

There are two time limits for completion of the doctoral program: (1) Within five years after admission into the doctoral program students must complete all coursework and pass the comprehensive exams and (2) the student must complete all other requirements for the degree within four years after passing the comprehensive examination and being admitted to candidacy. These hours must be completed during or after formal admission to the doctoral program. Students must be enrolled (= registered) at the University of Louisville for a minimum of 18 hours within a 12-month period to meet the residency requirement. Students should meet with their advisor to plan the scheduling of courses for several semesters at a time. Meeting Course and Program Requirements and Residency. This component allows considerable flexibility in planning a program. The student completes an independent study with the dissertation chair.Įlectives (21 hours). Dissertation research (ELFH 795 Dissertation Research-12 hours).ELFH 705 Qualitative Data Analysis and Representation.ELFH 704 Qualitative Field Research Methods.ELFH 606 Evaluation of Educational Processes.ELFH 602 Survey Research & Attitude Measurement.All student must take ELFH 601 Applied Statistics (3) and it is a prerequisite for most research and statistics courses. These courses develop basic understanding of research design and methodology and demonstrate competence in the critical analysis of research. Development of research competencies (15 hours).In developing dissertation topics, students are required to select topics that enable them to demonstrate the ability to conduct inquiry into processes and problems of educational institutions or community organizations. Each student will carry out a substantial, creative project of scholarly quality. Knowledge Development and Utilization (27 hours). Evaluation, view curriculum information.Human Resource Development, view curriculum information.Sport Administration, view curriculum information.Post-Secondary Administration, view curriculum information.P-12 Administration, view curriculum information.The particular coursework in any student's program will vary according to specific specialization requirements, program Committee decisions, and individual background and interests. Each student will choose one of five specializations. These 45 hours will include the 18 hours fulfilling residency and the 12 hours required for dissertation credit. At least 45 of the 90 hours must be earned at UofL. Courses from previous graduate work may be counted toward the 90 hours. The program requires a minimum of 90 semester hours beyond the baccalaureate degree. The student has no "official contract" until the program is signed by the three members of Program Committee. Normally this should be done almost immediately after admission. The advisor and members of the Program Committee help the individual design a program of study.
