TABLE OF CONTENTS

PREFACE..................................................................................................................................... 3

PART I - GENERAL INFORMATION .................................................................................... 4 PROGRAM PURPOSE ............................................................................................................. 5 PROGRAM OVERVIEW.......................................................................................................... 5 NETWORKED EDUCATION DOCTORATE (NEDD) ........................................................... 5 PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT ................................................................ 6 SDSU FACULTY ...................................................................................................................... 9 USD FACULTY ...................................................................................................................... 11

PART II – PROGRAM COMPONENTS................................................................................ 13 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................................. 14

Schedule of Classes.............................................................................................................. 15 COURSE REQUIREMENTS .................................................................................................. 16

Core and Research Courses (21 units) ................................................................................ 16 Concentrations..................................................................................................................... 17 Teaching and Learning / Literacy Concentration Courses (15 units)................................. 17 Educational Technology Concentration Courses (12 units) ....................................................... 18 Dissertation Component (12 Units) ..................................................................................... 19

QUALIFYING EXAM #1 ....................................................................................................... 20 Purpose ................................................................................................................................ 20 Exam Format ....................................................................................................................... 20 Evaluation of QE1................................................................................................................ 20

QUALIFYING EXAM #2 ....................................................................................................... 21 Purpose ................................................................................................................................ 21 Procedures for Development ............................................................................................... 21 Procedures for Administration ............................................................................................ 22 Submission Guidelines ......................................................................................................... 22 Criteria for Evaluation ........................................................................................................ 23

ADVANCEMENT TO CANDIDACY.................................................................................... 24 STEPS TO COMPLETING THE DISSERTATION ............................................................... 25 DISSERTATION COMMITTEE ............................................................................................ 26 DISSERTATION PROPOSAL................................................................................................ 26 WRITING THE DISSERTATION .......................................................................................... 28 DISSERTATION DEFENSE .................................................................................................. 28 DISSERTATION DEFENSE ANNOUNCEMENT................................................................ 29

Dissertation Defense............................................................................................................ 29

PART III – POLICIES AND PROCEDURES........................................................................ 31 ACADEMIC CALENDAR...................................................................................................... 32 REGISTRATION .................................................................................................................... 32

Elective and Independent Study Options ............................................................................. 32 TUITION AND FEES.............................................................................................................. 34 CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS ........................................................................................... 35

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FINANCIAL AID .................................................................................................................... 35 CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT............................................................................................ 35 INCOMPLETE GRADES ....................................................................................................... 36 ACADEMIIC PROBATION ................................................................................................... 36 WITHDRAWAL/LEAVE OF ABSENCE .............................................................................. 37 TIME LIMITS... ...................................................................................................................... 37 SUMMARY...... ...................................................................................................................... 38

PART IV –APPENDIX.............................................................................................................. 39 APPENDIX A – QE2 INTENT TO SUBMIT FORM.............................................................. 40 APPENDIX B – DISSERTATION COMMITTEE FORM ..................................................... 41 APPENDIX C – OUTSIDE MEMBER DISSERTATION COMMITTEE FORM ................. 42 APPENDIX D – PROPOSAL HEARING FORM ................................................................... 43 APPENDIX E – DISSERTATION PROPOSAL APPROVAL FORM ................................... 44 APPENDIX F – PETITION FOR DEFENSE OF DISSERTATION FORM........................... 45 APPENDIX G – DISSERTATION DEFENSE APPROVAL FORM ..................................... 46 APPENDIX H – PROGRAM ELECTIVE FORM................................................................... 47 APPENDIX I – INDEPENDENT STUDY FORM................................................................ 48 APPENDIX J – LEAVE OF ABSENCE FORM.................................................................... 49 APPENDIX K – USD PETITION FOR GRADUATION FORM............................................ 50

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PREFACE Forecasters looking for trends that may help define the shape of the future almost uniformly

describe a world that will become more knowledge intensive. In this world it’s projected that

one will likely engage in a lifetime of ongoing learning and act and think creatively in a

connected global arena.

Universities can and must play important roles in preparing leaders in education to engage in the

scenario that is painted for the future. The impact of the educational systems on tomorrow’s

world will depend on the vision of leaders who anticipate the future. Educators will need to be

able to develop learning opportunities in an information age; they will need to understand the

processes under which innovation occurs and they will require a sense of who we are as human

beings in an increasingly diverse society. Clearly, collaboration and interagency problem

solving will be necessary to plan beyond the newest technological and societal trend.

Universities will need to join in partnerships to plan and prepare educators for the future that is

ahead.

It is within this context of a future that requires enlightened leaders that we welcome you to the

SDSU-USD Doctoral Program in Education. To begin the experience, however, it is necessary

to have a view of the end and the path that has been constructed to guide your journey.

This Handbook is a compilation of the purposes, program, policies and procedures that have

been developed by faculty at San Diego State University and the University of San Diego to

direct you on the path to a Doctorate in Education. Although the Handbook provides an

overview of the policies and procedures governing the SDSU-USD joint program, you are also

responsible for being familiar with the contents of the Graduate Bulletins at both universities.

All who are involved in the program look forward to working with you in what is viewed as an

exciting and challenging educational experience. And now together we begin….

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Part I - General Information

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PROGRAM PURPOSE The doctorate in education (Ed.D.) that is collaboratively offered by San Diego State University

and the University of San Diego is designed to prepare professionals who can create effective

learning environments and responsible social policy in a rapidly changing world. The doctoral

program builds upon the strengths, resources and collective capabilities of two major institutions

of higher education in the San Diego region. The close proximity of the two campuses provides

opportunities for shared support and maximum interaction as well as a rich exchange among

students and faculty.

The primary goal of the partnership is to create a collaborative program of specialized study

anchored by a common core of courses. An additional purpose is providing students with an

opportunity to study research and evaluation models that will enable them to conduct inquiries

and to write dissertations on topics appropriate to their concentrations and interests.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW The doctoral program has been designed to move students through a logical progression of

coursework and educational experiences that will culminate with the writing of a dissertation. It

is expected that students will take six units of study each fall and spring semester, with

occasional courses in the summer or intersession. Courses will be taken at each university in

alternating semesters. In addition, students are expected to complete all coursework and

dissertation requirements within the seven-year time limit.

NETWORKED EDUCATION DOCTORATE (NEdD) A virtual learning community Learning can occur in a number of settings in education today. The traditional face to face,

interactive mode is still very much a part of programs at universities. More and more, however,

modes of electronic transaction have begun to develop. List-serves, e-mail, chat rooms,

videoconferences (as examples) are proliferating. Linking learners outside the traditional brick

and mortar venue has transformed the university and will impact dramatically education in a

multitude of settings in the future.

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Virtual learning is rapidly becoming a part of the SDSU-USD Joint Doctorate in Education’s

delivery system. Courses have an assortment of online components. Faculty exchange ideas

with colleagues and with students via a variety of venues. As new technologies are developed

that support the building of a virtual learning community, the Joint Doctoral Program will use

them to enhance learning.

