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Arkansas Tech University Graduate College: Admission to Candidacy (2019-2020)
Doctor of Education, School Leadership
BEFORE completing this candidacy form, you must complete the Admission to Candidacy Survey
T#___________________ Last Name: _________________________ First Name: ______________________
Daytime Phone: _____________________ Advisor: _____________________ Option: Dissertation
Email: ___________ Expected Graduation Term: ____________ GPA: ______
I request permission to transfer the following from another institution (official transcript included):
Course: ____________________ Institution: _________________for ATU Course: ______________________
Course: ____________________ Institution: _________________for ATU Course: ______________________
Course: ____________________ Institution: _________________for ATU Course: ______________________
I request to substitute the following ATU courses (provide course prefix, number and title):
ATU Course: __________________________________ for ATU Course: _______________________________
ATU Course: __________________________________ for ATU Course: _______________________________
ATU Course: __________________________________ for ATU Course: _______________________________
Program of courses to be completed (33 hours)
Term Term
Required Courses: 8000 Level (33 hours) Grade Complete Anticipated
EDLD 8003 Applied Research
EDLD 8013 Scholarly Writing
EDLD 8023 Quantitative Research Methods
EDLD 8033 Qualitative Research Methods
EDLD 8043 Cultural Influences
EDLD 8053 Ethics and Values
EDLD 8063 Dissertation I- Proposed Writing
EDLD 8073 Synthesis Seminar
EDLD 8083 Dissertation II - Proposal Defense
EDLD 8093 Dissertation III
EDLD 8103 Dissertation IV
This student has completed twelve graduate hours, and is hereby recommended for admission to candidacy for the above
Doctorial Degree. Upon successful completion of all program requirements, the degree will be awarded.
Student: _______________________________________________ Date: __________________
Advisor: _______________________________________________ Date: ___________________
Program Director: _______________________________________ Date: ___________________
Department Head: ______________________________________ Date: ___________________
Dean of Graduate College: ________________________________ Date: ___________________
