Lewis & ClarkGraduate School of Education & Counseling

Educational Leadership

Dissertation Information for Doctoral Program

Action Research

In the Lewis & Clark Ed.D. program, the goal of the dissertation is to expand the conceptual knowledge base for the discipline. To accomplish this we employ an “action research model,” which uses qualitative and quantitative inquiry to solve problems and build solutions in the schools and work sites of cohort members.

In this way, the courses become relevant to your work experience, and the work products of degree candidates serve to directly and immediately improve conditions, programs, and/or structures in the organizations where you work. We expect that the research conducted by degree candidates will promote positive organizational change and consequently benefit the nation’s students, teachers, and communities through positive changes in K-12 education.

Past Dissertations

Dissertations from past graduates are available through the PQDT Open or Aubrey Watzek Library.

2009-10 Completion Deadlines

  Fall 2009 Spring 2010

Summer 2010

Application for Degree Sept 18 Nov 25 Feb 24 (To participate in June Commencement)
Final Date for Scheduling a Dissertation Defense Oct 23 Feb 26 June 14
Final Date for Submitting Dissertation to Committee Nov 6 March 12
July 2
Final Date for Dissertation Defense Nov 24
April 2
July 16
Final Date for Submitting Dissertation to Copy Editor **
Dec 4
April 16
July 26
Final Date for Paying Editing Fees, Submitting Paper Copies Dec 22
May 6 August 24

** The completed manuscript is due to the copy editor 10 working days after the defense or the date indicated above, whichever comes first.

Forms and Links

Committee Approval Form

Human Subjects Information and Application

Dissertation Style Manual

Submit Your Dissertation Online

Final Steps of the Dissertation Process

 

Contact Us

The Educational Leadership is located in room 308 of Rogers Hall.

email eda@lclark.edu

voice 503-768-6080
fax 503-768-6085

Department Chair Carolyn Carr

Educational Leadership
0615 S.W. Palatine Hill Road, MSC 84
Portland, Oregon 97219