NEdD, the Networked Education Doctorate, has become the center of the virtual learning

community that is being developed in the Joint Doctoral Program. Communication is available

for all stakeholders in a password protected area in Blackboard. It is a place where students can

network; a place to chat with faculty and program directors; a place to get questions answered

and a place to share documents. You can enter the area of NEdD when you log on to

http://edweb.sdsu.edu/SDSU-USD/nedd/index.html.

PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT Concentration Advisors

Each doctoral cohort of students will have a concentration advisor at SDSU and at USD. The

concentration advisor will counsel students and consult with administration, faculty and support

staff regarding general requirements for the program. The advisor will meet with the

concentration cohort on a monthly basis while the cohort is taking coursework at the university.

Each student's proposed course of study (particularly electives and independent studies) must be

approved by the concentration advisor at the institution where the course resides.

Other duties of the concentration advisor shall include: working with administration and faculty

to monitor student progress and to ensure compliance with program requirements; work with

students to craft their concentrations and electives; working with doctoral office support

personnel to maintain and update a database of students’ progress and serve as a liaison between

institutions and between program concentrations.

Educational Technology Advisors (Cohort I):

SDSU: USD: Dr. Brock Allen Dr. Jerry Ammer Professor of Educational Technology Associate Professor of Education 619-594-5439 619-260-4292 brock.allen@sdsu.edu ammer1@cox.net

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Educational Technology Advisors (Cohort II):

SDSU: USD:

Dr. Donn Ritchie Dr. Misook Ji Professor of Educational Technology Assistant Professor of Education 619-594-5076 619-260-7819 dritchie@mail.sdsu.edu mji@sandiego.edu

Literacy Advisors (Cohort I):

SDSU: USD:

Dr. Nancy Farnan Dr. Kathleen Collins Professor of Teacher Education Associate Professor of Education 619-594-1366 619-260-7452 nfarnan@mail.sdsu.edu kcollins@sandiego.edu Literacy Advisors (Cohort II):

SDSU: USD:

Dr. Dana Grisham Dr. Judy Mantle Assistant Professor of Teacher Education DeForest Strunk Endowed Chair 619-594-7034 Visiting Professor (5 yr. Appt) – Special Education grisham@mail.sdsu.edu 619-260-7879 jmantle@sandiego.edu Program Directors

Program Directors coordinate the administrative needs of the Joint Doctoral Program, and help

program faculty develop and articulate program policies and procedures. In addition, program

directors work closely with DSAG (Doctoral Student Advisory Group) to support the needs of

students in the program.

SDSU: USD:

Dr. Marlowe Berg Dr. Cheryl Getz

619-594-0909 619-260-4289

berg@mail.sdsu.edu cgetz@sandiego.edu

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Administrative Assistance

The role of the SDSU Program Coordinator and the USD Program Manager is to support the

work of the Program Directors. Both administrators work closely together to coordinate events,

communicate with faculty and students, maintain student records and reflect on Joint Doctoral

Program procedures.

SDSU: USD:

Caroline Balzer Sam Kaisch

619-594-0909 619-260-7475

cbalzer@mail.sdsu.edu skaisch@sandiego.edu

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SDSU FACULTY Brock S. Allen, Professor – Educational Technology, bsallen@mail.sdsu.edu

Bobbie J. Atkins, Professor – Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary Education,

batkins@mail.sdsu.edu

Nadine S. Bezuk, Professor – Teacher Education, nbezuk@mail.sdsu.edu

Patricia T. Cegelka, Professor – Special Education, pcegelka@mail.sdsu.edu

Bernard J. Dodge, Professor – Educational Technology, bdodge@mail.sdsu.edu

Ruben W. Espinosa, Professor – Policy Studies in Language and Cross-Cultural Studies in

Education, espinos2@mail.sdsu.edu

Ronald W. Evans, Professor – Teacher Education, revans@mail.sdsu.edu

Nancy Farnan, Professor – Teacher Education, nfarnan@mail.sdsu.edu

Leif Fearn, Professor – Teacher Education, lfearn@mail.sdsu.edu

James Flood, Professor, Teacher Education, jflood@mail.sdsu.edu

Larry E. Frase, Professor – Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary Education,

lfrase@interwork.sdsu.edu

Anne W. Graves, Professor – Special Education, graves2@mail.sdsu.edu

Dana Grisham, Associate Professor – Teacher Education, grisham@mail.sdsu.edu

Ron Jacobs, Professor – Administration Rehabilitation and Postsecondary Education,

rjacobs@mail.sdsu.edu

Patircia R. Kelly, Professor – Teacher Education, prkelly@mail.sdsu.edu

Margie K. Kitano, Professor – Special Education, kitano@mail.sdsu.edu

Natialie A. Kuhlman, Professor of Policy Studies in Language and Cross-Cultural Education,

nkuhlman@mail.sdsu.edu

Diane K. Lapp, Professor – Teacher Education, lapp@mail.sdsu.edu

Rena B. Lewis, Professor – Special Education, rlewis@mail.sdsu.edu

Eleanor W. Lynch, Professor – Special Education, elynch@mail.sdsu.edu

Cheryl L. Mason, Professor – Teacher Education, cmason@mail.sdsu.edu

Carla S. Mathison, Professor – Teacher Education, cmathison@mail.sdsu.edu

Fred R. McFarlane, Professor – Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary Education,

fmcfarla@mail.sdsu.edu

Barbara Moss, Professor – Teacher Education, bmoss@mail.sdsu.edu

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Alberto M. Ochoa, Professor – Policy Studies in Language and Cross-Cultural Education,

aochoa@mail.sdsu.edu

Valerie Ooka Pang, Professor – Teacher Education, pang@mail.sdsu.edu

William E. Piland, Professor – Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary Education,

piland1@mail.sdsu.edu

Donn C. Ritchie, Professor – Educational Technology, dritchie@mail.sdsu.edu

Pamela J. Ross, Professor – Teacher Education, pross@mail.sdsu.edu

Allison Rossett, Professor – Educational Technology, arossett@mail.sdsu.edu

Farhad Saba, Professor – Educational Technology, fsaba@mail.sdsu.edu

Russell L. Young, Professor – Policy Studies in Language and Cross-Cultural Education,

ruyoung@mail.sdsu.edu

Margaret R. Basom, Associate Professor – Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary

Education, mb@mail.sdsu.edu

Carolyn J. Downey, Associate Professor – Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary

Education, downey@mail.sdsu.edu

Margaret A. Gallego, Associate Professor – Teacher Education, mgallego@mail.sdsu.edu

Robert P. Hoffman, Associate Professor – Educational Technology, bob.hoffman@sdsu.edu

Colette L. Ingraham, Associate Professor – Counseling and School Psychology,

ingraham@mail.sdsu.edu

Cynthia Darché Park, Associate Professor – Teacher Education, cpark@mail.sdsu.edu

Cathy A. Pohan, Associate Professor – Teacher Education, pohan@mail.sdsu.edu

Rafaela M. Santacruz, Associate Professor – Teacher Education, rsantacruz@mail.sdsu.edu

Diane M. Yerkes, Associate Professor – Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary

