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(Please note that when conferring University Graduate School degrees, minors, certificates, and sub-plans, The University Graduate School’s staff use those requirements contained only in The University Graduate School Bulletin.)

Curriculum

Curriculum
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Degrees Offered

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree is offered through the University Graduate School. In addition, the School of Education offers Certificates, the Master of Science (M.S.) in Education, the Specialist in Education (Ed.S.), and the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degrees. For details, see the School of Education Graduate Bulletin.

Doctor of Philosophy Degree

Fields of Study

Counseling Psychology; Educational Psychology; Inquiry Methodology; Learning and Developmental Science; and School Psychology.

Plan of Studies

The Ph.D. degree with a major in education is pursued under the direction of a committee appointed by the University Graduate School and the School of Education. As with other Graduate School doctoral programs, a minimum of 90 credit hours of course work is required. This includes a major (selected from the fields of study listed previously), a minor, a series of research courses, and a dissertation. Written and oral qualifying examinations are taken following course work; a final oral defense of the dissertation completes the program. Up to 30 credit hours of graduate course work may be transferred from other universities, with the approval of the advisory committee and the Graduate Studies Office.

Admission

Admission recommendations are made by program area and School of Education admission committees and are based on graduate and undergraduate grades (especially in academic courses), scores on the General Test of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), and letters of recommendation. The TOEFL examination is required for all international applicants. Online applications may be accessed through the School of Education Office of Graduate Studies Web site at the above URL.

Students earning a Ph.D. degree in education must fulfill all requirements of the University Graduate School (as found in this bulletin) and of the School of Education (as found in the School of Education Graduate Bulletin).

Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology

For more information about this degree, please visit the degree page.

https://education.indiana.edu/programs/graduate/doctoral/phd-counseling-psychology.html

Degree Requirements (101 cr.)

Major Requirements (50 cr.)

These courses must be approved on the Plan of Studies by the student’s doctoral advisory committee, Department Chair, and the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies.

Inquiry Requirements (12 cr.)

The Inquiry Core includes a survey course in research methodologies, and beginning courses in statistics, measurement, program evaluation, or in ethnographic, qualitative, quantitative, and historical research methods. Inquiry Core courses are to lay a rudimentary methodological foundation for applied inquiry courses in the major, and for dissertation research.

Minor Requirements (12 cr.)

The minor must have integrity in its own right and must complement the major. The minor field must demonstrate wholeness within itself and contribute to the student's overall doctoral program. Minors are normally formulated within a single program area. However, an interdisciplinary or individualized minor is also possible. Interdisciplinary or individualized minors require a written description of the minor's underlying theme along with a rationale for each course's contribution to that theme through the Minor Justification form. This form should be submitted and approved by the Graduate Studies Office prior to enrolling in the minor courses.  Courses listed in the Major Requirements cannot be used in the minor. However, other major area courses (i.e., G courses) within the Counseling Psychology program may be used in the minor, with the approval of the Program Director.

Program-Required Elective (3 cr.)

Course will be selected in consultation with Advisory Committee.

Additional Psychological Foundations Requirements (6-12 cr.)

Courses in this area satisfy additional accreditation requirements of the American Psychological Association. Depending on minor selection, up to 6 of these credit hours may be counted towards the minor requirement with approval of advisor and department chair

Internship (3 cr.)

Students must enroll in three credit hours of G699: Internship in Counseling Psychology. Internship must be completed post-Candidacy.

Dissertation Requirements (15 cr.)

795 Dissertation Proposal Preparation (3 cr.)
799 Doctoral Thesis (12 cr.)

Ph.D. in Inquiry Methodology

For more information about this degree, please visit the degree page.

https://education.indiana.edu/programs/graduate/doctoral/phd-inquiry-methodology.html

Degree Requirements (90 cr.)

Major Requirements (39 cr. minimum)

These courses must be approved on the Plan of Studies by the student’s doctoral advisory committee, Department Chair, and the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies. The courses in the major should include:

Inquiry Core Courses (9 cr.)
Qualitative, Quantitative or Integrated Track (30 cr.)

Minor Requirements (12-18 cr.)

The minor must have integrity in its own right and must complement the major. The minor field must demonstrate wholeness within itself and contribute to the student's overall doctoral program. Minors are normally formulated within a single program area. However, an interdisciplinary or individualized minor is also possible. Interdisciplinary or individualized minors require a written description of the minor's underlying theme along with a rationale for each course's contribution to that theme through the Minor Justification form. This form should be submitted and approved by the Graduate Studies Office prior to enrolling in the minor courses.

