Doctoral Course Sequence

Both the Ed.D. and the Ph.D. have three concentrations from which to select:

Concentration in Developmental Literacy
Concentration in Developmental Mathematics
Concentration in Learning Support

Sample Program of Study (note: this is a general configuration for a full-time student, as the order and offerings may change)

Ph.D.	Year / Semester	Ed.D.
CI 7101 Introduction to the Research Experience	Year 1 Fall Semester	CI 7101 Introduction to the Research Experience
DE 7301 Understanding Developmental Education Learners in a Diverse Society		DE 7301 Understanding Developmental Education Learners in a Diverse Society
CI 7302 Research Methods and Measurement in Education		CI 7302 Research Methods and Measurement in Education
First Concentration Elective		First Concentration Elective

CI 7101 Introduction to the Research Experience	Year 1 Spring Semester	CI 7101 Introduction to the Research Experience
DE 7303 Teaching and Learning in Developmental Education		DE 7303 Teaching and Learning in Developmental Education
CI 7351 Beginning Quantitative Research Design and Analysis		CI 7351 Beginning Quantitative Research Design and Analysis
CI 7352 Beginning Qualitative Design and Analysis		CI 7352 Beginning Qualitative Design and Analysis


CI 7101 Introduction to the Research Experience	Year 2 Fall Semester	CI 7101 Introduction to the Research Experience
DE 7305 Multicultural Education in a P-16 Context		DE 7305 Multicultural Education in a P-16 Context
First Research Elective		First Research Elective
Second Concentration Elective		DE 7380 Managing Developmental Education Programs

Third Concentration Elective	Year 2 Spring Semester	Second Concentration Elective
Second Research Elective		Third Concentration Elective
DE 7302 Policy and Politics in Developmental Education		DE 7302 Policy and Politics in Developmental Education

Fourth Concentration Elective	Year 3 Fall Semester	Fourth Concentration Elective
Fifth Concentration Elective		Fifth Concentration Elective
Third Research Elective		Sixth Concentration Elective

CI 7386 Directed Research	Year 3 Spring Semester	Seventh Concentration Elective
Elective(s) as needed		Elective(s) as needed
Comprehensive Exam		Comprehensive Exam

Dissertation - DE 7199 / 7299 / 7399 / 7599 / 7699 / 7999	Year 4 Fall Semester	Dissertation - DE 7199 / 7299 / 7399 / 7599 / 7699 / 7999

Dissertation - DE 7199 / 7299 / 7399 / 7599 / 7699 / 7999	Year 4 Spring Semester	Dissertation - DE 7199 / 7299 / 7399 / 7599 / 7699 / 7999

Research Elective Courses

CI 7353 Intermediate Quantitative Research Design and Analysis
CI 7354 Intermediate Qualitative Design and Analysis
CI 7355 Mixed Methods Research and Evaluation
CI 7358 Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks in Qualitative Research
CI 7359 Seminar in Quantitative Research

Concentration Elective Courses
(Will vary from year to year; check course schedule and with your advisor)

Developmental Literacy:

RDG 7301 Theory and Research of Literacy
RDG 7302 Theory and Research of College Basic Literacy
RDG 7303 Theory and Research of College Academic Literacy
RDG 7304 Theory and Research of Literacy Instruction for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Readers
RDG 7305 Theory and Research of Literacy Assessment
RDG 7306 Literacy Research Seminar
RDG 7371 Theory and Research of Postsecondary Integrated Reading and Writing
RDG 7372 Theory and Research of New Literacies Studies in Developmental Education
RDG 7373 Community Literacies
RDG 7307E Theory, Research and Practice of Disciplinary Literacy
ENG 7300 Language Problems in a Multicultural Environment
ENG 7316 Foundations in Rhetoric and Composition
ENG 7317 Specializations in Rhetoric and Composition
ENG 7326 Contemporary Composition Theory
ENG 7383 Studies in Rhetorical Theory
DE 7304A Special Topics: Curriculum Design in Developmental Education
DE 7381 Practicum
CI 7303 Educational and Psychological Measurement and Assessment
CI 7360 Designing Educational Research

Learning Support:

DE 7304A Special Topics: Curriculum Design in Developmental Education
DE 7304C Special Topics: Student Motivation and Self-Regulation
DE 7304D Special Topics: Transformative Learning
DE 7321 The Community College
DE 7322 Learning Support Centers in Postsecondary Settings
DE 7323 Academic Support for Students with Learning Disabilities
DE 7324 Teaching Learning Strategies and Critical Thinking
DE 7325 Advising Developmental Students
DE 7381 Practicum
CI 7326 Grant Development and Management
CI 7303 Educational and Psychological Measurement and Assessment
CI 7360 Designing Educational Research

Developmental Mathematics:

MATH 7111 Seminar in Teaching
MATH 7188 Seminar in Mathematics Education
MATH 7302 History of Mathematics
MATH 7306 Research in Mathematics Education
MATH 7324 Curriculum Design & Analysis
MATH 7328 Instructional Techniques & Assessments
MATH 7378A Problem Solving, Reasoning, and Proof
MATH 7378B Connecting and Communicating Math
MATH 7366A Teaching Post-Secondary Students
MATH 7366E Developmental Mathematics Curriculum
MATH 7378E Developmental Mathematics Perspectives
MATH 7386 Independent Study in Mathematics Education
MATH 7396 Mathematics Education Research Seminar
CI 7303 Educational and Psychological Measurement and Assessment
CI 7360 Designing Educational Research
DE 7304A Special Topics: Curriculum Design in Developmental Education
DE 7381 Practicum