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Nova Southeastern UniversityNSUWorksCollege of Engineering and Computing CourseCatalogs NSU Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions1983Doctor of Education in Computer EducationNova Southeastern UniversityFollow this and additional works at: http://nsuworks.nova.edu/cec_coursecatalogsPart of the Computer Engineering CommonsThis Program Overview is brought to you for free and open access by the NSU Course Catalogs and Course Descriptions at NSUWorks. It has beenaccepted for inclusion in College of Engineering and Computing Course Catalogs by an authorized administrator of NSUWorks. For moreinformation, please contact nsuworks@nova.edu.NSUWorks CitationNova Southeastern University, "Doctor of Education in Computer Education" (1983). College of Engineering and Computing CourseCatalogs. Paper 116.http://nsuworks.nova.edu/cec_coursecatalogs/116ADMISSION RESIDENCY THE DEGREE Admission to the doctor of education program is dependent upon the applicant being employed in an education-related field. To be admitted, candidates must hold a master's degree from a regionally accredited institution and have the recommendation of their chief administrative officer as being one of their most competent educators. Applicants must also demonstrate competency in programming in BASIC by submitting a report on a project they have implemented utilizing a computer program which they wrote. Applicants must submit their GRE scores or a portfolio of work, three letters of recommendation, and have a record of success in prior graduate coursework. Applicants must also demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills. Each summer for three years, students are required to spend one month on campus in Florida or California. In addition, each year students must attend an annual meeting held in conjunction with the Association for Educational Communication and Technology's annual convention. The degree is the doctor of education degree (Ed.D.)' The major is computer education. For those from the media field, adaptations to the program may be made which will allow them to include a specialty area in "Instructional Technology." Educators with a strong interest in the development of marketable software may elect to include a speCialty area in "Software Development." These specialties may still be accomplished within the three-year period of the degree and at the same cost . • .<2 PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS .A" mere are eight study areas that must be completed for the degree. Three STUDY AREAS STUDENT FLOW MODEL /~ "practicums, including a major applied research project, must be successfully completed. A practicum is an institutional research project undertaken by students to apply the use of microcomputers and original programming to education. Study areas and Practicums are graded on a Pass/FaillSasis. Specified competencies must be achieved within the stated time limits at the criterion level indicated to receive a "Pass." Students must also attend three summer sessions and three national meetings. In addition, a total of at least 20 computer-related service hours must be provided to AECT or DISC. The eight study areas which must be completed are: # I-Telecommunications #2-Research Methods #3-Curriculum (CAl) #4-Advanced Utilization of Microcomputers #5-Learniog Theory #G-<;ystems Analysis #7-Extended Computer Programming #8-State of the Art For the successful completion of each of the study areas, the student earns 6 semester hours of credit. In addition, the student earns 6 semester hours each for the completion of Practicums I and 2. The student earns 12 semester hours of credit for successful completion of the MARP. To add the Instructional Technology or Software Development Specialty area, modifications will be made in the Practicums, in Study Areas #3 and #4, and in a new Study Area #6 to replace "Systems Analysis." The order in which modules are taken will differ with the term in which the student enters the program. Below is the sequence of courses for students who enter the program in January or April. January-December January,March April-]une July August-December Year One # I-Telecommunications'" #5-Learning Theory' #2-Research Methods Summer Session 1 Conclude #2 & #5 Start #3 #3-Curriculum (CAl) • DELIVERY SYSTEM TRANSFER CREDITS APPLICATION PROCEDURE TUITION 1 \ January January-May July August-December January January-May July August-January January July Year Two National Meeting # I Practicum Proposal I due #4-Advanced Utilization of Microcomputers Summer Session 2 #7-Extended Computer Programming Conclude #3 & #4 Start #6 & #8 Practkum 1 due #6-Systems Analysis Year Three National Meeting #2 Practicum Proposal 2 due #8--State of the Art Summer Session 3 Conclude #6 & #8 Practicum 2 due MARP Proposal due Major Applied Research Project National Meeting #3 MARPdue The usual start·up time for dusters is in the summer on campus or in California. · Students entering in April will take telecommunications in April through March and the CHE portion of study area #5 (Learning Theory) when offered again. There are four major components to the delivery of instruction in this program: 1) Telecommunications-interactive presemation of study areas using a portable microcomputer, modem and software; on-Hne and off-line. 2) Cluster Study Areas-presentation of study area content in a classroom setting. 3) Summer Sessions---residential setting for completion of study areas and the introduction of new study areas. 4) National Meetings-intensive workshop format for study of selected topics. During the ftrst year of the program, students will be integrated within the nearest Center for Higher Education (CHE) doctoral cluster for the theoretical portion of study areas #2, #3 & #5. During the summer session, the computer portions of these study areas will be completed. Simultaneously, students will work from home to become familiar with the UNIX operating system and they will complete study area #1. In the future, a CAl version of study areas #2, #3 and #5 will be available via telecommunications as a student option. Applicants who have completed the Nova University CAE/ OCS educational specialist degree with a major in computer studies and have the recommendation of their faculty 'Will be able to enter the program at the second year level with approximately one year's requirements waived. Those applicants from other institutions with comparable nrst-year work will be individually evaluated and may be exempted from all or part of the nrst year's work. All applications should be made at least one month prior to beginning the program. Application is made through the Ed.D. Admissions Committee, Nova University, Office of Computer Studies. Thition and fees are paid for three consecutive years. Thition for 1983-84 is ~ $3,600 plus transportation, room and board for the summer session and the \ annual meeting. Tuition may be paid in a lump sum at the beginning of the year or in four equal quarterly payments of $925 which includes a $25 registration and service fee. OTHER FEES PAYMENT SCHEDULE WITHDRAWAL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Version 2 , December, 1983 Additional fees include a non-refundable application fee of $25 that must be submitted with the original application form, a matriculation fee of $250 (due upon acceptance into the program), a security deposit of .5500 (due onc week before the first class seSSion), and a 525 per credit evaluation and service fee for those students requesting exemption from 3 or more credits in the program based upon prior parallel course work. For those not completing their work, including the practicums, by the end of a 3-1/2 year period, a continuation fee will be charged. There is a $25 graduation fee and a separate fee for cap and gown rental. Students withdrawing from the program may be reinstated upon approval of the Ed.D. Admissions Committee and the payment of a readmission fee. A one year leave of absence may be approved under special circumstances. Applicants, once accepted into the program \V:ill make an initial payment of $1,675 (plus evaluation and service fees, if applicable); this includes the matriculation fee, security depOSit, and the fIrst installment of the tuition. The remaining tuition for the first year will be made in three equal payments at the beginning of each remaining quarter. Tuition for the next two years may be made in its entirety at the beginning of each year or in four equal payments each year. To withdraw from the program, the student must submit a letter of withdrawal to the Ed.D. Admissions Committee, Office of Computer Studies. Students failing to pass a study area or practicum will be placed on probation. Failure to pass 2 study areas will result in dismissal from the program. A student withdra"Wtl or terminated by the University will be notified in writing. Additional information may be obtained by writing to: "Doctoral Degree in Computer Education, Office of Computer StudieS, Nova University, 3301 College Avenue, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314" or by calling 305/475-7445. Information regarding financial aid and veteran's benefits can be obtained by contacting the Nova University Financial Aid Office, 305/475-741l. Information in this fact sheet is subject to change. Nova University is accredited try tbe Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and admits students Of any race, color, and national or ethnic origin. 

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