Students will select a minor field of study to complement their study of inquiry methodology. Because inquiry methodology interfaces with substantive areas of study it is important for students in inquiry methodology to develop understandings in at least one such area so that they grasp the complexity of methodology in use. The minor serves to develop students’ substantive area of interest. Major area courses (those within the Inquiry Methodology program) may not be used in the minor.

Elective Requirements (6 cr. minimum)

Educational research is multidisciplinary in nature, and students have a broad range of research interests and career plans which requires flexibility for their programs of studies. The program, therefore, enables students to tailor their electives in consultation with their Advisory Committees.

Electives may be taken in fields inside or outside the School of Education. Students may take electives in any area of interest to complement their program of study.

Dissertation Requirements (15 cr.)

795 Dissertation Proposal Preparation (3 cr.)
799 Doctoral Thesis (12 cr.)

Ph.D. in Learning and Developmental Science-Specialization in Human Development

For more information about this degree, please visit the degree page.

https://education.indiana.edu/programs/graduate/doctoral/phd-human-development.html

Degree Requirements (90 cr.)

Major Requirements (36 cr.)

These courses must be approved on the Plan of Studies by the student’s doctoral advisory committee, Department Chair, and the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies. The courses in the major should include:

Core Courses in the Major (15 cr.)

Students must take 3 courses in development so that each major period of the lifespan is studied (9 cr.)

• Childhood (3 cr.)
• Adolescence (3 cr.)
• Adulthood (3 cr.)

Electives in the Major (12 cr.)

Inquiry Requirements (15 cr.)

The Inquiry Core includes a survey course in research methodologies, and beginning courses in statistics, measurement, program evaluation, or in ethnographic, qualitative, quantitative, and historical research methods. Inquiry Core courses are to lay a rudimentary methodological foundation for applied inquiry courses in the major, and for dissertation research.

Minor Requirements (12 cr.)

The minor must have integrity in its own right and must complement the major. The minor field must demonstrate wholeness within itself and contribute to the student's overall doctoral program. Minors are normally formulated within a single program area. However, an interdisciplinary or individualized minor is also possible. Interdisciplinary or individualized minors require a written description of the minor's underlying theme along with a rationale for each course's contribution to that theme through the Minor Justification form. This form should be submitted and approved by the Graduate Studies Office prior to enrolling in the minor courses. Major area courses may not be used in the minor.

Elective or Second Minor Requirements (12 cr.)

Dissertation Requirements (15 cr.)

795 Dissertation Proposal Preparation (3 cr.)
799 Doctoral Thesis (12 cr.)

Ph.D. in Learning and Developmental Science-Specialization in Learning Sciences

For more information about this degree, please visit the degree page.

https://education.indiana.edu/programs/graduate/doctoral/phd-learning-sciences.html

Degree Requirements (90 cr.)

Major Requirements (36 cr.)

These courses must be approved on the Plan of Studies by the student’s doctoral advisory committee, Department Chair, and the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies. The courses in the major should include:

Core Major Courses (6 cr.)
Other Learning Sciences courses (12-15 cr.)
Early Inquiry Experience and Inquiry Linkage (6 cr.)

Inquiry Requirements (15 cr.)

The Inquiry Core includes a survey course in research methodologies, and beginning courses in statistics, measurement, program evaluation, or in ethnographic, qualitative, quantitative, and historical research methods. Inquiry Core courses are to lay a rudimentary methodological foundation for applied inquiry courses in the major, and for dissertation research.

Minor Requirements (12 cr.)

The minor must have integrity in its own right and must complement the major. The minor field must demonstrate wholeness within itself and contribute to the student's overall doctoral program. Minors are normally formulated within a single program area. However, an interdisciplinary or individualized minor is also possible. Interdisciplinary or individualized minors require a written description of the minor's underlying theme along with a rationale for each course's contribution to that theme through the Minor Justification form. This form should be submitted and approved by the Graduate Studies Office prior to enrolling in the minor courses. Major area courses may not be used in the minor.

Elective Requirements (12 cr.)

Electives may be taken in fields inside or outside the School of Education. Students may take electives in any area of interest to complement their program of study.

Dissertation Requirements (15 cr.)

