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At the time of doctoral study application, students
identify transfer courses. A maximum of six (6) post-
Master’s credits may be transferred into the program.
Courses must have been taken within eight (8) years of
the date of application for admission and the grade
earned must be a B or better. International credits to be
transferred must be evaluated according to Barry University
policies. Up to 12 credits may be applied toward
the Ed.D. or Ph.D. degree from a Barry University
specialist degree program.
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
The doctoral degree requires that students complete
a minimum of 54 post-master’s credits which are acceptable
to the faculty advisor and the Doctoral Review
Council.
After completion of the six (6) dissertation credits,
students must continuously register for one (1) credit
per semester until they have finished the dissertation
and met all the requirements for the degree.
Other requirements include:
Plan of Study — a plan of study which meets the doctoral
student’s career goals will be developed by the
student and the advisor. A preliminary program of
doctoral study, excluding dissertation credit, must
be submitted to the faculty advisor before the end
of the student’s second semester after being admitted
to doctoral study. A final plan of study must be
submitted to and approved by the faculty advisor
prior to the completion of 18 semester hours.
Residency — two semesters/terms of continuous registration
for six (6) or more credits
Standards of progress — all students must maintain a
cumulative grade point average (GPA) of 3.25 or
higher to remain in good academic standing and to
graduate. Any student who receives two C’s in the
program is subject to school action, including dismissal.
Failing grades must be replaced by a passing
grade in the same course or the student is subject
to dismissal.
Comprehensive examination — a written examination
taken upon completion of course requirements
Admission to candidacy — upon passing the comprehensive
examination and verification that all course
and other requirements have been satisfied, admission
to candidacy status allows a candidate to formally
begin the dissertation.
Research proposal and oral defense of the proposal —
these must be completed prior to proceeding with
the dissertation.
Dissertation — a written thesis which adds substantively
to the theory and/or practice in the student’s
area of specialization
Oral Defense of the Dissertation — a public presentation
of the results of the dissertation at which members
of the Dissertation Committee and others are
given the opportunity to ask questions before approving
or disapproving the dissertation.
Time Limitations — requirements, including the dissertation,
must be completed by the end of eight (8)
calendar years beginning with the date the student
first registers as a student for the doctoral program.
All fees must be paid and requirements for the degree
must be completed and reported to the faculty advisor
no later than two weeks prior to graduation.
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN
LEADERSHIP AND EDUCATION
The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree offered
in Leadership and Education in the School of Education
allows students to specialize in LEADERSHIP,
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY, EXCEPTIONAL
STUDENT EDUCATION, HIGHER EDUCATION
ADMINISTRATION, and HUMAN RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT. Please see the Counseling section
for information on the Ph.D. in Counseling and the
Curriculum and Instruction section for information on
the Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction.
The doctoral program requires completion of a minimum
of 54 s.h. beyond the master’s degree, 24 credits
of which are taken in the area of specialization. The
area of specialization is determined by students’ interest,
academic training, and career goals.
The Ph.D. in Leadership and Education requires that
students complete a minimum of 54 post-master’s credits
which are acceptable to the faculty advisor and the
Doctoral Review Council. These credits are distributed
as follows:
Leadership Foundations 12 s.h.
Area of Specialization Core 12 s.h.
Area of Specialization Electives 12 s.h.
Research 12 s.h.
Dissertation 6 s.h.
TOTAL 54 s.h.
Those matriculating in Leadership take courses
regarding the roles and responsibilities of leaders in
for-profit, not-for-profit, government, education, health,
and related organizations. Students in the leadership
specialization focus on policy development, human
resources development, program planning and evaluation,
and leadership theory.
The Educational Technology specialization prepares
candidates for a variety of leadership positions
where technology plays a strategic role in the success
of educational institutions or businesses or government