2001-2002 - College of Education - University of Illinois at Urbana ...

Doctor of Education Degree (Ed.D.)with the interpretation and evaluation of the work of a particular writerwhose findings have a significant bearing on any aspect of theeducational enterprise where the significance has not been clearlyindicated by earlier studies; or (c) an analytic report demonstrating thestudent’s ability to carry a project through from conceptualization toevaluation. (Graduate Faculty Action, February 15, 1973)The dissertation usually requires a year or more of study. Registration inThesis Research 499 units for on-campus students, or by petition forcredit in absentia, after the completion of the required 16 units beyondthe master’s degree is optional. This registration typically comes afterthe course work is completed and before the time limits are reached.There is no maximum number of Thesis Research 499 units, though nomore than four can be counted toward the Ed.D. credit requirements andat least one unit is expected.It is highly recommended that the student prepare several copies of thethesis as deposited in the Graduate College. In addition to the twocopies required by the Graduate College, one copy of the thesis in finalform should be prepared for the adviser and additional copies for thestudent’s use and distribution as desired.Preliminary ExaminationThe purpose of a preliminary oral examination is for a student to presentthe rationale and format for the dissertation. During the examination, anagreement is reached between the student and the committee concerningthe proposed dissertation. Thus, the examination is held prior to thecollection of data or other major work on the dissertation.The examining committee for the preliminary oral examination mustconsist of four (4) or more members. At least three members, includingthe adviser/chairperson, must be members of the Graduate College. Atleast two members must be tenured. At least one (1) member must befrom outside the student’s field of specialization and the budgetarydepartment of the student and adviser. Emeriti faculty who have beenawarded continuing membership on the Graduate Faculty may serve onand chair committees. In appointing the committee, the student’s advisernominates members through an Appointment of Doctoral Committeeform from the Instructional Programs Office. This form requires thedepartmental chair/head’s review and approval before being returned tothe Instructional Programs Office at least three weeks before theexamination. The Associate Dean for Academic Affairs reviews andapproves the nominees for the student’s committee and sends a Request50