Course Prerequisites
Candidates who do not have a master’s degree in an education-related field are expected to complete master’s-level coursework or pass a competency exam in the following areas prior to enrolling in specific courses in the doctoral program. All students are required to pass the statistics review examination prior to enrolling in EDUC 740 Intermediate Statistics.
- Educational Psychology is a prerequisite for EDUC 730 Theories of Learning.
- Curriculum Foundations is a prerequisite for EDUC 733 Seminar in Research on Curriculum Research.
- Educational Research and Statistics is a prerequisite for EDUC 740 Intermediate Statistics.
- History and Philosophy of Education is a prerequisite to enrolling in the second year of doctoral study.
Competency in these courses can be demonstrated through a master’s-level course or a competency examination. A review packet is available to students who wish to take a competency exam to demonstrate their mastery in any of these requirements.