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 Studies which is designed for those candidates entering the program with a master’s degree plus 30 hours, an educational specialist degree, or a doctoral degree in a field other than education. This plan should be used in conjunction with the LMU’s Graduate Catalog and with advice from the LMU EdD Program Director. Courses on the plan may be scheduled during terms other those indicated – the depiction below is only a representation of one possible design. This plan reflects required core, research, and primary concentration coursework.

Item #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
48

Eight Terms plus additional time the candidate may require to complete his or her dissertation (minimum of 15 hours). The program of studies includes 15 hours of core coursework; 18 hours in a given concentration; and a minimum of 15 hours of research related to completion of the candidate’s dissertation.

Total Credits
48