Education, dyerkes@mail.sdsu.edu

Randy K. Yerric, Associate Professor – Teacher Education, ryerrick@mail.sdsu.edu

Marci J. Bober, Assistant Professor – Educational Technology, bober@mail.sdsu.edu

Douglas Fisher, Assistant Professor – Teacher Education, dfisher@mail.sdsu.edu

James L. Rodriguez, Assistant Professor – Teacher Education, jlrodrig@mail.sdsu.edu

Caren L. Sax, Assistant Professor – Administration, Rehabilitation and Postsecondary

Education, csax@mail.sdsu.edu

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USD FACULTY Viviana Alexandrowicz, Assistant Professor – Multiple Subject, Bilingual,

vivianna@sandiego.edu

Jerome (Jerry) Ammer, Professor – Special Education, ammer1@cox.net

Donna Barnes, Associate Professor – Learning and Teaching (Literacy),

donnabme@yahoo.com

Katie Bishop-Smith Associate Professor – Learning and Teaching (Special Education),

kbishop@sandiego.edu

Sandy Buczynski Assistant Professor – Learning and Teaching (Biology)

Kathleen M. Collins, Assistant Professor – Learning and Teaching (Literacy),

kcollins@sandiego.edu

Edward DeRoche, (Director) Professor, Leadership and Single Subject, deroche@sandiego.edu

Robert Donmoyer, Professor – Leadership, donmoyer@sandiego.edu

Todd Edwards, Assistant Professor – Marital and Family Therapy, tedwards@sandiego.edu

Ana Estrada, Associate Professor – Marital and Family Therapy, estradaa@sandiego.edu

Fred Galloway, Associate Professor – Leadership, galloway@sandiego.edu

Steven Gelb, (Director) Professor, Learning and Teaching Program, sgelb@sandiego.edu

Kenneth Gonzalez, Assistant Professor – Counseling, kennethg@sandiego.edu

C. Bobbi Hansen, Associate Professor – Multiple Subject (Curriculum, methods),

chansen@sandiego.edu

Robert Infantino, Professor – Single Subject (Writing, Literacy), infntino@sandiego.edu

Misook Ji, Assistant Professor – Learning and Teaching Program (Instructional Technology),

mji@sandiego.edu

Ronn Johnson, Associate Professor – Counseling, ronnjohn@cts.com

Judy Mantle, Visiting Professor (5 year appointment) - DeForest Strunk Endowed Chair

Special Education Program Coordinator, jmantle@sandiego.edu

Dan Miller, Assistant Professor – Leadership, danmiller@aol.com

Terri Monroe, Associate Professor – Leadership, tmonroe@sandiego.edu

Reyes L. Quezada, Associate Professor – Multiple Subject, Bilingual, rquezada@sandiego.edu

Jaime Romo, Assistant Professor – Learning and Teaching Program (Multicultural,

foundations), jromo@sandiego.edu

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Lonnie Rowell, (Director), Counseling Program, lrowell@sandiego.edu

Mary Scherr, Professor – Leadership, maryscherr@aol.com

Lee Williams, (Director), Marital and Family Therapy Program, williams@sandiego.edu

Mary Williams, Professor – Learning and Teaching Program, maryw@sandiego.edu

Ron Woggon, Assistant Professor – Learning and Teaching (Math), rwoggon@sandiego.edu

Sue Zgliczynski, Associate Professor – Counseling, zglnski@sandiego.edu

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Part II – Program Components

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PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS

Core Courses EDUC 651 Communication and Cognition 3 Units EDUC 652 Equity and Ethics in a Diverse Society 3 Units SDSU 670 (ED 826) Examining Major Issues in Education 3 Units SDSU 671 (ED 810) Seminar in Curriculum and Technology 3 Units SDSU 674 (ED 814) Seminar in Change Theory 3 Units

Research Courses EDUC 654 Advanced Quantitative Research Design 3 Units SDSU 675 (ED 851) Advanced Qualitative Research 3 Units

Concentration Courses

Educational Technology Literacy EDUC 655 Technology & Learning Communities EDUC 653 Emerging Issues SDSU 673 (ED 831) Ed Tech R&D EDUC 656 Policy Development SDSU 676 (ED 833) Cognitive & Interactive Learning SDSU 672 (ED 895) Seminar Lit SDSU 677 (ED 834) Design & Development of Tech Based Learning

SDSU 678 (ED 890) Adv Seminar

SDSU 679 (ED 825) Research in. Writing

Qualifying Examinations Qualifying Examination #1 Qualifying Examination #2

Advancement to Candidacy

Dissertation Proposal

Dissertation and Defense

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Schedule of Classes

Fall, 2002 ED 810 Curriculum & Technology SDSU 3 Core Fall, 2002 ED 825 Proseminar SDSU 3 TL Fall, 2002 ED 831 Proseminar SDSU 3 ET Win 2003 EDUC 650 Intro Dissertation Seminar USD 1 Dissertation Spring, 2003 SDSU 670 Major Issues USD 3 Core Spring, 2003 EDUC 654 Quantitative Research USD 3 Core Fall, 2003 EDUC 651 Communication/Cognition SDSU 3 Core Fall, 2003 ED 851 Qualitative Research SDSU 3 Core Spring, 2004 EDUC 652 Ethics and Diversity USD 3 Core Spring, 2004 EDUC 653 Emerging Issues USD 3 TL Spring, 2004 EDUC 655 Tech & Lrn. Communities USD 3 ET Summer, 2004 Qualifying Exam #1 Fall, 2004 ED 814 Change Theory SDSU 3 Core Fall, 2004 ED 833 Cognition & Interactive SDSU 3 ET Fall, 2004 ED 895 Research in Writing SDSU 3 TL Win 2004 EDUC 657 Dissertation Seminar USD 2 Dissertation Win 2004 Qual Exam #2 Submissions Accepted Spring, 2005 EDUC 656 Policy Development USD 3 TL Spring, 2005 Elective USD 3 ET Spring, 2005 Elective USD 3 ET Spring, 2005 Elective USD 3 TL Summer 2005 Qual Exam #2 Submissions Accepted Fall, 2005 ED 890 Processes in Literacy SDSU 3 TL Fall, 2005 Elective SDSU 3 ET Fall, 2005 ED 834 Design/Dev. Tech-Based Learning SDSU 3 ET Fall, 2005 Elective SDSU 3 TL Spring, 2006 Elective USD 3 TL Spring, 2006 Elective USD 3 TL Spring, 2006 Elective USD 3 ET Spring 2006 Elective USD 3 ET Fall, 2006 SDSU 611 Study SDSU 3 Dissertation Fall, 2006 SDSU 611 Study SDSU 3 Dissertation Spring, 2007 EDUC 611 Study USD 3 Dissertation Summer 2007 EDUC 611 Continuing students SDSU/USD 1

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS

Core and Research Courses (21 units)

The program is organized around a sequence of five core and two research courses designed to

provide foundational knowledge for students as they move into their selected area of

concentration. The courses are listed first by the number that will be used to register students at

the USD campus. The number in parenthesis indicates the course number used on the SDSU

campus.

SDSU 671 (ED 810) Curriculum and Technology (3)

Central to this seminar is an examination of technologies for teaching, learning, collaboration

and assessment. It includes critical appraisal of learning products and systems and studies of

technologies with potential for enhancing human performance and knowledge representation.

