPC, what areas?
Learning Support Programs courses which are
required as prerequisites
EDUCATION (EDUC)
9100
Dissertation Sem
3-0-3
Fall 2006
S/U/IP
APPROVED:
________________________________________________
Vice President for Academic Affairs or Designee __
Bagwell College of Education
M.Ed. Program
EDUC XXXX Dissertation Seminars (I-III)
Template
EDUC 9100 Dissertation Seminars (I-III)
Kennesaw State University
Bagwell College of Education
Department
Department phone number:
Department
Semester XXXX
I.
INSTRUCTOR:
e-mail:
web page:
office phone:
CLASS MEETING:
IV:
TEXTS
Required:
American Psychological Association, (2001). Publication Manual of the American Psychological
Association (5th ed.). Washington, D. C., Author.
Optional:
See reference list as appropriate to study.
V.
CATALOG COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
Once doctoral students in the Bagwell College of Education are admitted to candidacy, they enroll in three
consecutive blocks of dissertation credit. Each three-hour block focuses upon a separate aspect of
dissertation development. Each of the blocks can be repeated, as deemed necessary by the candidate’s
Doctoral Committee.
VI.
PURPOSE/RATIONALE:
The broad purpose of this sequence is to support students to complete doctoral level research. This
course provides opportunities for students to acquire necessary skills to develop a research proposal,
collect and analyze data, interpret results, and successfully defend the completed dissertation. As
candidates conduct research and write results, they will meet regularly with their Doctoral
Committee and peer group to receive feedback and recommendations for revisions. This format and
structure will provide individual time with the Doctoral Committee and collegial and academic
support from their peers.
VII.
COURSE AND OBJECTIVES
Dissertation I: This three-hour block provides support for the candidate to develop the dissertation.
Initially, the candidate prepared the first three chapters for approval of the Doctoral Committee. Specific
course objectives are:

Formulate a research problem,

Construct research questions and establish the need for the study through an appropriate review of
the literature,

Compose the problem statement and build a strong need for the study,

Design the research methods including a preliminary description of the institutional review board
protection protocols

Draft a preliminary dissertation proposal that is acceptable to your dissertation chairperson. and

Make practical use of the peer support and feedback available in this course.
Dissertation II. The second block provides support as the candidate collects and analyzes data, while
concurrently writing chapter IV. Throughout this experience, candidates in the doctoral seminar continue
the peer review process and make the appropriate adjustments to the content and clarity of the dissertation
manuscript. Specific course objectives are:


Collect and analyze data required for your study
Write and revise Chapter 4 based on peer feedback and suggestions from the Doctoral Committee
Dissertation III. . The third block is devoted to completing the dissertation process, including (1) oral
defense of the dissertation, (2) revisions of form and style, (3) obtaining committee and college approvals,
(4) and prepare final manuscript for publication. (Note: All dissertations must be written in English.)
Specific objectives are:

Update earlier chapters of the Dissertation manuscript to include most recent research or best
practices since approval of the proposal

Prepare Chapter 5: Discussion and Conclusions

Gain Dissertation Committee approval for Chapter 5

Submit a final draft of the Dissertation manuscript to the Committee for approval.

Submit the committee approved manuscript to the BCOE for their review and make any required
changes.

Pass the Dissertation Completion Conference and make any final changes to the manuscript as
recommended by the Dissertation Committee

