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term and following may be included in the hours of dissertation research required as a doctoral candidate. 21.11 Dissertation. A dissertation is required of each candidate for the Doctor of Education degree. The dissertation has three principal functions: 1. training in research, 2. promoting professional growth, and 3. contributing to professional knowledge in education. Not every dissertation will be expected to serve these three functions in the same way or to the same extent. The format specifications, procedures and regulations for the dissertation are the same as for the PhD. The EdD candidate should refer to the "Doctor of Philosophy" section in the Graduate College chapter of the Catalog on dissertations and submission procedures through the Graduate College. The style of the document is to be determined by the advisory committee and should be reflective of publications in the student’s discipline. Any graduate student is writing a thesis must attend a format workshop prior to submission of their final copy. The dates for the workshops are on the Graduate Calendar and a webinar version is available. 22.0 Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degree Programs The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree is granted in recognition of high achievement in scholarship and independent investigation. The student must prove his or her acceptability by: 1. successfully completing a series of courses comprising a Plan of Study; 2. passing various examinations demonstrating academic competence; 3. carrying out a research program under supervision and preparing an acceptable dissertation; and 4. demonstrating initiative, creative intelligence, and ability to plan and carry out research in his or her chosen field. 22.1 Current Degree Inventory. For the current listing of doctoral programs offered at OSU see the Graduate College website: https://gradcollege.okstate.edu/doctoral- programs. 22.2 Basic Requirements. The Doctor of Philosophy degree requires the number of credit hours as specified by the degree program with a minimum of 60 credit hours beyond the bachelor’s degree. These hours must include a minimum of 15 dissertation hours (6000) with a grade of “SR.” The maximum number of dissertation hours (6000 with a grade of “SR”) permissible on a Plan of Study must not exceed three-fourths of the total credit hours in the approved graduate degree program. Also, see Section 11.2 for the number of times a course can be used in

the early selection of courses. Often, it is the graduate coordinator who serves as the temporary adviser. 22.4 Advisory Committee. Upon recommendation of the graduate program and approval of the dean of the Graduate College, an advisory committee of not fewer than four voting members will be appointed. The duties of the advisory committee consist of: 1. advising the student,

2. assisting the student in preparing a Plan of Study, 3. assisting in planning and conducting the research, 4. supervising the writing of the dissertation, and 5. conducting the dissertation defense.

The chair of the committee need not necessarily serve as the student’s research adviser, but must hold an OSU faculty appointment, be a member of the Graduate Faculty with doctoral chairing privileges, and have familiarity with the academic requirements of the degree sought. Each doctoral committee must have at least one member of the Graduate Faculty from outside the student's major department. To view the roles and responsibilities associated with members of advisory committees, go to http://gradcollege.okstate.edu/best-practices. The student should consult the members of the advisory committee frequently and keep them informed on the progress of his or her work. 22.5 Preliminary Conference. As soon as the student is notified that an advisory committee has been appointed, the student should arrange with the chairperson for a conference with the committee. During the conference, the preparation and qualifications of the student for graduate work will be discussed and appropriate plans made for future study. 22.6 Plan of Study. The student should develop the Plan of Study with the adviser and committee using the online Plan of Study application (http:// planofstudy.okstate.edu/). The online submission requires approval by the advisory committee and the student’s graduate program with final approval by the Graduate College. The original Plan of Study must be submitted to the Graduate College prior to the end of the third semester (excluding summer sessions) of enrollment in the doctoral program. The plan must include all the acceptable graduate work that has been completed and all that will be taken for the doctoral degree. The Plan of Study must include all the acceptable graduate work that has been completed and all that will be taken for the doctoral degree. The Plan of Study should include: 1. at least 75 percent of courses taken at the 5000-6000 level, 2. a minimum of 60 hours beyond the master's degree, and 3. a minimum of 15 (maximum of 45) dissertation hours (6000) with a grade of “SR” for the 60 hour doctorate or a minimum of 15 (maximum of 60) dissertation hours (6000) for the 90 hour doctorate. Courses used to earn a master’s degree are not listed on the doctoral Plan of Study. Credit for all courses on a graduate Plan of Study must have been awarded within 10 years of completion of all degree requirements.

multiple degree Plans of Study. 22.3 Temporary Adviser.

At the beginning of a student's doctoral program, the graduate program will designate a member of the Graduate Faculty to serve as temporary adviser to the student. The temporary adviser will assist the student in