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Doctor of Education with a Minor in Adult Education In-Country Jamaica

About the Minor

The minor in adult education is designed to examine the philosophies, current issues, challenges, and practices influencing leaders in the field of adult education. This minor focuses on the global context of adult learning, including demographic, economic, ethical, political, and technological factors. Course content is research based and infuses best practices in education.

CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED GRADUATE STUDIES

The Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies program is designed for individuals with master’s degrees or higher who are interested in earning a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies from among 20 fields of study. (No degree is conferred upon completion; however, credits can be applied toward a Doctor of Education degree.)

To earn a Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in adult education, students will be required to take 15 credits from the adult education minor.

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COURSES IN THE MINOR

(15 CREDITS)

EDD 7710

Principles and Theories of Adult Education

EDD 7711

History and Philosophy of Adult Education

EDD 7712

Contextual Issues Affecting Adult and Continuing Education

EDD 7713

Adult Development and Learning Styles

EDD 7714

Adult and Continuing Education Program Planning

ABOUT THE DOCTORAL PROGRAM

The concentration component of the Doctor of Education program allows students to maximize their knowledge and skills set in their current and/or an emerging field. Concentrations require a minimum of 18 credits in the area of Study, but may require up to 24 credits. Concentration courses must be taken online.

CONCENTRATIONS INCLUDE
(18–24 CREDITS)

Educational Leadership
Health Care Education
Higher Education
Human Services Administration
Instructional Leadership
Instructional Technology and Distance Education
Nursing Education
Organizational Leadership
Reading
Special Education
Speech-Language Pathology

Through the electives component, students can individualize their doctoral degrees. Depending on the number of credits required in their main concentration, students must complete the minimum 66-credit requirement using electives. These electives may also be applied toward a second concentration (18–24 credits) or a minor (15 credits). Elective courses must be taken online.

APPLIED DISSERTATION (12 CREDITS)

The applied dissertation is a detailed, accurate, and cohesive account of a scholarly investigation designed to answer a research question directed toward the improvement of practice in education and human services. Research is distinguished by a theory-to-practice model encompassing a diversity of disciplines. Each student is assigned a faculty committee to facilitate and supervise the process.

The applied dissertation includes

concept paper
proposal
applied dissertation report

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Abraham S. Fischler School of Education
Nova Southeastern University
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Kingston 10
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Tel: 876-929-7066
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E-mail: mailto:nsu-jamaica@nsu.nova.edu

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APPLIED DISSERTATION (12 CREDITS)

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