2001-2002 - College of Education - University of Illinois at Urbana ...
2001-2002 - College of Education - University of Illinois at Urbana ...
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Doctor <strong>of</strong> <strong>Educ<strong>at</strong>ion</strong> Degree (Ed.D.)projects which are then defended before three faculty readers. Thenumber, subject and lengths <strong>of</strong> the required papers or projects aredecided by the adviser in consult<strong>at</strong>ion with the student. Portfoliosubmissions can include collabor<strong>at</strong>ive work, but independent workmust also be reflected in the portfolio. The portfolio may includework completed to s<strong>at</strong>isfy other requirements for the doctoral degreesuch as course papers, early research papers, master’s theses, andResearch Specializ<strong>at</strong>ion (RMAC) papers. The portfolio must besubmitted with an original, independently written synthesis paperth<strong>at</strong> defines the special field and articul<strong>at</strong>es how each piece <strong>of</strong> theportfolio connects or contributes to the special field and its liter<strong>at</strong>ure.If the portfolio option is selected, the student will discuss this work<strong>at</strong> an oral defense before the three faculty readers, after which thereaders will determine whether the student has demonstr<strong>at</strong>edcompetence in the special field.Questions and Problems Arising Prior to Taking the Qualifying ExamsThe first person whom a student should consult concerning thequalifying exams is his or her adviser. If irreconcilable differences arisebetween the student and adviser concerning scheduling, form<strong>at</strong>, content,or r<strong>at</strong>ing procedures, the student should consult the departmenthead/chair or designee. If the problem cannot be resolved, consult theAssoci<strong>at</strong>e Dean for Academic Affairs. Normal grievance procedures canbe used (see last page <strong>of</strong> this document). If a student wishes to postponea scheduled examin<strong>at</strong>ion, the request should be made through theadviser to the department <strong>of</strong>fice.Evalu<strong>at</strong>ion <strong>of</strong> the Qualifying ExamsTo pass the examin<strong>at</strong>ion, the student must receive s<strong>at</strong>isfactory orexcellent r<strong>at</strong>ings from all readers in both the General Field and theSpecial Field. There are three possible r<strong>at</strong>ings for both sections <strong>of</strong> thequalifying exams.1. Excellent doctoral work. This r<strong>at</strong>ing is given for excellent doctoralwork. If more than fifty percent <strong>of</strong> a candid<strong>at</strong>e's r<strong>at</strong>ings are excellent,the student is given a letter <strong>of</strong> special commend<strong>at</strong>ion by thedepartment head/chair.2. S<strong>at</strong>isfactory doctoral work. This r<strong>at</strong>ing is given for work th<strong>at</strong>demonstr<strong>at</strong>es competence expected <strong>of</strong> advanced students in thefield. Candid<strong>at</strong>es who receive r<strong>at</strong>ings <strong>of</strong> "excellent" or "s<strong>at</strong>isfactory"doctoral work will pass the examin<strong>at</strong>ion.47
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