795 Dissertation Proposal Preparation (3 cr.)
799 Doctoral Thesis (12 cr.)

Ph.D. in School Psychology

For more information about this degree, please visit the degree page.

https://education.indiana.edu/programs/graduate/doctoral/phd-school-psychology.html

Degree Requirements (94 cr.)

Major Requirements (40 cr.)

These courses must be approved on the Plan of Studies by the student’s doctoral advisory committee, Department Chair, and the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies.

P699 Internship in School Psychology must be taken post-candidacy.

Psychological Foundations Requirements (15 cr.)

Courses in School Psychology, Educational Psychology, and Learning and Developmental Sciences are included. Although not explicitly required, we recommend that students have advanced coursework and practicum in counseling and therapeutic interventions. Many internships sites, psychology licensing boards, and state departments of education require courses and clinical experience in Counseling on an applicant’s transcript. The University Graduate School requires at least 90 hours for the Ph.D. degree, but a program is likely to total 100-110 hours, due to student interest in specific courses or areas of study. If you are planning to complete an internship in a clinical setting (e.g., hospital, private practice or mental health center), it is suggested that a course in psychopharmacology be considered as an elective

Inquiry Requirements (12 cr.)

The Inquiry Core includes a survey course in research methodologies, and beginning courses in statistics, measurement, program evaluation, or in ethnographic, qualitative, quantitative, and historical research methods. Inquiry Core courses are to lay a rudimentary methodological foundation for applied inquiry courses in the major, and for dissertation research.

Minor Requirements (12 cr.)

The minor must have integrity in its own right and must complement the major. The minor field must demonstrate wholeness within itself and contribute to the student's overall doctoral program. Minors are normally formulated within a single program area. However, an interdisciplinary or individualized minor is also possible. Interdisciplinary or individualized minors require a written description of the minor's underlying theme along with a rationale for each course's contribution to that theme through the Minor Justification form. This form should be submitted and approved by the Graduate Studies Office prior to enrolling in the minor courses.

Most students select counseling for their minor, which provides a foundation for advanced practica and internships in clinical or school settings. Some students complete a second minor, most often in inquiry or special education. The minor should be selected to prepare for internship and professional positions upon graduation.

Elective Requirements (0-6 cr.)

Electives may be taken in fields inside or outside the School of Education. Students may take electives in any area of interest to complement their program of study.

National School Psychology Examination Requirement

All graduates of the School Psychology doctoral program are required to take and pass the National School Psychology Examination (Praxis II) as a condition for graduation. It is recommended that the examination be taken at the end of the second year of study. The examination must be taken and passed as a partial requirement for nomination to candidacy.

Dissertation Requirements (15 cr.)

795 Dissertation Proposal Preparation (3 cr.)
799 Doctoral Thesis (12 cr.)

Ph.D. Minor in Counseling Psychology

The minor in Counseling Psychology is a 12-credit hour minor designed to meet the needs of PhD students in all areas of the IU School of Education and other degrees on campus.

Minor Requirements (12 cr.)

Students not majoring in the Ph.D. in School Psychology must take 4 courses in counseling psychology . Courses that may be chosen from:

G505 Individual Appraisal: Principles and Procedures (3 cr.)
G510 Introduction to Alcohol and Drug Counseling (3 cr.)
G522 Counseling Theories (3 cr.)
G523 Laboratory in Counseling and Guidance (3 cr.)
G532 Introduction to Group Counseling (3 cr.)
G542 Organization and Development of Counseling Programs (3 cr.)
G552 Career Counseling: Theory/Practice (3 cr.)
G562 School Counseling (3 cr.)
G567 Introduction to Marriage and Family Counseling (3 cr.)
G575 Multicultural Counseling (3 cr.)
G609 Interventions in Performance Psychology (3 cr.)
G615 Psychopathology and Advanced Diagnosis (3 cr.)
G622 Advanced Theories of Counseling (3 cr.)
G632 Advanced Group Leadership (3 cr.)
G650 Topical Seminar in Counseling Psychology

Ph.D. in School Psychology Students

School psychology students who minor in counseling psychology must take: 

G522 Counseling Theories (3 cr.)
G523 Laboratory in Counseling and Guidance (3 cr.)
G542 Organization and Development of Counseling Program (3 cr.) or G562 School Counseling (3 cr.)

