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Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 Graduate Academic Catalog
Future-focused exploration of learning technology , gathering and using data to drive instructional improvement , and evaluation of educational programs .
EDU-809 Global Educational Policy & Practice ( 3 ) A review of global issues in education policy and practice with a focus on how schools are organized , what is taught , how achievement is measured , and the role of cultural context , with an emphasis on global competition . This course shall be conducted in a blended format , both online and at an international location .
EDU-811 Dissertation Advisement I ( 3 ) This course offers an introduction to the dissertation : defining the dissertation , research goals , research guiding questions , and literature reviews . Published dissertations will be explored to reflect on theories and gaps in theories to frame a possible dissertation topic . Students will practice how to construct effective research guiding questions for those topics to begin the literature review process . The dissertation committee for each student will also be formed during this cours
EDU-812 Dissertation Advisement II ( 3 ) This course is designed to guide you in preparing a draft of Chapter 1 of your dissertation and an application for submission to the Institutional Review Board . You will gain deeper knowledge of how to ensure the ethical treatment of human subjects .
EDU-813 Dissertation Advisement III ( 3 ) Developing a comprehensive description of the research approach used for the study , including research- guiding questions , null hypothesis , research design , and selection of subjects for study , data collection , and data analysis .
EDU-814 Dissertation Advisement IV ( 3 ) Compiling and analyzing data , review of participants or materials used , answering research guiding questions , reflecting on the results , constructing findings and conclusions , and noting implications for research and practice .
EDU-815 Dissertation Advisement V : Continuation ( 1 ) This one credit hour semester-long course is required for doctoral candidates in educational leadership who have completed all coursework requirements for the degree , but have yet to meet one or more related requirements , including the following : Comprehensive assessment accepted by Faculty Committee Written dissertation accepted by full Dissertation Committee Oral defense of dissertation accepted by full Dissertation Committee Journal article based on dissertation research suitable for publication accepted by Dissertation Advisor Abstract of dissertation research and key words accepted by Dissertation Advisor The doctoral candidate who has not met one or more of these requirements shall enroll continuously in this course each semester in order to have access to university facilities , resources , and faculty until all requirements are satisfied , whereupon the doctoral candidate shall be eligible for graduation at the next date . The course shall consist of independent work to complete the above-cited requirements under the direction of the Dissertation Advisor . The course shall be graded on a pass / fail basis .
EDU-821 The Superintendency ( 3 )
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