SDSU 670 (ED 826) Major Issues in Education (3)

This course centers on leadership in educational and community settings. The seminar sets a

foundation for the concentrations and research components by having students explore current

problems that require innovative solutions.

EDUC 654 Advanced Quantitative Research Design (3)

This course explores a variety of quantitative research designs and the methods of statistical

analysis appropriate for each design.

EDUC 651 Communication and Cognition (3)

This seminar revolves around the concepts of knowledge and how it is gained, and

communication as a structure through which learners comprehend and compose knowledge.

These perspectives will enable students to explore issues from social, political and historical

viewpoints.

SDSU 675 (ED 851) Advanced Qualitative Research Design (3)

An investigation of the major qualitative research methodologies. The philosophy behind using

such qualitative methods forms the center of this seminar.

EDUC 652 Equity and Ethics for a Diverse Society (3)

This seminar explores equity issues from epistemological and ethical perspectives to increase

understanding of past and current public policies, and to create solutions for the future.

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SDSU 674 (ED 814) Change Theories and Processes in Education (3)

The course examines theories of change and organizational development and their application to

educational settings. Central to this seminar is the application of theory to generate constructive

change in diverse arenas.

Concentrations

The Joint Doctoral Program centers on the development of student expertise in an area of

concentration. Within the selected concentration, candidates take specific required courses and

selected elective experiences. The two major domains of concentration for doctoral students are:

(1) Teaching and Learning with an emphasis on literacy

(2) Educational Technology

Teaching and Learning / Literacy Concentration Courses (15 units)

This concentration focuses on developing a deep understanding of pedagogical content

knowledge in literacy and language development. Required courses for this area are as follows:

SDSU 672 (ED 895) Pro-seminar in Literacy Research (3)

This seminar introduces doctoral students to a variety of faculty and to various aspects of the

field of literacy research.

EDUC 653 Emerging Issues in Teaching and Learning (3)

Major issues as they relate to education, curriculum and instruction will be identified and

examined in light of theory and research and will serve as a foundation for delving into literacy.

SDSU 678 (ED 890) Processes in Literacy

The underlying purpose of this course is an exploration of cognitive, linguistic and social

processes of literacy.

SDSU 679 (ED 825) Research in Writing

A focused exploration of issues related to writing and writing instruction forms the center of this

seminar.

EDUC 656 Literacy Policy Development and Analysis (3)

This course examines the socio-political policy environment in which students live and work to

gain a better understanding of policy analysis, development and change.

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Electives (12 Units – 9 Units at USD and 3 Units at SDSU)

Students are required to take a specific number of units at each university. (SDSU – 3 Units;

USD 9 Units). This should always be indicated on the elective form.

12 units of elective courses are available to Literacy Concentration students to provide

opportunities for examination of areas of individual interest as well as independent study with

faculty. These selections are made in consultation with the concentration advisor at the

university where the study will occur. (See page 31 for details regarding electives and

independent study)

Educational Technology Concentration Courses (12 units)

The intent of this concentration is to provide opportunities for candidates to explore areas such

as instructional and information design theory and strategies, emergent technologies and

individualized, and distributed strategies and technologies. The courses that are required

include:

SDSU 673 (ED 831) Pro-seminar: Ed. Tech. Research and Development (3)

The purpose of this seminar is to analyze existing literature in educational technology research

and its application to the field.

SDSU 676 (833) Cognition and Interactive Learning (3)

In this course areas of exploration include the role of contemporary interactive media in

facilitating human thought and action; and interactions of mind and media as they enhance

learning, knowledge and action.

SDSU 677 (ED 834) Design & Development of Tech.-Based Learning Systems (3)

This seminar focuses on theories, frameworks, and strategies for designing educational products

and systems.

EDUC 655 Technology and Learning Communities (3)

Use of distributed communications and computing networks such as the internet and intranets to

support learning communities and access by diverse learners form the core of this seminar.

Electives (15 Units – 12 Units at USD and 3 Units at SDSU)

Students are required to take a specific number of units at each university. (SDSU – 3 Units;

USD 12 Units). This should always be indicated on the elective form. 15 units of elective

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courses are available to Educational Technology students to provide mentoring and teaching

opportunities as well as internships and individual research projects. These avenues will be

chosen in consultation with the concentration candidate’s advisor. (See page 31 for details

regarding electives and independent study)

Dissertation Component (12 Units)

All students are required to take 3 units of dissertation seminar. One unit is taken early in the

program, while the second two units are generally taken after students have completed all core

courses. The purpose of both courses is to provide students with a framework for exploring

areas of professional interest that might lead to a dissertation topic. Students will be given

guidance and support in identifying ways to obtain the knowledge and skills needed to complete

a dissertation project.

EDUC 650 Dissertation Seminar (1)

EDUC 657 Dissertation Seminar (2)

Once students have completed all coursework and begin working on the dissertation, it is

required that they maintain continuous enrollment in EDUC 611/SDSU 611 Dissertation. While

students are enrolled in 611, they will be getting support from their dissertation chair and

possibly from members of the dissertation committee. Students are required to register for a

total of 9 dissertation units (EDUC 611).

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QUALIFYING EXAM #1

Purpose

To assess student’s competency in applying qualitative and quantitative research methodologies

to specific contexts, in particular from the five core courses. By successfully completing the

exam, students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the critical issues from the core

courses, and to show evidence that they have the ability to conduct scholarly research.

Exam Format

Qualifying Exam #1 (QE1) will be taken during the summer of 2004, after students have

completed all research courses and four of the five core courses. QE1 is divided into Parts: A

and B. In Part A, students will select and write to specific questions that center on research

methodologies as they relate to topics studied in the core courses. In Part B, students will have

the opportunity to select questions that center on methodologies used in research articles that are

provided at the time of the exam (qualitative portion) or that students bring to the exam

(quantitative portion).

This first round of the test focuses on application of qualitative methodologies and is

administered on campus. Students will have a designated amount of time to complete the exam.

The second round (generally a week or two later) is the application of quantitative

methodologies and it is a take-home exam. Questions will be sent electronically and students

will be asked to return their exams within a specified number of days.

Specific instructions will be given to students during the semester preceding the exam.

Evaluation of QE1

Each section (qualitative and quantitative) of the exam will be read by two readers and will

receive one of four possible score responses:

♦ Pass

♦ Pass with revisions (30 days to rewrite and resubmit)

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♦ Fail: Technical writing deficiency, requires student to take technical writing course and

retake QE1 the following semester

♦ Fail: Conceptual deficiency: requires work with advisor in content area, then retake of

QE1 the following semester.

Readings will be "blind," with exams identified by students' ID numbers. A third reader will

read if the two readers disagree about a score. Results will be sent to students via a letter in four

to six weeks after they take the exam.

After three revisions, candidates who do not successfully complete QE1, will be disqualified

from the Joint Doctoral Program.

*( we reserve the right to make adjustments to these procedures as deemed necessary)

QUALIFYING EXAM #2

Purpose

The purpose of qualifying Exam #2 (QE2) is to assess the student's ability to:

♦ Express him/herself in a scholarly paper demonstrating readiness for preparing a

doctoral dissertation.

