Doctor of Education

Doctor of Education, Instructional Practice Concentration: 48-Hour Program of Study

The following presents a typical strategy for completing the requirements within Lincoln Memorial University’s 48-Hour Doctoral Program of Study which is designed for those candidates entering the program with a master’s degree plus 30 hours, an EdS from outside of LMU, or a terminal degree in a professional field of study (e.g., OTD, JD). Courses on the plan may be scheduled during terms other than those indicated – the depiction below is only a representation of one possible design. This plan reflects the required core, research, and primary concentration coursework.

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
45.0-48

Five terms plus additional time the candidate may require to complete his or her dissertation (minimum of 12 hours). The program of study includes 18 hours of core coursework, 18 hours in a given concentration, and a minimum of 12 hours of research related to completion of the dissertation.

Total Credits
48