Student Learning Outcomes

1. Demonstrate knowledge of critical foundations of education including historical, theoretical, and policy issues impacting education.

2. Analyze and apply knowledge of research-based and equity-oriented pedagogy and practice.

3. Describe and apply a range of research methodologies and modes of inquiry.

4. Locate, synthesize, critique, and communicate a topically focused body of literature.

5. Demonstrate effective university teaching and related professional practices (e.g. mentoring, advising, supervising.

6. Design, conduct, and disseminate original educational research informed by School of Education signatures.

Required Coursework (6 credits)

• EDU 781 - Addressing Systemic Racism in Education 3 credit(s)
• EDU 801 - Introduction to Educational Research & Inquiry 3 credit(s)

Dissertation Preparation Course Work (3 credits)

Students choose one dissertation preparation course. The following is an example of a course that would satisfy this requirement:

• EDU 843 - Pre-Dissertation Seminar 3 credit(s)

Research Methods (12 credits)

Students are required to take twelve credits of research methods coursework, including the following foundational courses:

• EDU 603 - Introduction to Qualitative Inquiry 3 credit(s)
• EDU 647 - Introduction to Quantitative Research 3 credit(s)

• Additional six credit hours selected in consultation with doctoral advisor to ensure both a depth and breadth of knowledge in research methods and to develop further expertise appropriate to dissertation research.

SOE Signature Electives (9 credits)

Students are required to take nine credits of signature electives. These include coursework related to: Inclusive & Anti-Racist Pedagogy and Practice, Digital Pedagogy and Practice, and Experiential Pedagogy and Practice. A list of signature electives is provided to students each year.

Focus Area (15 credits)

Each student must establish an area of focus in addition to the required doctoral curriculum. Courses for this 15-hour focus area will be determined by the student in consultation with their doctoral advisor.

Dissertation (6 credits)

Students are required to take a maximum of six credits of dissertation.

Notes:

• Up to 30 credits may be transferred from related master’s coursework. If an admitted student does not transfer 30 credits, the additional credits may be earned by taking additional courses in their focused area and/or signature elective courses.
• A minimum of 39 credits of doctoral program coursework must be taken at Syracuse. University (excluding dissertation credits)
• No more than six credits can be taken outside of SOE.
• Coursework cannot double count within the above noted categories.

Applications are reviewed in December and early January for the following fall. A writing sample must be submitted when applying to the program.

Other Requirements

Students must complete the following milestones:

1. Annual Reviews
2. Qualifying exams (taken no later than the semester following the completion of coursework) focused on two areas related to their proposed dissertation: a.) literature review; and b.) research methodology. Exams are supervised and evaluated by the student’s dissertation advisor and dissertation committee.
3. Oral examination of dissertation proposal.
4. Oral examination of dissertation.

Degree Total: 81 credits