♦ Communicate original evidence and/or data with analysis and interpretation.

♦ Interpret, reflect on, and discuss the significance of the work products in relation to

her/his professional goals and prospective community of practice.

Procedures for Development

Students will typically prepare QE2 under the general supervision of faculty members. The

starting point might be a course project or independent study elaborating a course project. The

role of supervising faculty members will be formative with summative evaluation left to a QE2

Review Committee.

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Procedures for Administration

The QE2 Review Committee consists of two faculty members, one from each institution each

semester. The members will approve the submission for acceptance; reject the work; or accept

the work conditionally, upon completion of specific revisions within a specified time period. In

the event that the two faculty members cannot agree on disposition of the student's submissions,

the matter will be referred to one of four concentration advisors with expertise in the area, for a

final decision.

QE2 review committees will convene during the summer and intersession: in June and January

respectively, giving students two opportunities to be reviewed. Students are required to

complete the QE2 Intent to Submit form (and attach a copy of the manuscript guidelines) and

turn it into the Joint Doctoral Program office at SDSU. This will alert the administrative offices

of the student’s intent to submit work to the Review Committee. The forms must be turned in no

later than December 1st for January submissions and June 1st for July submissions.

Students will be notified in writing, within 4-6 weeks of submission, concerning the results of

the exam. Depending on these results and if the Review Committee agrees that all competencies

are not fully met, a student may be required to submit a second time. If after the third

submission, the committee finds the exam unacceptable, students’ can not advance to candidacy

and therefore will be dismissed from the Joint Doctoral Program.

Submission Guidelines

The student must submit QE2 as a manuscript compliant with the most recent edition of the

Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, unless the publication to which

it will be submitted specifically calls for another style. The manuscript must be suitable for

submission to a specifically targeted refereed publication identified by the student. The

manuscript can not exceed 5,000 words, excluding figures and references, unless an exception is

approved in writing by the student's concentration adviser. A shorter work, in the range of

2,500-3,500 words is preferable. The student must be sole author, or lead author with one co-

author. It is highly recommended that students confer with a USD or SDSU faculty member

prior to submission.

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A photocopied sample of the targeted journal and a copy of that journal’s editorial guidelines

must accompany the manuscript for prospective authors. If the manuscript has been already

published or is in press, the student's submission to the Review Committee shall include, in

addition to the guidelines and manuscript proper, a copy of the published article or galleys and

all correspondence with the publisher. The student must also submit with QE2 an essay of

approximately 1,500 words explaining how work leading to the manuscript reflects, enables, or

influence(ed) development of the student's professional goals, links to the students prospective

community of practice, and must explain the role and level of support provided by any

collaborators or co-authors.

Criteria for Evaluation

The manuscript must be suitable for submission to a refereed publication in the student's

concentration area. The manuscript must clearly demonstrate a capacity for evidence-based

scholarship at a level consistent with preparation and defense of a doctoral dissertation. The

essay must provide a coherent self-assessment of the student's professional goals and explain the

relationship of the manuscript to these goals.

In applying these criteria to the manuscript, the Committee will consider factors such as:

♦ Currency and relevance

♦ Rigor of methods

♦ Quality of evidence, analysis, presentation, and scholarly synthesis

♦ Clarity of written communication and argumentation

♦ Contributions to the literature or knowledge base associated with the candidate's

concentration(s)

♦ Contributions to the student’s prospective community of practice

♦ Appropriateness of content and style for the targeted publication

In assessing the essay, the Committee shall consider the degree to which it evidences the

students ability to:

♦ Articulate his or her professional goals

♦ Link these goals to the needs of prospective communities of practice in which the

student plans to participate

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♦ Reflect on the relevance of specific aspects of his/her experience and particularly

his/her doctoral studies as they reflect, enable, and/or influence(ed) these goals

After three revisions, candidates who do not successfully complete QE2, will be disqualified

from the Joint Doctoral Program.

ADVANCEMENT TO CANDIDACY Students will be notified of advancement to candidacy when they have successfully completed

QE1, QE2, core, research, concentration and elective courses (with certain independent study

exceptions). At this point, the student becomes a “doctoral candidate,” and can begin the

dissertation process.

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STEPS TO COMPLETING THE DISSERTATION

Pass QE 1 and 2

Advance to candidacy

Select a Committee Chair

Formulate a Research Topic

Draft a Proposal; Gain Committee Approval

Begin Research

Draft Parts/Chapters; Consult with Chair and Committee

Receive approval from the Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects

With the Chair, Select a Committee

Prepare Complete Final Draft

Public Oral Defense of the Dissertation; Final Acceptance

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DISSERTATION COMMITTEE It is the responsibility of the dissertation committee to guide the work of the candidate during

the process of shaping an acceptable proposal and writing a dissertation. The committee is also

responsible for the approval of the dissertation with the successful defense of the product by the

candidate.

Students generally begin this process after they have completed most of the core courses and

had an opportunity to work closely with a number of faculty from both institutions, and

completed QE 1 and 2.

To begin the procedure, candidates select a chair for their dissertation. The chair must have had

prior experience with doctoral dissertations, except under unusual circumstances. This person

may be a faculty member at either institution. The chair and the candidate will then collaborate

on a committee structure and choose two members who are deemed appropriate from either of

the two institutions. It is required that there is at least one member (of the three person

committee) from each institution.

To confirm agreement on the structure of the committee, the candidate is required to complete

the Dissertation Committee form, circulate the form for committee members, get signatures,

and turn it into the Joint Doctoral Program (JDP) office at SDSU or USD (wherever the chair

resides) before moving forward with the dissertation proposal.

In the rare circumstance that a committee member is chosen who is not a faculty member/

administrator from SDSU or USD, an Outside Member Dissertation Committee form must be

completed and approved by the candidate’s dissertation chair and JDP Program Director of that

institution.

DISSERTATION PROPOSAL Once a student has successfully passed QE1 and QE2, he/she can formally begin the dissertation

process. First, doctoral candidates are required to complete the proposal review process. A good

dissertation proposal includes a strong rationale, a review of the literature and a coherent and

systematic procedure to be followed. Guided by this, the candidate will have a methodical plan

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and will be more efficient and purposeful when undertaking the research. Additionally, writing

a proposal demonstrates scholastic competence in the projected area of study. In doing so, the

doctoral student, with guidance from the chair, is expected to persuade the committee that the

project is a good idea based on the strength of the research design in the purpose, and a

procedure has been determined to carry it out to fruition. An approved dissertation proposal

serves as an agreement between the doctoral candidate and the members of the dissertation

committee.

The steps for the Dissertation Proposal Hearing include:

♦ Preparation of the dissertation proposal: The document should be about 20-30 pages

and include appendices. A one page abstract (approved by the dissertation chair)

should accompany the dissertation proposal. After careful review by your dissertation

committee chair, the proposal is then submitted to the committee for examination.

♦ Once the committee agrees that the written portion of the proposal is acceptable, the

candidate arranges a formal meeting with his/her committee to present the proposal.