All Students Minoring in Counseling Psychology

Relevant courses from other departments or programs may be counted as counseling psychology courses at the discretion of the minor advisor, although no more than one such course may be counted toward the 12 credit minimum.

Students must receive a B or better in all courses to count towards the minor. There is no minor qualifying exam requirement for the Counseling Psychology specialization doctoral minor.

Ph.D. Minor in Educational Psychology

The Minor in Educational Psychology is a 12 credit hour minor designed to meet the needs of PhD students in all areas of the IU School of Education and other degrees on campus. The courses below represent the suggested framework for Educational Psychology Minors and Educational Psychology faculty to develop a minor that meets the goals of the student.

Minor Requirements (12 cr.)

Possible courses are (but not limited to):

P513 Gerontology:  Multidisciplinary Perspectives (3 cr.)
P514 Life Span Development: Birth to Death (3 cr.)
P515 Child Development (3 cr.)
P516 Adolescent Development (3 cr.)
P517 Adult Development and Aging (3 cr.)
P518 Social Aspects of Aging (3 cr.)
P540 Learning and Cognition in Education (3 cr.)
P544 Applied Cognition and Learning Strategies (3 cr.)
P545 Educational Motivation (3 cr.)
P566 Social Psychology in Education (3 cr.)
P590 Independent Study or Research in Educational Psychology (3 cr.)
P600 Topical Seminar in Learning, Cognition & Instruction (3 cr.)
P601 Educational and Historical Foundations of Psychology (3 cr.)
P622 Social Development (3 cr.)
P623 Child Development (3 cr.)
P624 The Biology of Behavior: Implications for Educational & Clinical Practice (3 cr.)
P625 Family Processes (3 cr.)
P640 Thinking and Learning in Social Contexts (3 cr.)
P650 Topical Seminar in Educational Psychology (3 cr.)

The doctoral minor in Educational Psychology does not require a minor qualifying exam.

Ph.D. Minor in Gerontology

The Minor in Gerontology is designed for individuals seeking to expand their knowledge of the field of gerontology during their doctoral coursework.  This minor consists of 4 courses in gerontology and a paper/proposal. This interdisciplinary minor in gerontology is offered in partnership with the Human Development Area within the Department of Counseling and Educational in the School of Education and the School of Public Health.  Please direct any questions about the minor to Dr. Lesa Huber, the minor faculty advisor at lehuber@indiana.edu.

Minor Requirements (12 cr.)

Select four courses from the following:

P513 Gerontology:  Multidisciplinary Perspectives (3 cr.)

(Students in the Educational Psychology or Learning Sciences Ph.D. programs should sign up for SPH H524 Gerontology: Multidisciplinary Perspectives.)

P517 Adult Development and Aging (3 cr.)

(Students in the Educational Psychology or Learning Sciences Ph.D. programs may not use this course for the gerontology minor.)

P518 Social Aspects of Aging (3 cr.)

(Students in the Educational Psychology or Learning Sciences Ph.D. programs may not use this course for the gerontology minor.)

SPH B535 Contemporary Issues in Aging and Health (3 cr.)
SPH B615 Health, Longevity and Integrative Therapies for the Later Years (3 cr.)

Relevant courses from other departments or programs may be counted as gerontology courses at the discretion of the minor advisor, though no more than one such course may be counted toward the 12 credit minimum.

In lieu of a written qualifying exam, the student will complete an alternate assignment. The alternate assignment may be a paper or a funding proposal either real or simulated. Dr. Lesa Huber, the minor advisor, must approve the alternate assignment.   

Ph.D. Minor in Human Development

The Minor in Human Development is a 12 credit hour minor designed to meet the needs of PhD students in all areas of the IU School of Education and other degrees on campus. The courses below represent the suggested framework for Human Development minors.

Minor Requirements (12 cr.)

At least one MUST be at the 600 level.

These courses may be chosen from:

P513 Gerontology
P514 Lifespan Development
P515 Child Development
P516 Adolescent Development
P517 Adult Development
P518 Social Aspects of Aging
P521 Emerging Adulthood
P600 Children’s Thinking
P622 Social Development
P623 Advanced Child Development
P624 Biological Bases of Behavior
P625 Family Processes and Child/Adolescent Development
P652 Family Transitions
P683 Developmental Epidemiology

Relevant courses from other departments or programs may be counted as development courses at the discretion of the minor advisor, though no more than one such course may be counted toward the minor.

