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The Ph.D. dissertation/Ed.D. treatise is designed to demonstrate the student's knowledge and skills and is expected to make a significant contribution to knowledge in one of the traditions of thought related to educational policy and leadership. This work should be framed within the scholarship available in the area of study. A strong theoretical background is necessary, along with a methodology. Throughout the dissertation period, a student is advised to maintain close contact with the Dissertation/Treatise Chairperson and other Dissertation/Treatise Committee members. It is the student's responsibility to see that the dissertation/treatise meets current Graduate School requirements.
Students are required to provide advanced notification to their assigned advisor/committee chair of any use of AI tools in the development of their SP, proposal, or dissertation. Notification must be provided to the advisor/committee chair before submitting the SP, proposal, or dissertation.
Please review the steps below, outlined by the Department, as you prepare for your proposal defense and advancement to doctoral candidacy.
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