Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology Developmental Psychology courses
Developmental Psychology coursework overview
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- total quarter credits: 84
- Quarter length: 10 weeks
- Course length: 10 weeks
- Break: 3 weeks between quarters
Developmental Psychology course requirements
- Core 7 courses
- Specialization 9 courses
- Residencies 3 courses
- Specialization 7 courses
- Dissertation Minimum 4 courses
Example program course sequence
This example course sequence takes course prerequisites into account, so it can be helpful as a general guide when you register for courses. In GuidedPath, the number of courses you take in a quarter and time it takes to complete your program can vary. Your academic coach can help answer any course registration questions.
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PSY7015
Core Foundations of Doctoral Studies in Applied Psychology
4 quarter credits
Students improve their ability to navigate the virtual campus and become familiar with library, career center, and writing center resources. Students identify the educational steps and requirements necessary to successfully completing the doctoral degree program in their chosen specialization; review their specialization's requirements, associated professional roles and organizations, and ethics and professional standards; and articulate a professional identity based on doctoral-level psychology training. For PhD in Psychology students only. Must be taken during the student's first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
4 quarter credits
PSY7421
Specialization Course Cognitive/Affective Psychology
5 quarter credits
Students in this course apply their knowledge of theoretical foundations and the basic principles and models of cognitive/affective psychology to mental processes, such as how individuals acquire, process, and store information; how they think, perceive, remember, and learn; and how they experience feelings, moods, and emotions. Students also demonstrate the ways in which the integration of cognition and affect influence an individual's behavior.
5 quarter credits
RSCH7020
Core Navigating the Ethical Landscape of Research in a Modern World
4 quarter credits
Students evaluate their own biases with an emphasis on self-awareness and reflection on cultural identity and ethics in research. Students will develop strategies to apply and incorporate ethical and multicultural principles and influences in research and publications.
4 quarter credits
RSCH7864
Core Quantitative Design and Analysis
4 quarter credits
Students gain an understanding of the logic, computation, and interpretation of statistics, with an emphasis on decision-making skills in the research process and on the application and interpretation of statistical results. Students utilize the statistical program JASP to practice running and interpreting statistical analyses.
4 quarter credits
PSY6030
Specialization Course Adolescent Psychology
5 quarter credits
In this course, students gain and apply knowledge of the developmental stages from early adolescence to emerging adulthood. Students evaluate and articulate the physical, psychosocial, emotional, sexual, moral, and cognitive changes associated with adolescent development and examine the ways in which adolescent development is influenced by family, society, and culture. Students also assess the evolving needs of adolescents and apply theory and research in order to recommend appropriate responses to those needs.
5 quarter credits
RSCH7868
Core Qualitative Design and Analysis
4 quarter credits
Students investigate essential concepts and methods for conducting qualitative research. Students engage in hands-on practice with qualitative research techniques, focusing on the appropriate applications, strengths, and limitations of various qualitative approaches, sampling methods, and analysis strategies. Throughout the course, students develop an understanding of ethical considerations, particularly when researching vulnerable and diverse populations, and strategies to protect human subjects. Students also examine the alignment of qualitative approaches with sampling and analysis approaches to ensure rigor and produce meaningful insights. Prerequisite(s): PhD in Psychology students must have completed RSCH7020.
4 quarter credits
PSY7105
Core Building a Doctoral Foundation: History, Theory, and Topics in Psychology
4 quarter credits
Students explore historical and contemporary schools of thought such as behavioral, humanistic, and psychodynamic psychology. In particular, students begin the process of becoming independent researchers by developing a dissertation topic that is appropriate for their specialization and aligned with foundational theories within their chosen school of thought. Students will begin building a theoretical foundation to support their future dissertation research study. For PhD students in Psychology only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): RSCH7020 or PSY5110; RSCH7864 or PSY7864; RSCH7868 or PSY7868.
