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The academic regulations for this degree program, as entered in the University of Mississippi Catalog, are in effect for the current or selected academic year and semester. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change rules for registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time.
Ph.D. in Education
Requirement
Hours
Description
Comprehensive exam
Student must pass a comprehensive examination.
Oral defense
Every candidate for the Ph.D. degree must successfully pass a final oral examination (defense of dissertation) administered by the student’s dissertation committee and scheduled by the Graduate School.
Select an emphasis
Student must select an emphasis within the Ph.D. in Education: Education Leadership (K-12) or Secondary Education.
Submit Dissertation
Student must submit a dissertation to his/her GPC/Chair. The dissertation must conform to the regulations governing style set forth in "A Manual of Thesis and Dissertations Preparations", available in the Graduate School Office. Two copies of the dissertation must be presented to the Graduate School after the final examination for the doctorate has been accepted and before the beginning of the regular examination period for the semester in which the candidate plans to graduate.
GPA requirements
A cumulative average of not less than 3.0 (B) must be achieved in all graduate work taken.
Engineering Dean's approval
This Degree Audit program is an advising tool only. The student must still apply for a degree by returning a completed Degree Application Form to the dean's office before the last day to add classes in the semester preceding the semester in which the stuent expects to graduate. The Dean's Office will make the final certification that the courses listed on the application qualify the student for graduation. The Dean's Office will also determine if other university requirements (GPA, etc.) have been met.
Complete Edrs 705 with a grade of C or better in residence at the University of Mississippi..
Dissertation prospectus
Student must submit and defend a dissertation prospectus.
Elective courses
18
Student must complete at least 18 hours of electives courses outside of the leadership emphasis with 9 hours outside the School of Education. All courses must be approved by the student's GPC/Chair.
Residence hours
36
Student must complete at least 36 hours of course work in residence at the University of Mississippi.
Spec courses
21
Student must complete at least 21 hours of K-12 administration courses. All courses must be approved by the student's GPC/Chair.
Complete at least 18 hours of dissertation (Edse 797).
Field experiences
Student must complete at least 75 hours of field experiences as approved by the student's GPC/Chair.
Portfolio
Student must complete a professional portfolio.
Related field
18
Student must complete at least 18 hours of courses in a related field. All courses must be approved by the student's GPC/Chair.
Spec courses
33
Student must complete at least 33 hours of specialization to include 24 hours in a content field. All courses must be approved by the student's GPC/Chair.
The policies and regulations contained in this online University of Mississippi Catalog are in effect for the current or selected semester. The catalog is not a contract, but rather a guide for the convenience of students. The University of Mississippi reserves the right to 1) change or withdraw courses; 2) change the fees, rules, and schedules for admission, registration, instruction, and graduation; and 3) change other regulations affecting the student body at any time. Implicit in each student’s enrollment with the university is an agreement to comply with university rules and regulations, which the university may modify to exercise properly its educational responsibility.
