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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education
School of Education
Postsecondary and Adult Education specialization
Enhance your qualifications in adult education and college teaching, one of the fastest growing occupations in the country. The curriculum focuses on theories of adult learning and distance education, critical analysis and research skills, best practices in postsecondary adult instruction, and the application of theory and research to develop effective learning environments for individuals from diverse backgrounds. The Postsecondary and Adult Education specialization is also designed to allow you to concurrently enroll in Capella’s Post-Master’s Certificate in College Teaching and earn two valuable credentials at the same time. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing faculty positions or education leadership positions in a variety of adult learning settings, including higher education institutions, businesses, nonprofit organizations, and the military.
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Total Program:
120
quarter credits
Up to 48 quarter credits may be transferred into this program
Next Start Date: March 8, 2010
Quarter - Coursework:
$4,485
Quarter - Comps/Diss:
$3,945
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Core Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- ED8002 - Foundations of Theory and Practice in Doctoral Studies
- ED8113 - Advanced Study in Research Methods
- ED8119 - Advanced Practicum in Research Design*
Specialization Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- ED7311 - Theory and Methods of Educating Adults
- ED7312 - Teaching Adults
- ED7712 - Classroom Assessment in Education
- ED7590 - Critical Thinking in Adult Education
- ED7313 - Global Issues in Adult Education
- ED7310 - Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Educational Process
- ED7716 - Faculty Leadership
- ED8444 - Higher Education Curriculum Development and Teaching Strategies
- ED9919 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination*
- ED9920 - Dissertation Courseroom* - non-credit
- ED9921 - Dissertation Research 1* - 5 quarter credits
- ED9922 - Dissertation Research 2* - 5 quarter credits
- ED9923 - Dissertation Research 3* - 5 quarter credits
- ED9924 - Dissertation Research 4* - 5 quarter credits
Thirteen Elective Courses (each course 4 quarter credits unless noted)
- Recommended elective courses
- ED7580 - Theory and Development of Multiple Intelligences
- ED7690 - Critical Skills for Facilitating Online Learning
- ED5312 - Strategies for Building Online Learning Communities
- ED7700 - Learning Theory and the Educational Process
- ED7703 - Student Development, Challenges, and Successes
- ED7711 - Course Design and Development
- ED7713 - Student Advising and Retention
- ED8111 - The Historical and Social Foundations of Education
- ED7800 - Grant Writing for Higher Education
- ED5315 - Adult Development and Learning
- ED5311 - The Collaborative Nature of Adult Education
- ED8115 - Advanced Quantitative Research Methods*
- ED8117 - Advanced Qualitative Research Methods*
- ED8600 - Effective Online Course Design, Delivery, Facilitation, and Assessment
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- Choose any graduate courses.
* This course has a prerequisite. Contact an enrollment counselor for more information.
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