4 quarter credits
PSY6020
Specialization Course Advocacy in Child and Adolescent Development
5 quarter credits
Students in this course critically evaluate and apply theory and research to child and adolescent development issues and current topics. Students analyze the impact of policy and legislation in areas such as education, health, mental health, the military, media, and the economy on child and adolescent developmental outcomes and advocate for issues related to policy and legislation that improve the lives of children and adolescents. Prerequisite(s): PSY6030 or PSY7230.
5 quarter credits
RSCH-V8925
Residency Doctoral Project Development - Topic Ideation
3 quarter credits
In this ten-week virtual residency, students develop and evaluate proposed topic areas and theories for their doctoral project. Students analyze the literature on potential topics to assess relevance to the discipline and potential methods to use in the doctoral project. Students gain an understanding of the writing, research, and critical thinking skills necessary to complete the final project. Further development of the doctoral project is determined through a final assessment. This residency includes required synchronous sessions. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): PhD in Psychology students must have completed PSY7105. PhD in Behavior Analysis students must have completed PSY8301, PSY8302, PSY8303, PSY8352, and RSCH7860. PhD in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior and PhD in Human Services students must have completed or be concurrently registered in RSCH7860. PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision students must have completed CES8110. DIT students must have completed BMGT8434. DHA students must have completed DHA8026, RSCH7864, and RSCH7868. DBA students must have completed BMGT8019, and BMGT8028. PhD in Education students must have completed or be concurrently registered in RSCH7860.
3 quarter credits
PSY7240
Specialization Course Adult Psychology
5 quarter credits
Students in this course analyze major contemporary theories and research on continuity and change from late adolescence through the end of life. Throughout the course, students apply models and approaches for delivering psychological services to adults in a variety of settings and contexts, including in the workplace, within family, and in social relationships, in order to help those adults negotiate life transitions and increase their psychological well-being and longevity.
5 quarter credits
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5 quarter credits
Specialization Course Choose a Specialization Course - Specialization
5 quarter credits
PSY7870
Core Doctoral Research Design
4 quarter credits
Students synthesize knowledge of quantitative research methodology and use it to develop a quantitative research design that may form the basis of their dissertation research project. Students compare their quantitative research design to a previously developed qualitative design on a similar topic and identify and justify the methodology most appropriate for investigating their research topic. For PsyD and PhD in Psychology students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): RSCH-V8925.
4 quarter credits
RSCH-V8926
Residency Doctoral Project Development - Topic Development
3 quarter credits
In this ten-week virtual residency, students apply advanced research and writing skills through the development of a detailed project framework based on work in prior residencies. Students develop a project framework that includes methodological and/or research design, sampling or participant recruitment plan, intervention plan (if applicable), strategies for data collection, analysis, and outcomes of the project. Further development of the doctoral project is determined through an assessment of the project framework, which is finalized once the student enters the advanced doctoral stage of the program. This residency includes required synchronous sessions. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): RSCH-V8925. DSW students must have completed or be currently registered in RSCH7864. PhD in Psychology students must have completed PSY7870; or PSY8625 and RSCH7868. PhD in Behavior Analysis students must have completed PSY8307. PhD in Education students must have completed ED-V8925, and must have completed or be currently registered in RSCH7868. DBA students must have completed RSCH7864 or RSCH7868; and BMGT-V8925. PhD in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior students must have completed RSCH7864, and RSCH7868. PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision students must have completed CES8120, CES8122. PhD in Human Services students must have completed RSCH7864, RSCH7868.
3 quarter credits
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5 quarter credits
Core Choose a Core Course
4 quarter credits
RSCH-V8927
Residency Doctoral Project Development - Framework Development
3 quarter credits
In this ten-week virtual residency, students apply advanced research and writing skills through the development of a detailed project framework based on work in prior residencies. Students develop a project framework that includes methodological and/or research design, sampling or participant recruitment plan, intervention plan (if applicable), strategies for data collection, analysis, and outcomes of the project. Further development of the doctoral project is determined through an assessment of the project framework, which is finalized once the students enters the advanced doctoral stage of the program. This residency includes required synchronous sessions. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): RSCH-V8926. PhD in Psychology students must have completed PSY8307 or PSY7870 or RSCH8625 or RSCH8635; and all didactic coursework. PhD in Education students must have completed or be currently registered in RSCH7864. DBA students must have completed BMGT8035 or BMGT8044. PhD in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior students must have completed RSCH7860. PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision students must have completed CES8123, CES8768, CES8772. PhD in Human Services students must have completed RSCH7860. DSW students must have completed PSL8130 or PSL8140; and completed or be currently registered in PSL8110 or PSL8120 or RSCH7868.
