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    "description": "<h1>Program Prerequisites</h1><p>Master's degree in a closely related field.</p><h1>Degree Requirements</h1><div><section><header data-test=\"grouping-0-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Required Courses</span></h2></div><div><span>33</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div>No Rules</div><div><section><div><header><div><h2>Core</h2></div><div><span>18</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></header><div><div><ul><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-B\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B-result\"><div>\nThe Core courses include courses on learning theory, organizational theory, and research courses designed to teach students how to identify, analyze and evaluate complex problems of practice.</div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Complete the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b2ea38edf4c723ec3da\" target=\"_blank\">EDP7517</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Facilitating Learning, Development and Motivation<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6aa8714b5fcbf45220a1\" target=\"_blank\">EDF7457</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Data, Assessment, and Accountability<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6a9d714b5f0c90522083\" target=\"_blank\">EDA7101</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Organizational Theory in Education<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6aaa714b5f2a9c5220aa\" target=\"_blank\">EDF7494</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Identifying Complex Problems of Practice<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6aa802fd3a605a6d83e8\" target=\"_blank\">EDF7478</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Analysis of Data for Complex Problems of Practice<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b2a714b5f1e8a5220b8\" target=\"_blank\">EDG7985</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Proposing and Implementing Data-Driven Decisions<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></ul></li></ul></div></div></div></section><section><div><header><div><h2>Area of Specialization(s)</h2></div><div><span>15</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></header><div><div><ul><li><span>Complete <!-- -->all<!-- --> of the following</span><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Earn at least <span>12</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>The area of specialization is comprised of a minimum of 12 credit hours of specialization courses and 3 credit hours of a Laboratory of Practice.\n\nHowever, students choosing to complete an eligible graduate certificate with their chosen specialization may be required to complete an additional 3 hours to meet certificate requirements.\n\nStudents must select an area of specialization before being admitted to the program. Each specialization area has its own advisor, so that students have someone to guide their doctoral studies. The specialization courses are designed to enhance the student&#x27;s professional practice by extending the knowledge base earned through the master&#x27;s degree and work experience. Specialization areas are subject to the discretion of the College based on course and faculty availability.\nApplicants are advised to review the various specializations offered on the CIEDD website (https://ccie.ucf.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/12/2018/07/Specialization-Areas.pdf).\n\nExamples of concentration areas are provided below in the &quot;Program Details&quot; section; however, these are only examples and do not represent specific requirements. Students should be aware that not every specialization course is offered every semester and concessions will need to be considered based on the availability of coursework, faculty, course prerequisites, and other institutional factors.\n</div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-B\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-B-result\">Complete the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6b2a00f8274f1b140e4e\" target=\"_blank\">EDG7947</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Laboratory of Practice<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li><li data-test=\"ruleView-C\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-C-result\"><div>Students must complete a 3-credit-hour Laboratory of Practice experience. The Laboratory of Practice is a field-based experience where students begin the research process. This is not a &quot;work for credit&quot; experience; instead, it places the student in a professional setting to gain practical leadership and research experience.</div></div></li></ul></li></ul></div></div></div></section></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-1-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Restricted Research Elective</span></h2></div><div><span>3</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>Upon completion of the core research continuum courses, students, with the guidance of their dissertation chairs, will select a fourth research course that will best support their dissertation research. Options include ONE of the following courses:</div></div></li></ul></div><div><section><div><header><div><h2></h2></div><div><span>3</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Complete at least <span>1</span> of the following: <div><ul style=\"margin-top:5px;margin-bottom:5px\"><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6aa8a8d2fbb8f12d8137\" target=\"_blank\">EDG6285</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Evaluation of School Programs<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/615c5d753bc35e2e717534cb\" target=\"_blank\">EDF7463</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Analysis of Survey, Record, and Other Qualitative Data<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/625eb641b3cba8825b661339\" target=\"_blank\">EDF7403</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Quantitative Foundations of Educational Research<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li><li><span><a href=\"#/courses/view/60ca6aa7e6bc790cd873e4ff\" target=\"_blank\">EDF7475</a> <!