Dissertation Information for Doctoral Program

Research Improves Practice

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 a variety of models of inquiry which 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.

2011-12 Completion Deadlines

	Fall 2011	Spring 2012	Summer 2012
Application for Degree	Sept 20	Nov 20	Feb 20 (To participate in June Commencement)
Final Date for Scheduling a Dissertation Defense	Dec 2	April 13	May 18
Final Date for Submitting Dissertation to Committee	Dec 2	April 13	May 18
Final Date for Dissertation Defense	Dec 16	April 27	June 1
Final Date for Submitting Dissertation to Copy Editor **	Jan 6	May 11	June 15
Final Date for Paying Editing Fees, Submitting Paper Copies	Feb 6	June 8	August 17

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

Forms

Committee Approval Form #200

Dissertation Proposal Schedule Request Form #300

Dissertation Defense Schedule Request Form #500

Information

EdD Progress Checklist

Doctoral Handbook 2011-12

Dissertation Style Manual 2011-12

Final Steps of the Dissertation Process

Submitting Your Dissertation Online

Links

Human Subjects Research Committee