During this course, students identify a research topic and develop a dissertation proposal. Steps include identifying a researchable issue, conducting a literature search, writing a literature review, selecting a research methodology, and evaluating qualitative and statistical tools. Students discuss selection of the dissertation chair and committee and develop an action plan for completing the dissertation. Students may not enroll in EDUC 790 until they have completed 42 of the required 48 units for the Ed.D. Prerequisites: EDUC 700, 740, 741, and successful completion of the Guided Inquiry Project (Ed.D. program only)