EdD in Catholic Social Thought in Practice
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Requirements for the Degree
A grade of less than “B-” is not acceptable for credit in this program, and the courses in which the grade was earned will not count toward the doctoral degree. USD's policy on repetition of courses will be enforced.
I. Coursework - 45 units
All courses are required for all students; courses taken at other institutions may not be substituted. Students will progress through coursework in a cohort.
Course CoDE | Course Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
CSTP 701 | Catholic Social Thought | 3 |
CSTP 702 | Catholic Imagination and Moral Leadership | 3 |
LEAD 703 | Leading Ethical Cultures | 3 |
CSTP 704 | Communication for Mission | 3 |
LEAD 705 | Competing Conceptions of Knowledge and Research | 3 |
LEAD 706 | Designing and Leading Educational Innovation | 3 |
LEAD 707 | Nonprofit Financial Leadership | 3 |
LEAD 708 | Leadership in Behavioral Health and Healing Ministry | 3 |
LEAD 709 | Action Research Methods 1 | 3 |
LEAD 710 | Designing and Evaluating High Impact Programs for Mission | 3 |
LEAD 711 | Developing Human Resources for Mission | 3 |
LEAD 712 | Action Research Methods 2 | 3 |
CSTP 713 | Mission leadership | 3 |
CSTP 714 | Capstone Research 1 | 3 |
LEAD 715 | Capstone Research 2 | 3 |
II. Continuous Enrollment
After completing all required 45 units, candidates must register for a minimum of 1 unit of LEAD 716 - Capstone Research 3 each semester (Spring, Summer and Fall) to maintain candidacy until the final, approved Doctoral Capstone Research Project (Dissertation) is submitted to the Office of the Registrar and the oral presentation has been completed.
III. International Requirement
At SOLES, all masters and doctoral students participate in an international experience designed to support the growth of cultural competency. Our goal is to inform best practices in working with culturally diverse populations locally, nationally and globally. This program has embedded the international requirement in the 2nd and 3rd year residencies.
IV. Advancement to Candidacy
Students are advanced to candidacy after the successful completion of the first 30 units in sequence (after second year of coursework) in good standing.
V. Doctoral Capstone Research Project
Successful written and oral presentation of the capstone research project is required for graduation.