<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The online Doctor of Education program in General Education at National University is designed to give you the opportunity to explore important issues and topics in education and related careers. Within the general education specialization, you will have the chance to choose from a variety of electives, which could include studies in school laws and legislation, teaching strategies, evaluation methods, and organizational dynamics. You will be required to maintain a 3.0 GPA, pass a comprehensive examination, and complete a scholarly dissertation in order to graduate from this program. This program is designed for U.S. as well as international students and does not purport to lead to educational licensure. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>If you are interested in applying to this program at National University, you should first have a master's degree from an accredited institution. You should also have an interest in working with others and helping them learn new things, as well as have an interest in learning new things yourself. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>To graduate from this program you are required to complete at least 54 credit hours. Out of those credit hours, 24 will be from foundational courses, 15 will be from specialization courses, 3 will be from a final examination course, and 12 will be from dissertation courses. </p> <p><u>Courses for a Doctor of Education in General Education</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>EDU 8000</td><td>Foundations for Graduate Study in Education</td></tr> <tr><td>EDU 8001</td><td>Advanced Scholarly Writing</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8200</td><td>Scholarly Literature Review</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8203</td><td>Research Methods</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8201</td><td>Statistics I</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8204</td><td>Advanced Qualitative Design and Measurement</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8205</td><td>Advanced Quantitative Design and Measurement</td></tr> <tr><td> </td><td>One additional Specialization or Elective Course</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>Select five courses, such as the following:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>ED 7004</td><td> School Law</td></tr> <tr><td>ED 7008</td><td>Educating a Diversity of Learners</td></tr> <tr><td>ED 7012</td><td>Educational Leadership</td></tr> <tr><td>ED 7014</td><td>Practices in School Organization</td></tr> <tr><td>ED 7016</td><td>Supervision and Leadership in Schools</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Examination Course</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>CMP 9700E</td><td> Doctoral Comprehensive Assessment: Pre-Candidacy Prospectus</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Dissertation Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9901A</td><td> Components of the Dissertation</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9902A</td><td>The Dissertation Proposal</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9903A</td><td>Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Data Collection</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9904A</td><td>The Dissertation Manuscript and Defense</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Upon completion of this program, you may be able to pursue advanced responsibilities related to a current position. You could also seek positions that involve working directly with students on a personal level or seek work of a more research-oriented capacity. Opportunities could be sought with K-12 schools, colleges, educational publishing companies, or community outreach organizations. </p> <p>Possible career paths include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Teacher </li><li>Tutor </li><li>Education Administrator </li><li>Educational Materials Designer / Producer </li><li>School Principal</li></ul>