3 quarter credits
PSY9960
Dissertation Dissertation Courseroom
3 quarter credits
This course provides students with resources, guidance, and peer and mentor support during each dissertation course as they complete the required milestones. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Students must register for this course a minimum of four times to fulfill their specialization requirements. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): PSY9909 or PSY9919 or PSY-V8927.
3 quarter credits
PSY9960
Dissertation Dissertation Courseroom
3 quarter credits
This course provides students with resources, guidance, and peer and mentor support during each dissertation course as they complete the required milestones. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Students must register for this course a minimum of four times to fulfill their specialization requirements. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): PSY9909 or PSY9919 or PSY-V8927.
3 quarter credits
PSY9960
Dissertation Dissertation Courseroom
3 quarter credits
This course provides students with resources, guidance, and peer and mentor support during each dissertation course as they complete the required milestones. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Students must register for this course a minimum of four times to fulfill their specialization requirements. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): PSY9909 or PSY9919 or PSY-V8927.
3 quarter credits
PSY9960
Dissertation Dissertation Courseroom
3 quarter credits
This course provides students with resources, guidance, and peer and mentor support during each dissertation course as they complete the required milestones. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Students must register for this course a minimum of four times to fulfill their specialization requirements. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): PSY9909 or PSY9919 or PSY-V8927.
3 quarter credits
Total
At least 84 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
Core course requirements
Complete at least 28 quarter credits.
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RSCH7864
Core Quantitative Design and Analysis
4 quarter credits
Students gain an understanding of the logic, computation, and interpretation of statistics, with an emphasis on decision-making skills in the research process and on the application and interpretation of statistical results. Students utilize the statistical program JASP to practice running and interpreting statistical analyses.
4 quarter credits
RSCH7868
Core Qualitative Design and Analysis
4 quarter credits
Students investigate essential concepts and methods for conducting qualitative research. Students engage in hands-on practice with qualitative research techniques, focusing on the appropriate applications, strengths, and limitations of various qualitative approaches, sampling methods, and analysis strategies. Throughout the course, students develop an understanding of ethical considerations, particularly when researching vulnerable and diverse populations, and strategies to protect human subjects. Students also examine the alignment of qualitative approaches with sampling and analysis approaches to ensure rigor and produce meaningful insights. Prerequisite(s): PhD in Psychology students must have completed RSCH7020.
4 quarter credits
PSY7015
Core Foundations of Doctoral Studies in Applied Psychology
4 quarter credits
Students improve their ability to navigate the virtual campus and become familiar with library, career center, and writing center resources. Students identify the educational steps and requirements necessary to successfully completing the doctoral degree program in their chosen specialization; review their specialization's requirements, associated professional roles and organizations, and ethics and professional standards; and articulate a professional identity based on doctoral-level psychology training. For PhD in Psychology students only. Must be taken during the student's first quarter. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer.
4 quarter credits
PSY7105
Core Building a Doctoral Foundation: History, Theory, and Topics in Psychology
4 quarter credits
Students explore historical and contemporary schools of thought such as behavioral, humanistic, and psychodynamic psychology. In particular, students begin the process of becoming independent researchers by developing a dissertation topic that is appropriate for their specialization and aligned with foundational theories within their chosen school of thought. Students will begin building a theoretical foundation to support their future dissertation research study. For PhD students in Psychology only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): RSCH7020 or PSY5110; RSCH7864 or PSY7864; RSCH7868 or PSY7868.
4 quarter credits
PSY7870
Core Doctoral Research Design
4 quarter credits
Students synthesize knowledge of quantitative research methodology and use it to develop a quantitative research design that may form the basis of their dissertation research project. Students compare their quantitative research design to a previously developed qualitative design on a similar topic and identify and justify the methodology most appropriate for investigating their research topic. For PsyD and PhD in Psychology students only. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): RSCH-V8925.