The doctoral minor in Human Development does not require a minor qualifying exam.  

Ph.D. Minor in Inquiry Methodology

The Minor in Inquiry Methodology is a 12 credit hour minor designed to meet the needs of PhD students in all areas of the IU School of Education and other degrees on campus.

A minor in Inquiry Methodology engages in students’ thinking through methodological advancements and challenges relevant to their major fields of study. The minor complements one’s core inquiry hours without duplicating those. In other words, a course cannot count as both a core course and a minor course. The minor is constituted of 12 credit hours, of which a maximum of 6 credit hours may be transferred in. The specific coursework for the minor is decided and approved by the minor advisor.

The doctoral minor in Inquiry Methodology does not require a minor qualifying exam.

Ph.D. Minor in Learning Sciences

The Minor in Learning & Developmental Sciences is a 12 credit hour minor designed to meet the needs of PhD students in all areas of the IU School of Education and other degrees on campus.

Minor Requirements (12 cr.)

Required Courses (3-6 cr.)

Choose one or two of the following courses: 

P540 Learning and Cognition in Education (3 cr.)
P544 Applied Cognition and Learning Strategies (3 cr.)
P572 Introduction to the Learning Sciences (or Equivalent) (3 cr.)
P640 Learning in Social Contexts (3 cr.)

Foundations of Learning Sciences (6-9 cr.)                                                                                          

P507 Assessment in Schools (3 cr.)
P545 Educational Motivation (3 cr.)
P573 Learning Sciences Apprenticeship (1-3 cr.)
P574 Topical Seminar in the Learning Sciences (3 cr.)
P631 Theorizing Learning in Context (3 cr.)
P632 Designing for Learning Context (3 cr.)
P633 Capturing Learning in Context (3 cr.)
P674 Advanced Topical Seminar in Learning Sciences (3 cr.)

Or other electives approved by the Learning Science Faculty Committee Member

The doctoral minor in Learning Sciences does not require a minor qualifying exam.

Ph.D. Minor in School Psychology

The Minor in Educational Psychology is a 12 credit hour minor designed to meet the needs of PhD students in all areas of the IU School of Education and other degrees on campus.

Minor Requirements (12 cr.)

Select four courses from the following:

P650 Topical Seminar in Educational Psychology: Single Subject Research Methodology in Behavioral Sciences (3 cr.)
P670 Behavioral Analysis and Consultation for School Psychologists (3 cr.)
P680 Ethical, Legal, and Professional Issues in School Psychology (3 cr.)
P681 Psychology of Cultural Diversity (3 cr.)
P682 Developmental Psychopathology of Childhood and Adolescence (3 cr.)

The doctoral minor in School Psychology does not require a minor qualifying exam.

Ph.D. Minor in Sport and Performance Psychology

The Minor in Sport and Performance Psychology is a collaborative effort between the Counseling Psychology Program (within the Department of Counseling and Educational Psychology in the School of Education) and the Kinesiology Program (within the School of Public Health). The purpose of this Minor is to provide content specific education and training to graduate students who are interested in pursuing professional interests in fields that require knowledge of performance principles and ways to maximize the potential of performers, both on the field and off the field.

Minor Requirements (12 cr.)

Required Courses (6 cr.):

EDUC-G 608/SPH-K 694 Counseling College Student-Athletes (3 cr.)
EDUC-G 609/SPH-K 694 Interventions in Performance Psychology (3 cr.)

Select Two Course (6 cr.):

SPH-M 512 Topics in Kinesiology [Critical Race Theory in Sport] (3 cr.)
SPH-M 513 Sports in Higher Education (3cr.)
SPH-M 522 Role of Sport in Society (3cr.)
SPH-M 525 Psychological Foundations of Exercise and Sport (3 cr.)
SPH-K 527 Adherence to Physical Activity (3 cr.)
SPH-K 533 Advanced Theories of High-Level Performance (3 cr.)
SPH-K 535 Physiological Basis of Human Performance (3 cr.)
SPH-K 550 Special Topics in Kinesiology (3 cr.)
EDUC-G 650/SPH-K 500 Special Topics Seminar in Counseling Psychology (3 cr.)
EDUC-C 750 Special Topics in Higher Education (3 cr.)
Other Topical Seminar in Related Fields Will Be Considered for Inclusion

The doctoral minor in Sport and Performance Psychology does not require a minor qualifying exam.