-- -->-<!-- --> <!-- -->Qualitative Research in Education<!-- --> <span style=\"margin-left:5px\">(3)</span></span></li></ul></div></div></li></ul></div></div></div></section></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-2-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Program Milestones</span></h2></div><div><span>0</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\"><div>Program milestones are observable demonstrations of competency administered in place of comprehensive exams. Milestones are designed to monitor student progress and clear the student for continuation to the next program level. There are three program milestones, beginning in Year 2 of the program. Successful completion of all three is one of the requirements for candidacy.\n\nTo enter EDG 7987 - Dissertation in Practice, students must have an overall 3.0 GPA on all graduate work in the program, complete a mandatory 0 credit summer webcourse, and successfully complete the three required program milestones.</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><section><header data-test=\"grouping-3-header\"><div><h2 data-testid=\"grouping-label\"><span>Dissertation in Practice</span></h2></div><div><span>18</span><span>Total Credits</span></div><div><div><button aria-label=\"Collapse\"><i></i></button></div></div></header><div><div><ul><li data-test=\"ruleView-A\"><div data-test=\"ruleView-A-result\">Earn at least <span>18</span> credits from the following types of courses: <div>EDG 7987 - Dissertation in Practice\n\nThe dissertation in practice is the culmination of coursework and field experience related to complex problems of educational practice. The dissertation is the final demonstration of competency in the Curriculum and Instruction EdD. It is a rigorous academic project and is expected to demonstrate the skills and knowledge the student has acquired throughout the program as applied in an authentic professional environment. The dissertation is completed in partnership with the student, university faculty, and the student&#x27;s mentor/advisor.\n\nThe dissertation in practice is presented in a thorough and comprehensive written report and must address a complex problem of educational practice. The dissertation in practice will be evaluated on the thoroughness, applicability and appropriateness of the work.\n</div></div></li></ul></div></div></section><h3>Grand Total Credits:<!-- --> <strong>54</strong></h3></div><h1>Application Requirements</h1><h1>Application Deadlines</h1><h1>Financial Information</h1><p>Graduate students may receive financial assistance through fellowships, assistantships, tuition support, or loans. For more information, see the College of Graduate Studies <a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Funding website</a>, which describes the types of financial assistance available at UCF and provides general guidance in planning your graduate finances. The Financial Information section of the Graduate Catalog is another key resource.</p> <p><strong>UCF Student Financial Assistance</strong><br />Millican Hall 120<br />Telephone: 407-823-2827<br />Appointment Line: 407-823-5285<br />Fax: 407-823-5241<br /><a href=\"mailto:finaid@ucf.edu\">finaid@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"http://finaid.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><h1>Fellowship Information</h1><p>Fellowships are awarded based on academic merit to highly qualified students. They are paid to students through the Office of Student Financial Assistance, based on instructions provided by the College of Graduate Studies. Fellowships are given to support a student's graduate study and do not have a work obligation. For more information, see <a href=\"https://graduate.ucf.edu/fellowships/\" target=\"_blank\">UCF Graduate Fellowships</a>, which includes descriptions of university fellowships and what you should do to be considered for a fellowship.</p> <p><strong>Grad Fellowships</strong><br />Telephone: 407-823-0127<br /><a href=\"mailto:gradfellowship@ucf.edu\">gradfellowship@ucf.edu</a><br /><a href=\"https://funding.graduate.ucf.edu/\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></p><p>Examples of concentration areas are provided below; however, these are <strong>only examples </strong>and do not represent specific requirements. Students should be aware that not every specialization course is offered every semester and concessions will need to be considered based on the availability of coursework, faculty, course prerequisites, and other institutional factors.</p> <br /> <p><b>Example I: Educational Psychology</b></p> <ul> <li>EDF 6155 - Lifespan Human Development <strong>3 Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>EDF 6216 - Motivation in Learning and Performance <strong>3 Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>EDP 6213 - Seminar in Applied Learning and Instruction <strong>3 Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>EDF 6141 - Human Intelligence <strong>3</strong><strong> Credit Hours</strong></li> </ul> <br /> <p><strong>Example II: Instructional Design and Technology</strong></p> <ul> <li>EME 6055 - Current Trends in Instructional Technology <strong>3 Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>EME 6507 - Multimedia for Education and Training <strong>3 Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>EME 6417 - Interactive Online and Virtual Teaching Environments <strong>3 Credit Hours</strong></li> <li>EME 6458 - Virtual Teaching and the Digital Educator <strong>3 Credit Hours</strong></li> </ul>",
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