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Prerequisites: Advancement to Candidacy, Completion of all prerequisites,
resolution of all Incomplete grades
Credits: 0
The comprehensive examination is a comprehensive test on the core concepts
and issues within the discipline. The examination is a three-hour test
administered by the Graduate School.

EDAD 900 APPLIED RESEARCH SEMINAR
Former course number 769
Prerequisites: None
Credits: 3

EDAD 910 APPLIED RESEARCH SEMINAR (DISSERTATION I)
Former course number 703
Prerequisites: EDAD 810 and EDAD 835
Credits: 3
This course is designed to provide the doctoral student with an understanding
of the various kinds of behavioral research and the various research designs
appropriate to behavioral sciences; the development of skills in the use of basic
statistical techniques appropriate to different designs; an understanding of the
application of various assessments used within disciplines and skills to
construct tests necessary for evaluating students; and, an introduction to the
application of modem technology to enhance learning. The nature of the
computer, relative and contemporary software, the Internet, and the
application of telecommunications are presented. Specific experiences within a
school-based setting are provided for students to observe, work with students
and apply the concepts and skills emphasized within the course.

EDAD 920 EXTERNSHIP IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP
Former course number 741
Prerequisites: Completion of all required courses except 950 and Passing the
Comprehensive Examination
Credits: 3
This course is a special interdisciplinary problem-solving activity for
experienced educational practitioners. An interdisciplinary team of faculty will
work with small groups of experienced administrators, supervisors, or
instructors in an analysis of current educational problems or in an evaluation of
educational practices. Students are judged on the quality of their
investigations, individual reports and discussion.

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