CATALOG - University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (EdD) CURRICULARequired Core CoursesCredit HoursEDF 7000 Introduction to Doctoral Studies 3EDF 7140 Philosophy of Knowledge 3EDF 7100 Research Methods and Statistics 6EDF 7150 Foundations of Teaching and Learning 3EDF 7125 Organizational Leadership and Policy in Health Care 3EDF 7200 Residency I 2EDF 7225 Residency II 2EDF 7300 Oral and Written Comprehensive Exam 3EDF 7850 Dissertation/Oral Defense 12Total Required Credits 37Non-Core Courses (students choose 23 credits from the following courses)Credit HoursEDF 7160 Curriculum Development in Health Sciences Education 3EDF 7170 Motivational Theory in Health Care Education 3EDF 7180 Technology in Higher Education 3EDF 7190 Current Issues in Health Sciences Education 3EDF 7250 Teaching Internship 3-8IDS 7455 Independent Study I 1-4IDS 7460 Independent Study II 1-4Total Credits 60TUITION AND FEES – DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (EdD)Tuition for all courses not involving a separate seminar is $443.00 per credit hour.Estimated Cost of the Doctor of Education ProgramThe following is presented only as a guide for the student. The estimated costs set forth below cover course tuitionand examination fees. Textbooks and travel and lodging for seminars are additional.• Tuition for coursework $443.00 /credit (60 hours)• Application Fee $50.00• Graduation Fee (includes stock black regalia) $150.00*• Estimated total for EdD $26,600.00*If the graduate wishes to purchase custom regalia, the Graduation Fee is $650.00This figure may be slightly less if credits are transferred from another university. The students must buy theirreading materials from an outside source. An estimated cost of textbooks and journals for the program is $2,000.00.85