4 quarter credits
RSCH7020
Core Navigating the Ethical Landscape of Research in a Modern World
4 quarter credits
Students evaluate their own biases with an emphasis on self-awareness and reflection on cultural identity and ethics in research. Students will develop strategies to apply and incorporate ethical and multicultural principles and influences in research and publications.
4 quarter credits
RSCH8625
Core Advanced Quantitative Statistics
4 quarter credits
Students investigate statistics commonly used in quantitative dissertations including multiple regression, factorial analysis of variance (ANOVA), chi-square, and logistic regression. Students also analyze statistics such as exploratory factor analysis that facilitate the selection of reliable and valid surveys used in dissertations. Additionally, students gain an understanding of power analysis to determine the minimum sample size needed for a dissertation. Proficiency with statistical software is expected. Prerequisite(s): PSY-V8926 or PSY-R8926; RSCH7864 or PSY7864.
4 quarter credits
RSCH8635
Core Advanced Qualitative Analysis
4 quarter credits
Students further explore the philosophical underpinnings of qualitative research and inquiry and investigate effective execution of the six school-approved dissertation research methodologies: ethnography, case study, grounded-theory phenomenology, heuristics, and generic qualitative research. Students examine primary source references, books, and journal articles written by the developers of the six methodologies and gain an understanding of their nuances and applications. Students gain skills necessary to develop and conduct their own qualitative study for a dissertation. Prerequisite(s): PSY-V8926 or RSCH-V8926.
4 quarter credits
Total
At least 84 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
Specialization course requirements
Complete at least 35 quarter credits from the specialization courses shown below.
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PSY7240
Specialization Course Adult Psychology
5 quarter credits
Students in this course analyze major contemporary theories and research on continuity and change from late adolescence through the end of life. Throughout the course, students apply models and approaches for delivering psychological services to adults in a variety of settings and contexts, including in the workplace, within family, and in social relationships, in order to help those adults negotiate life transitions and increase their psychological well-being and longevity.
5 quarter credits
PSY7421
Specialization Course Cognitive/Affective Psychology
5 quarter credits
Students in this course apply their knowledge of theoretical foundations and the basic principles and models of cognitive/affective psychology to mental processes, such as how individuals acquire, process, and store information; how they think, perceive, remember, and learn; and how they experience feelings, moods, and emotions. Students also demonstrate the ways in which the integration of cognition and affect influence an individual's behavior.
5 quarter credits
PSY6020
Specialization Course Advocacy in Child and Adolescent Development
5 quarter credits
Students in this course critically evaluate and apply theory and research to child and adolescent development issues and current topics. Students analyze the impact of policy and legislation in areas such as education, health, mental health, the military, media, and the economy on child and adolescent developmental outcomes and advocate for issues related to policy and legislation that improve the lives of children and adolescents. Prerequisite(s): PSY6030 or PSY7230.
5 quarter credits
PSY5120
Specialization Course Social Psychology
5 quarter credits
This course provides an overview of how behavior is shaped and influenced within a social context. Within this framework, students analyze interpersonal relationships, social cognition, social inference, emotion, and personality. Students review and demonstrate their knowledge of the social psychology of decision making, attitude formation, and social attribution as they relate to contemporary issues. Students also apply social psychological theory and research to various clinical, educational, and organizational settings.
5 quarter credits
PSY8626
Specialization Course Multivariate Statistics: Theory and Application
5 quarter credits
Students investigate the theory and application of multivariate statistics, including discriminant analysis, factor (components) analysis, multiple analysis of variance (MANOVA), and logistic regression. Using JASP, students perform and interpret the results of these analyses. Students also apply multivariate analysis, analyze and understand research results in peer-reviewed psychology journals, and utilize JASP to produce output consistent with the correct parameters and assumptions of specific multivariate procedures. In addition, students evaluate the mathematical aspects of multivariate and inferential statistics theory and application. Prerequisite(s): RSCH8625 or PSY8625.