Candidates must complete the Proposal Hearing form, indicating the date, location

and time of the proposal hearing. In addition, the committee chair must approve the

abstract attached to the proposal hearing form. The form must be completed, signed

by the committee members, and turned into the JDP office at SDSU or USD (wherever

the chair resides) two weeks in advance of the review date. This is to ensure that all

committee members are aware of the date and agree on moving forward with the

dissertation proposal hearing.

♦ At the Dissertation Proposal Hearing, candidates have the opportunity to orally present

their proposal to their committee.

♦ Once the proposal hearing has been completed, committee members will either pass

the student, pass with revisions or no pass. In the case of a ‘no pass,’ the committee

chair will work with the student until the product is acceptable to the committee. If

after several revisions (up to 3), the committee finds the proposal unacceptable, the

candidate will not be permitted to continue in the doctoral program.

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♦ The dissertation proposal should also be submitted for Human Subjects approval at the

institution of the committee chair. The Graduate Division will not accept dissertations

that include material obtained or produced without an approved Human Subjects

Protocol.

♦ Upon acceptance by the committee, a Dissertation Proposal Approval form will be

signed by all committee members and sent to the JDP office at SDSU or USD

(wherever the chair resides). They will in turn send the form to the Graduate Division

in the case of a SDSU chair, and to the Dean’s office at USD. In addition, the original

will be placed in the candidates file at the JDP office at SDSU.

♦ Once the candidate receives formal approval from the dissertation committee and the

Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects (at the university in which the chair

resides), she/he can begin work on the dissertation.

WRITING THE DISSERTATION Candidates are advised to work closely with their dissertation chair during the research process

and the writing of the dissertation. Depending on the type of research conducted, completing a

dissertation can take anywhere from one to two years. As the time of completion gets closer,

candidates often refer to the doctoral handbook to ensure timeliness in executing the proper

paperwork and accuracy in following established procedures. At this point, it is also important

that candidates closely follow the deadlines for submitting USD and SDSU Petitions for

Graduation. (Please refer to the SDSU and USD Graduate Bulletin for posted deadlines each

semester).

Specific guidelines for writing and preparation of the dissertation can be found in the

Dissertation Handbook (which is currently in press at the time of this printing). Candidates will

be notified in advance of the procedures for obtaining a Dissertation Handbook.

DISSERTATION DEFENSE After the data collection and analysis phase of the research, a complete dissertation including all

required chapters is submitted for committee review. When the dissertation chair and

committee members determine that the dissertation is ready to be defended, the candidate

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should obtain a Petition for Defense of the Dissertation form. This form should be completed

and on file at least 4 weeks in advance of the requested date. Candidates whose dissertation

chair resides at SDSU will turn in the form to the JDP office at SDSU. Candidates whose

dissertation chair resides at USD must turn in their form to the JDP office at USD.

Accompanying this form should be a 350 word abstract of the dissertation that has been

approved by the dissertation chair. The abstract must be reviewed by the committee chair and

becomes a part of the dissertation document. It is the candidate’s responsibility to work with the

administrative support personnel at each institution to confirm the date and secure a room for

the defense. A room will NOT be reserved if the form is incomplete or missing signatures, or

the approved abstract is not included. Original copies of the form will be placed in the

candidates file in the JDP office at SDSU.

DISSERTATION DEFENSE ANNOUNCEMENT Two weeks prior to the dissertation defense, the candidate will prepare a formal announcement

for the dissertation defense. Candidates should follow the guidelines in the JDP offices at

SDSU and USD. The defense will be held on the campus where the dissertation chair resides.

The candidate provides the JDP office with an approved abstract (of approximately 350 words),

two weeks prior to the defense, along with one copy of the dissertation.

Dissertation Defense:

It is recommended that the candidate visit the room assigned to them in advance to ensure that

the room meets their needs and can be set up appropriately. In addition, candidates should make

arrangements for any electronic needs they have at the time they submit the Petition for

Defense. Arriving early on the day of the defense is always a good idea as well to make sure

there are no unforeseen schedule conflicts or problems with the room.

Although it primarily involves the committee, the defense is open to all interested faculty and

students at both universities. At the defense, the candidate has an opportunity to present an

overview of his/her work. In addition, the process involves a briefing of the committee on the

findings followed by questions germane to the topic. Possible discussion may ensue related to

future activity of the candidate in the area being investigated. The dissertation chair facilitates

the meeting in which the dissertation is defended.

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Following the discourse the candidate and guests leave the room, and the committee deliberates

and reaches a decision to pass or fail the candidate. If the committee approves the dissertation

or approves with revisions, committee members must sign eight original copies of the

Dissertation Defense Approval form (the candidate should take the copies of the form with

them to the defense and give them to the dissertation chair prior to the start of the defense). A

copy of this form is kept in the candidates file (and should be given to the appropriate program

office where the defense is held). The other originals are placed after the title page in the seven

bound copies of the dissertation to be distributed. If the committee does not approve, the chair

keeps the forms until the dissertation is approved.

If the dissertation is not approved, the committee must decide about the changes necessary to

receive full approval, or if the candidate should be terminated from the program. The candidate

is responsible for working with the chair to make any significant written changes to receive final

approval.

After any final changes are made the candidate submits the complete original dissertation to the

chair for final approval. Upon receipt of the approval the candidate is responsible for obtaining

at least seven copies of the dissertation, in addition to the original. Appropriate procedures for

formatting and binding dissertations can be found in the Dissertation Handbook.

It is the candidate’s responsibility to make sure that the completed forms are filed properly. If

the JDP office does not have the final approval form, a candidate’s graduation from the Joint

Doctoral Program could be delayed.

Candidates who are unable to successfully complete the dissertation will not graduate from the

Joint Doctoral Program.

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Part III – Policies and Procedures

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ACADEMIC CALENDAR Due to the nature of this program, with two institutions operating under a single pay method, the

correct academic calendar (with the exception of spring break) to follow is that of the University

of San Diego. The USD calendar can be accessed via the website,

http://www.sandiego.edu/bulletin/calendar.html.

REGISTRATION To make the entire registration process as easy as possible for students, USD has been

designated as the campus where all registration activities will occur. This means that no matter

where your classes are physically located (SDSU or USD), all registration will be handled at

USD. To register for classes, simply follow these two steps:

1. Since all students are required to take the appropriate concentration courses and the

program’s core courses, the USD program manager will automatically enroll you in these

mandatory classes each semester. If for any reason, a student can not enroll in the

designated courses during a specific semester, it is the students responsibility to notify the

USD program manager.

2. After you are enrolled in your core and concentration courses you will automatically be

billed by USD’s Office of Student Accounts. Please note that the USD program manager

will not be able to register you if you have an outstanding balance from a previous

semester’s bill. It is the students responsibility to communicated directly with the

student accounts office at USD.

Elective and Independent Study Options

Elective courses and independent study opportunities are designed to provide doctoral students

with specific and in-depth examination of topics that will enhance their course of study. A

specified number are available through each university for both concentrations. The following

outline has been developed to give student’s step-by-step directions on how to proceed with

either an elective or an independent study.