Submit the approved Dissertation manuscript to the Bagwell College of Education.
VII.
CONCEPTUAL FRAMEWORK SUMMARY
Collaborative Development of Expertise in Teaching and Learning and Leadership
“The Collaborative Development of Expertise in Teaching and Learning” is the basis for all of
Kennesaw State University’s teacher education programs. Working from a solid content background, the
teacher as facilitator demonstrates proficient and flexible use of different ways of teaching to actively
engage students in learning. Teachers as facilitators are well versed in the characteristics of students of
different ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds. They are skilled in integrating technology into instruction
and create an environment in which students can be successful and want to learn. Teachers as facilitators
know when and how to assess learning by means of various forms of traditional and authentic assessments.
They are well prepared for successful careers in teaching and are expected to act in a professional manner
in all circumstances with colleagues, parents, community members and their own students. As a
professional educator, the teacher facilitator values collaboration and seeks opportunities to work with
other professionals and community members to improve the educational experiences for children and
youth. This course contributes to the candidates’ understanding of their developing role as a professional
facilitator by supporting their educational growth as they learn to effectively teach students.
Use of Technology: Candidates in the doctoral program are expected to utilize technology to support the
research process, collect data, manage information, analyze data and / or write and revise the dissertation as
appropriate.
Diversity
A variety of materials and instructional strategies will be employed to meet the needs of
the different learning styles of diverse learners in class. Candidates will gain knowledge
as well as an understanding of differentiated strategies and curricula for providing
effective instruction and assessment within multicultural classrooms. One element of
course work is raising candidate awareness of critical multicultural issues. A second
element is to cause candidates to explore how multiple attributes of multicultural
populations influence decisions in employing specific methods and materials for every
student. Among these attributes are ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, gender,
giftedness, disability, language, religion, family structure, sexual orientation, and
geographic region. An emphasis on cognitive style differences provides a background
for the consideration of cultural context.
Kennesaw State University provides program accessibility and accommodations for persons defined as
disabled under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 or the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990. A number of services are available to support students with disabilities within their academic
program. In order to make arrangements for special services, students must visit the Office of Disabled
Student Support Services (770-423- 6443) and develop an individual assistance plan. In some cases,
certification of disability is required.
Please be aware that there are other support/mentor groups on the campus of Kennesaw
State University that address each of the multicultural variables outlined above. For more
information contact the Student Life Center at 770-423-6280.
VIII.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS:
Successful completion of these three seminars:
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IX.
Develop, defend, and gain doctoral committee approval for the dissertation research prospectus
(Chapters 1-3)
Collect and analyze data in accordance with the prospectus (Chapter 4)
Write the interpretation of findings and conclude the dissertation (Chapter 5)
Submit all forms/approval etc.
EVALUATION AND GRADING:
Only Pass/Fail and In Progress grades will be given. While each of these is offered in three-hour block,
each may be repeated as deemed necessary by the Doctoral Committee
X.
ACADEMIC HONESTY STATEMENT:
The KSU Graduate Catalog states “KSU expects that graduate students will pursue their academic programs in an ethical, professional
manner. Any work that students present in fulfillment of program or course requirements should reflect their own efforts, achieved without
giving or receiving any unauthorized assistance. Any student who is found to have violated these expectations will be subject to disciplinary
action.”
XI.
CLASS ATTENDANCE POLICY:
Attendance is required for this class session, and candidates are expected to be on time.. Class discussions, group work, and activities
require that everyone be present. There is no way to “make up” this class.
XII.
COURSE OUTLINE
(Tentative and Subject to Change)
Class # and Date
Readings
Assignments
Specific course objectives are:
XIII.
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DOCTORAL PROGRAM CHECKLIST
There are many points to follow from admission to graduation. Use this checklist as a basic guide to
help you through the process by indicating the date that each activity was completed.
Date
1. _____ Submit application materials Application form (hard copy or on-line); documentation of GRE score;
transcripts; 3 letters of recommendation; documentation of 2 years of experience; writing sample
2. _____ Interview with admissions committee
3. _____ Admission to the program
4. _____ Advising Information about program requirements may be obtained from the Graduate
School Catalog
5. _____ Select Doctoral Prospectus Committee This committee must consist of at least 4 members including the
committee chairperson and one other faculty member from your department and at least one member
from outside of the department.
6. _____ Prospectus Plan Approval After the prospectus committee has been formed, doctoral students must work
with their committee to design a program of study that satisfies the Department.
7. _____ Maintain active student status Students who do not enroll in classes for a period of two semesters must
apply for readmission to the program.
8. _____ Qualifying Examination or Paper and Admission to Candidacy (FORM) Students are only admitted
to candidacy after satisfactory completion of all course work, prospectus and qualifying examinations.
9. _____ Dissertation Proposal Approval A complete dissertation proposal (usually equivalent to the first three
chapters of the dissertation: Purpose/rationale; literature review; and method) must be
submitted to the committee, and approved in a committee meeting.
10. _____ Review College Guidelines for Dissertation Documents A Guide to the Preparation of Dissertations is
available from the Office of Graduate Studies.
11. _____
Maintain active student status Students must enroll in three hour seminars each fall and spring
semester or two hours each summer semester during candidacy. One semester without courses may be
permitted.
12. _____ Institutional Review Board Approval (FORM) For research using human subjects, an IRB form,
available in the Office of Graduate Studies must be submitted.
13. _____ Carry out dissertation research/complete dissertation manuscript For information about the format
of the dissertation manuscript, see……
14.______ Intent to Graduate Degree Application (FORM) Early in the semester of graduation, a degree
application must be processed. Ed.D. students should obtain a copy of this form, complete it and submit
to department chair.
15. _____
College of Education/University Graduate School Announcement of
Dissertation Defense An announcement of the final defense examination must be submitted one month
prior to the oral defense.
16. _____ First submission of dissertation Doctoral candidates must submit copies of their completed dissertation
with all appendices and a letter of transmittal.