5 quarter credits
PSY5140
Specialization Course Program Evaluation
5 quarter credits
This course provides an examination of the theories, techniques, methods, and processes of program evaluation. Students synthesize the knowledge and skills gained from prior coursework to design a program evaluation, plan its implementation, and communicate the results in appropriate and effective formats. Prerequisite(s): PSY7864 or RSCH7864.
5 quarter credits
PSY6030
Specialization Course Adolescent Psychology
5 quarter credits
In this course, students gain and apply knowledge of the developmental stages from early adolescence to emerging adulthood. Students evaluate and articulate the physical, psychosocial, emotional, sexual, moral, and cognitive changes associated with adolescent development and examine the ways in which adolescent development is influenced by family, society, and culture. Students also assess the evolving needs of adolescents and apply theory and research in order to recommend appropriate responses to those needs.
5 quarter credits
PSY6015
Specialization Course Lifespan Development
5 quarter credits
Students gain and apply knowledge of lifespan development from infancy through adulthood, including human development processes and milestones while considering individual and systemic differences. Students evaluate theories and approaches for examining human development and analyze human development processes related to their specialization. Prerequisite(s): Accelerated Master's Pathway, BS in Psychology/MS in Psychology option students must have completed PSYC3700 and PSYC4101 with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or better
5 quarter credits
PSY6025
Specialization Course Child Psychology
5 quarter credits
Students gain and apply knowledge of the developmental stages of children from the prenatal period to adolescence. Students examine how children develop physically, emotionally, socially, and cognitively, and evaluate and articulate the influences of family, society, and culture on child and adolescent development. Students also assess children's evolving needs and apply theory and research to recommend appropriate responses to those needs. Prerequisite(s): Accelerated Master's Pathway, BS in Psychology/MS in Psychology option students must have completed PSYC3700 and PSYC4101 with a cumulative GPA of 2.8 or better.
5 quarter credits
PSY5115
Specialization Course Human Sexuality
5 quarter credits
This course is an exploration of sexuality within the larger context of human experience and development. Current issues include sexual deviation, sexual inadequacy, treatment of sexual problems, trauma, sexuality, gender, and reproductive health care. Students examine scholarly literature related to the implications of these issues and research evidence-based interventions.
5 quarter credits
PSY7510
Specialization Course Psychology of Personality
5 quarter credits
This course is an examination of personality development from the perspective of several theoretical orientations: psychodynamic, humanistic/existential, dispositional, and learning theory. Students analyze and evaluate these theories and consider how factors such as development and society contribute to personality. This course also allows students to apply personality theory to their professional practice.
5 quarter credits
PSY6010
Specialization Course Human Prenatal Development
5 quarter credits
Students in this course gain an overview of prenatal and postnatal development through the first three months of life. Students analyze genetic and reproductive technology and articulate its impact on families and society. Throughout the course, students demonstrate their knowledge of the stages of prenatal development (embryonic and fetal). Students investigate various prenatal illnesses and physical problems while considering the impact of access to and differences in prenatal care. In addition, students engage with research, theoretical, and ethical best practices related to promoting healthy newborn and infant development.
5 quarter credits
Total
At least 84 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
Residency course requirements
Complete at least 9 quarter credits.
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RSCH-V8926
Residency Doctoral Project Development - Topic Development
3 quarter credits
In this ten-week virtual residency, students apply advanced research and writing skills through the development of a detailed project framework based on work in prior residencies. Students develop a project framework that includes methodological and/or research design, sampling or participant recruitment plan, intervention plan (if applicable), strategies for data collection, analysis, and outcomes of the project. Further development of the doctoral project is determined through an assessment of the project framework, which is finalized once the student enters the advanced doctoral stage of the program. This residency includes required synchronous sessions. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): RSCH-V8925. DSW students must have completed or be currently registered in RSCH7864. PhD in Psychology students must have completed PSY7870; or PSY8625 and RSCH7868. PhD in Behavior Analysis students must have completed PSY8307. PhD in Education students must have completed ED-V8925, and must have completed or be currently registered in RSCH7868. DBA students must have completed RSCH7864 or RSCH7868; and BMGT-V8925. PhD in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior students must have completed RSCH7864, and RSCH7868. PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision students must have completed CES8120, CES8122. PhD in Human Services students must have completed RSCH7864, RSCH7868.