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Registration for electives

To register for elective classes, prior to the two steps outlined above, students must:

♦ Complete the Program Elective Form (Appendix G), which can also be obtained by

the advisor or online

♦ Complete the description of the course on the form

♦ Obtain the signature of the instructor (this must occur before the course begins or

attendance will not be counted)

♦ Obtain the signatures of the appropriate concentration advisor from the university

where the student is taking the elective

♦ Obtain the final signature of the appropriate Joint Doctoral Program Director

♦ Send the form to the USD Program Manager who will register the student in

accordance with the Program Elective Form

Copies of the form will be:

♦ Placed in the student’s file in the Joint Doctoral Program office at SDSU

♦ Sent to the advisor at the appropriate institution

♦ Sent to the student

♦ Sent to the appropriate director

The USD Program Manager must receive the signed Program Elective form at least two

weeks prior to the beginning of the semester (dates can be found in the USD course

schedule book available each semester).

Registration for Independent Study

To register for an independent study, the following steps must be completed:

♦ Complete the Joint Doctoral Program Independent Study form (Appendix H) which

can also be obtained by the advisor or on-line

Obtain the signature of the supervising faculty member. The proposed study must be

outlined in detail on the form

♦ Receive approval from the concentration advisor, who then signs the form

♦ Obtain the signature from the appropriate Joint Doctoral Program Director

♦

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♦ Send the form to the USD Program Manager who will register the student in

accordance with the Independent Study form

Copies of the forms will be:

♦ Sent to the appropriate advisor

♦ Sent to the student

♦ Placed in the student’s file

♦ Sent to the supervising faculty member

The USD Program Manager must receive the Independent Study form at least two weeks

prior to the beginning of the semester (dates can be found in the USD course schedule

book available each semester).

Summary:

♦ The data from all elective and independent study forms will be entered in the

electronic database in the Joint Doctoral Program Office.

♦ The forms will be reviewed at the end of the academic year for verification when

transcripts are reconciled at both institutions.

Student’s who do not follow these steps to officially enroll for class will not be permitted to

remain in the class. Any student who does not officially register for a class will not appear on

the official class roster and will not receive a grade for the course. In this instance, students will

be required to take a substitute course to fulfill the elective requirement.

TUITION AND FEES As described above, after registering for classes you will automatically be billed by USD’s

Office of Student Accounts. For the 2002-03 academic year, tuition and fees is $460 per unit.

Although the dollar figure is subject to change based on future increases or decreases in tuition

and fees at either of the universities, at the current per unit rate ($460) the total for the 60-unit

program works out to approximately $28,000.

Students will remain in good standing if they clear their account each semester. Students with an

outstanding balance from a previous semester will be blocked from registration. If this occurs,

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students must call the student accounts office at (619-260 4561) to make arrangements to

remove the registration block.

CHANGE OF NAME/ADDRESS Students should complete a “Change of Name” and “Change of Address” form at USD when

necessary so university personnel can stay in communication with students throughout the

program. Failure to compete this form may result in the student missing important information

sent to all students. In addition, when accepted to the program, all students are added to a

listserv. It is the students responsibility to notify the program assistants of any change in email

address.

FINANCIAL AID Although there are many ways to finance doctoral study, all students are first encouraged to

apply for federal financial assistance by completing the Free Application for Federal Student

Assistance (FAFSA), available in the Financial Aid Office at USD. After completing the

FAFSA and then submitting it to the Office of Financial Aid at USD, students will be notified of

their eligibility for federal financial aid, which includes loans, grants, and work-study. In

addition to these funding opportunities, students are also encouraged to apply for various types

of external support, for which information can be found in either one of the financial aid offices,

or on the web. Finally, a limited number of graduate fellowships and assistantships are available

at each institution. Information regarding assistantships/fellowships can be obtained by

contacting the program directors at each institution.

CONTINUOUS ENROLLMENT Students are required to maintain continuous enrollment throughout their doctoral studies.

Continuous enrollment is defined as a minimum of 1 unit of coursework during the fall and

spring semesters. Although students are not required to enroll during intersession or the

summer, some required courses may only be taught during these periods and, as such, students

will be expected to enroll in these particular courses. After 60 units of credit have been

completed, students must continue to enroll for at least one unit of dissertation writing every fall

and spring semester until the dissertation is completed. It is the students responsibility to inform

the USD program manager of registration plans. Students will be automatically registered in

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accordance with the Joint Doctoral predetermined schedule, unless written notification is

received three weeks prior to the beginning of the semester.

Students are expected to complete their program within the 60-unit limit. In those rare instances

in which this is not possible, students will be required to register for one dissertation unit as

previously mentioned. At that point, the tuition rate of $460 no longer applies and students will

be required to pay the (more costly) individual unit fee at each institution.

INCOMPLETE GRADES Students who receive a grade of “Incomplete” for a USD course must complete the required

work and receive a grade before the end of the tenth week of the next fall or spring semester.

For example, students receiving an incomplete, for a USD course, during the spring semester,

have until the end of the tenth week of the following fall semester. Students who receive a

grade of “Incomplete” for a SDSU course must complete the required work and receive a grade

within one year of the end of the course. Failure to complete the required work by this deadline

will result in an automatic “F” being recorded in place of the incomplete, and usually results in

the student being placed on academic probation. Please remember that making up an

incomplete is ultimately the student’s responsibility, and failure to do so is not an acceptable

excuse for later petitioning to have the “F” removed from your record.

ACADEMIIC PROBATION To remain in good academic standing and to be eligible to graduate, students are required to

earn at least a 3.0 Grade Point Average (GPA) each semester that they are enrolled as well as

maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 (on a 4.0 scale). If for any reason either of these two

conditions is not met, students will be placed on academic probation. The student’s advisor will

then evaluate the student’s progress and recommend a course of action to the two program

directors. Students may not continue in the program on academic probation for more than two

consecutive semesters, and will be recommended for disqualification from the program, if this

occurs. Students receiving a notice of disqualification may appeal to the Dean of the School of

Education at USD and the Graduate Dean at SDSU within ten calendar days of receiving such

notice.

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WITHDRAWAL/LEAVE OF ABSENCE Due to the cohort model, it is highly recommended that students do not take a leave of absence,

as they will fall behind the cohort and may not be able to take courses that are only offered once

in several years. However, in extreme cases, students may withdraw from current courses taken

at either university. A petition for leave of absence must be filed in conjunction with a

withdrawal if a student plans to remain in the Joint Doctoral Program. However, students

withdrawing from their current classes will lose their eligibility for federal financial aid, and

depending on the time of their withdrawal, will be required to return either all, or part, of the

federal aid they received for the semester.

Students who are unable to maintain continuous enrollment need to complete a Leave of

Absence (LOA) form from USD. (These forms are available the School of Education at USD).

The student’s advisor, both Program Directors, and the Associate Dean of the School of

Education at USD, must approve the form. Failure to maintain continuous enrollment will result

in suspension from the program. Students must reapply for readmission unless the LOA form is

on file and current. Leaves may be granted for up to one year, and only under extreme

circumstances will a student be granted a second leave of absence. Due to the cohort-based

nature of this program, an individual’s leave of absence will not stop the seven-year time clock

from ticking.

