Research and Dissertation Resources
54-credit Doctoral Program
In the 54-credit doctoral program, the student will need to pass FOUR ‘benchmarks’ in the applied dissertation process. Each benchmark is worth 3 credits as follows:
- DISR 8966 – Applied Dissertation 1: Prospectus (3 credits)
- DISR 8967 – Applied Dissertation 2: Proposal Development (3 credits)
- DISR 8968 – Applied Dissertation 3: Proposal (3 credits)
- DISR 8969 – Applied Dissertation 4: Final Report (3 credits)
69-credit Doctoral Program
In the 69-credit doctoral program, the student will need to pass THREE ‘benchmarks’ in the applied dissertation process, credits awarded as follows:
- ARC 8966 – Applied Dissertation 1: Concept Paper (2 credits)
- ARC 8967 – Applied Dissertation 2: Dissertation Proposal (5 credits)
- ARC 8968 – Applied Dissertation 3: Final Report (5 credits)
- ADS 8090: Applied Dissertation Services I
- ADS 8091: Applied Dissertation Services II (1 credit)
Please note that the student will work directly with his/ her dissertation chair to progress in the benchmarks. There is no online course in Blackboard. The guides above provide an outline of what needs to be completed to pass the benchmark.
Dissertation Templates (Formatted according to the May 2020 Format guide and APA 7th ed.)
Proposal and Final Applied Dissertation (choose the dissertation template that corresponds to your dissertation methodology):
- Dissertation Template for Use with Quantitative Methods
- Dissertation Template for Use with Qualitative Methods
- Dissertation Template for Use with Program Evaluations
- Dissertation Template for Use with Mixed Methods Designs
- Dissertation Template for Use with Meta Analysis
- Dissertation Template for Use with Single Subjects Designs
- Template Sections Required for Each Dissertation Benchmark
Spanish Dissertation Templates
- The Dissertation Process for the 54-credit EdD Program (4-benchmark sequence)
- The Dissertation Process for the 69-credit EdD Program (3-benchmark sequence)
- Writing Chapter 1
- Writing Chapter 2 (Review of the Literature)
- Writing Chapter 3 (Qualitative Research Methods)
- Writing Chapter 3 (Quantitative Research Methods)
- Writing Chapter 5 (Discussion)
- From Problem Statement to Research Questions
- Mixed Methods
- Program Evaluation
- Qualitative Research Methods
- Quantitative Research Methods
Each year the Abraham S. Fischler College of Education & School of Criminal Justice (FCE&SCJ) recognizes the excellent work of our doctoral students and the dissertation chairs and Strategic Research Project (SRP) faculty who advise them. The Dr. Charles L. Faires Outstanding Doctoral Research Award is awarded to students who validated the principles taught in NSU’s doctoral program and have captured the essence and importance of being a scholar.
Dr. Charles L. Faires, who graduated from Kent State University with his Ph.D., brought a wealth of research expertise to the FCE&SCJ. His determination was to make sure that every student and colleague had the information to produce high-quality, rigorous research. He was more than a researcher and faculty member, Dr. Faires was a sincere professional with high morals and a friendly, unselfish disposition. He attended every Summer Institute and was always willing to give assistance to those who needed it. Dr. Charles L. Faires was one of those rare individuals who wanted to make the world a better place through sound research. We, therefore, honor his legacy through the outstanding doctoral research award.
To be eligible for the Dr. Charles L. Faires Outstanding Doctoral Research Award, a student’s dissertation chair or SRP faculty member must submit a nomination. A blind-review committee of FCE&SCJ full-time faculty carefully consider all nominations and make their recommendations to the Dean based on the eligibility criteria (Dissertation criteria and SRP criteria). Award winners are announced by June 1st of each year.
It is our hope that sharing these criteria will improve the quality of FCE&SCJ’s applied dissertations and SRPs, and make the award process more competitive. Should you have any questions about the Dr. Charles L. Faires Outstanding Doctoral Research Award please email daward@nova.edu.