Graduate Course Descriptions

A one-semester independent project which meets the approval of the program chair and is conducted under faculty supervision. Student may merit one, two or three credits according to the complexity of the project.

A culminating experience which reflects the student’s synthesis, integration of knowledge, and the academic content of the dissertation research. Successful completion of the Degree Candidacy Application prepares the student for EDL 734 Dissertation Research Seminar. Students will submit Dissertations Chapters 1-2 (draft) with references. Grading is Pass/Fail. The student is allowed to take the Degree Candidacy Application twice.

The time when the student works with committee members to complete the dissertation. Students must register for consecutive semesters of dissertation. EDL 798 involves completion of the dissertation proposal and approval from IU’s RERB. See Dissertation Handbook for further details.

The time when the student works with committee members to complete the dissertation.Students must register for consecutive semesters of dissertation. EDL799 involves data collection/analysis. See Dissertation Handbook for further details.

The time when the student works with committee members to complete the dissertation.Students must register for consecutive semesters of dissertation. EDL 800 involves preparation of the final document and the dissertation defense. See Dissertation Handbook for further details.