3 quarter credits
RSCH-V8927
Residency Doctoral Project Development - Framework Development
3 quarter credits
In this ten-week virtual residency, students apply advanced research and writing skills through the development of a detailed project framework based on work in prior residencies. Students develop a project framework that includes methodological and/or research design, sampling or participant recruitment plan, intervention plan (if applicable), strategies for data collection, analysis, and outcomes of the project. Further development of the doctoral project is determined through an assessment of the project framework, which is finalized once the students enters the advanced doctoral stage of the program. This residency includes required synchronous sessions. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): RSCH-V8926. PhD in Psychology students must have completed PSY8307 or PSY7870 or RSCH8625 or RSCH8635; and all didactic coursework. PhD in Education students must have completed or be currently registered in RSCH7864. DBA students must have completed BMGT8035 or BMGT8044. PhD in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior students must have completed RSCH7860. PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision students must have completed CES8123, CES8768, CES8772. PhD in Human Services students must have completed RSCH7860. DSW students must have completed PSL8130 or PSL8140; and completed or be currently registered in PSL8110 or PSL8120 or RSCH7868.
3 quarter credits
RSCH-V8925
Residency Doctoral Project Development - Topic Ideation
3 quarter credits
In this ten-week virtual residency, students develop and evaluate proposed topic areas and theories for their doctoral project. Students analyze the literature on potential topics to assess relevance to the discipline and potential methods to use in the doctoral project. Students gain an understanding of the writing, research, and critical thinking skills necessary to complete the final project. Further development of the doctoral project is determined through a final assessment. This residency includes required synchronous sessions. Grading for this course is S/NS. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): PhD in Psychology students must have completed PSY7105. PhD in Behavior Analysis students must have completed PSY8301, PSY8302, PSY8303, PSY8352, and RSCH7860. PhD in Advanced Studies in Human Behavior and PhD in Human Services students must have completed or be concurrently registered in RSCH7860. PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision students must have completed CES8110. DIT students must have completed BMGT8434. DHA students must have completed DHA8026, RSCH7864, and RSCH7868. DBA students must have completed BMGT8019, and BMGT8028. PhD in Education students must have completed or be concurrently registered in RSCH7860.
3 quarter credits
Total
At least 84 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
Dissertation course requirements
Complete at least 12 quarter credits in the dissertation course category shown below. You must enroll in the dissertation course a minimum of three times. If you require more time to complete your dissertation, you have the option to enroll in additional sessions.
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PSY9960
Dissertation Dissertation Courseroom
3 quarter credits
This course provides students with resources, guidance, and peer and mentor support during each dissertation course as they complete the required milestones. Special permission is required for registration. Grading for this course is S/NS. Students must register for this course a minimum of four times to fulfill their specialization requirements. Cannot be fulfilled by transfer. Prerequisite(s): PSY9909 or PSY9919 or PSY-V8927.
3 quarter credits
Total
At least 84 quarter credits
One or more courses in this program may require a prerequisite(s). Refer to the course descriptions for details.
Learners who do not complete all program requirements within quarter credit/program point minimums will be required to accrue such additional quarter credits/program points as are associated with any additional or repeat coursework necessary for successful completion of program requirements.
What can I expect in the courseroom?
Each unit consists of readings, discussions and other activities you will be expected to complete throughout the week. Most deadlines for coursework occur on Thursdays and/or Sundays but may vary by program and course. In each course, you will receive a detailed scoring guide that describes expectations for every graded assignment.
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How will I be graded?
Grades are based on your participation in weekly reading discussions and completion of assignments, based on criteria outlined in the rubric. You will also be assessed on your ability to demonstrate an understanding of expected outcomes for your program or specialization. These outcomes are based on the needs and performance standards of your field or discipline.