Students in the dissertation stage are not eligible to take a leave of absence and must maintain

continuous enrollment of at least one unit (if 60 units are already completed) in each of the fall

and spring semesters until the dissertation has been completed.

TIME LIMITS As with all doctoral programs, this program must be completed within seven years from the date

the student first enrolls in the program. Additionally, the dissertation must be completed within

three years of advancement to candidacy (please refer to page 23 for policies pertaining to

advancement to candidacy). Clearly, for a student to complete the program within seven years

they need to be making substantial progress each semester. Failure to complete the program

within seven years will result in revocation of candidacy and being dropped from the Joint

Doctoral Program.

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Only in highly unusual circumstances can a student request an extension of the time limit. This

must be done in writing and approved by the student’s advisors at both universities and both

Directors of the Joint Doctoral Program.

SUMMARY The SDSU-USD Student Doctoral Handbook has been developed as a general set of guidelines

for this particular joint program. Its contents have been designed by the joint faculty to provide

direction for students, but specific policies and procedures in each institution’s Graduate

Bulletin should also be consulted when indicated.

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Part IV –Appendix

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APPENDIX A – QE2 INTENT TO SUBMIT FORM SDSU-USD JOINT DOCTORAL PROGRAM

STUDENT’S NAME:

STUDENT’S SIGNATURE:

TODAY’S DATE:

TITLE OF QE2 ARTICLE:

CO-AUTHOR’S NAME (if applicable):

SIGNATURE OF FACULTY SUPERVISOR (if applicable):

INTENDED DATE FOR EVALUATION: January July

JOURNAL TARGETED:

JOURNAL’S EDITORIAL GUIDELINES (please attach copy of manuscript guidelines):

DATE RECEIVED IN JDP OFFICE:

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APPENDIX B – DISSERTATION COMMITTEE FORM SDSU-USD JOINT DOCTORAL PROGRAM

STUDENT’S NAME: PROPOSED TOPIC OF DISSERTATION:

The following Joint Doctoral faculty member has agreed to chair my dissertation committee: Chair Signature Date The following faculty members will serve on my dissertation committee:

Member: Title:

Signature: Date: Member: Title:

Signature: Date: Please attach a one-page description of the dissertation topic, and return signed copies to the SDSU at USD Joint Doctoral Program Office (wherever the chair resides). The Outside Member Dissertation Committee form must be attached for any members outside of the University of San Diego or San Diego State University. Date Received in JDP Office:

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APPENDIX C – OUTSIDE MEMBER DISSERTATION COMMITTEE FORM

SDSU-USD JOINT DOCTORAL PROGRAM STUDENT’S NAME: TOPIC OF DISSERTATION:

STUDENT’S SIGNATURE: COMMITTEE CHAIR SIGNATURE: (INDICATING APPROVAL) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PROSPECTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER INFORMATION: NAME:

TITLE:

PHONE:

MAILING ADDRESS:

SIGNATURE: DATE: * Please attach vita of prospective member and return all completed forms to the JDP Program Office at SDSU or USD (wherever the chair resides). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To be completed by program manager/coordinator at appropriate institution MEMBER ACCEPTED: MEMBER DENIED: RATIONALE:

ACCEPTANCE LETTER SENT OUT TO MEMBER: DATE:

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APPENDIX D – PROPOSAL HEARING FORM SDSU-USD JOINT DOCTORAL PROGRAM

STUDENT’S NAME: TOPIC OF DISSERTATION PROPOSAL:

DATE OF HEARING: TIME OF HEARING: The following faculty member serving as my chair recognizes that my dissertation defense is on the above date and time: Chair Signature Date The following faculty members, serving on my dissertation committee, recognize that my dissertation defense is on the above date and time: Member: Title:

Signature: Date: Member: Title:

Signature: Date: Location: USD SDSU Room assigned for Hearing: Date Received in JDP Office:

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APPENDIX E – DISSERTATION PROPOSAL APPROVAL FORM SDSU-USD JOINT DOCTORAL PROGRAM

STUDENT:

ADDRESS:

AREA OF CONCENTRATION:

TITLE OF PROPOSAL:

DATE BY WHICH STUDENT EXPECTS TO COMPLETE DISSERTATION: STUDENT’S SIGNATURE:______________________________ DATE: The following signatures are testimony that the student’s proposal has been accepted and that the student may proceed with the dissertation. DISSERTATION COMMITTEE SIGNATURES _________________________________________________________ Chair _________________________________________________________ Member _________________________________________________________ Member Human Subjects Committee Approval Date: (attach copy of approval) Date Received in JDP Office:

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APPENDIX F – PETITION FOR DEFENSE OF DISSERTATION FORM SDSU-USD JOINT DOCTORAL PROGRAM

CANDIDATE’S NAME:

TITLE OF DISSERTATION:

I hereby petition for the defense of my dissertation and request that the defense will take place on DATE: TIME:

SIGNATURE: DATE OF REQUEST: Location: USD SDSU Date Approved by Dissertation Committee:

______________________________________, Chair ______________________________________, Member

______________________________________, Member

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To be completed by program manager/coordinator at appropriate institution Date Received in appropriate JDP Office: Room assigned for Hearing: Copies sent to: Chair:

Member

Member

Candidate

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APPENDIX G – DISSERTATION DEFENSE APPROVAL FORM SDSU-USD JOINT DOCTORAL PROGRAM

This is a copy ONLY. Original forms must be used for inserts prior to binding dissertation and

can be obtained in the JDP office at SDSU or USD CANDIDATE’S NAME: TITLE OF DISSERTATION: APPROVAL: Chair Member Member DATE:

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APPENDIX H – PROGRAM ELECTIVE FORM SDSU-USD JOINT DOCTORAL PROGRAM

STUDENT’S NAME: CONCENTRATION: ED. TECH. LITERACY ELECTIVE AT: SDSU USD

Semester/Yr:______________ Course Number: Course Title: Units:_____ Student’s Signature: Previous Electives taken at:

(Please list course number) Course Description:

USD SDSU 1._________ 1._________ 2._________ 3._________ 4._________ (Ed. Tech. Only)

APPROVAL SIGNATURES: Instructor: Date: Concentration Advisor: Date: Program Director: Date: Date Received by USD Program Manager:

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APPENDIX I – INDEPENDENT STUDY FORM SDSU-USD JOINT DOCTORAL PROGRAM

STUDENT’S NAME: CONCENTRATION: ED. TECH. LITERACY INDEPENDENT STUDY AT: SDSU USD Semester/Yr:______________ Units:_____ Student’s Signature: Description of proposed study: Description of materials, resources and methods employed: Process of evaluation: APPROVAL SIGNATURES: Faculty Supervisor: Date: Concentration Advisor: Date: Program Director: Date: Date Received by USD Program Manager:

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APPENDIX J – LEAVE OF ABSENCE FORM SDSU-USD JOINT DOCTORAL PROGRAM

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APPENDIX K – USD PETITION FOR GRADUATION FORM SDSU-USD JOINT DOCTORAL PROGRAM

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