February 28, 2019
Exceptional Learning Ph.D. Required Procedure Checklist
Temporary advisor appointed by Director
end of 1
st
semester enrolled
Program of Study & Dissertation
Committee designation submitted
no later than the semester 15 credit hours are earned
Annual review (+ CV submission)
2
nd
half of each Spring semester
anytime during the program
Notify Director of intent to take EDU 7920
1
st
half of the semester prior to enrolling in EDU 7920;
all research courses MUST be completed before eligible to take
EDU 7920
after all coursework has been finished (~61 credit hours completed)
Schedule written comprehensive exam
1
st
half of EDU 7920–to be schedule with Dissertation Chair
Written comprehensive exam
Dissertation prospectus defense
immediately after successful completion of EDU 7920–
schedule with Dissertation Chair (proposal must be submitted to
committee 2 weeks before presentation)
Dissertation hours (15 credit hours minimum)
begins after successful prospectus defense & comprehensive
examination; continues until completion
Dissertation draft plan to committee
create, with Dissertation Chair, a schedule of dates when drafts
& revisions will be sent to the committee (including final draft)
Schedule dissertation defense
work with Dissertation Chair to schedule dissertation defense
Final dissertation to committee & Director
no later than 2 weeks prior to defense (earlier is encouraged)
send dissertation title & defense date, time, & location to Director
of Graduate Programs no later than 2 weeks prior to defense
immediately after dissertation defense
Submit signed defense form and Certificate
of Approval to Graduate Studies *
after completion of final revisions (*check the Graduate Studies
calendar for more specific deadline dates)
Submit final copy to committee & to
Graduate Studies *
after completion of final revisions (*check the Graduate Studies
calendar for more specific deadline dates)
