OLPD EPL PhD Program Planning Spreadsheet 2023-24

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1	OLPD EPL PhD	Student name:
2	Program Planning Spreadsheet	Date:
3		UMN ID number:
4	To edit: select file > make a copy	Email address:
5		Advisor name:
6		Minor (if any):
7		Advisor signature:
8		Date:
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10	OLPD Departmental Core: 16 credits minimum (Selected in consultation with advisor)	Transfer (check)	Term Taken	Grade
11	OLPD 8011 – Doctoral Research Seminar I / 1 cr (Take Fall term of first year)
12	OLPD 8015 – Inquiry Strategies in Educational and Organizational Research / 3 cr (Take Spring term of first year)
13	Quantitative foundations course / 3 cr
14	Qualitative foundations course / 3 cr
15	Additional methods course / 3 cr
16	Additional methods course / 3 cr
17	EPL Program Core: 18 credits minimum
18	OLPD 5001 – Formal Organizations in Ed. / 3 cr (Take 5001 if offered, otherwise OLPD 5011 or OLPD 5607)
19	OLPD 5346 – Politics of Education / 3 cr
20	OLPD 8020 – Leadership: From Theory to Reflective Practice / 3 cr
21	OLPD 8104 – Innovative Systems Thinking in Ed. and Culture / 3 cr
22	OLPD 8302 – Educational Policy Perspectives / 3 cr
23	Electives: 3 credits minimum (Selected in consultation with advisor.)
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27	Additional Coursework: 12 credits minimum (These credits can be used for a minor or to meet the requirement that a minimum of 12 credits be taken outside the EPL track. Students who have successfully completed enrollment in the University of Minnesota’s Principals Academy may use transfer credits to fulfill this requirement.)
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32	Thesis Credits: 24 credits (Must be taken over two or more terms)
33	OLPD 8088 – Thesis Credit: Doctoral
34	OLPD 8088 – Thesis Credit: Doctoral
35	Total Credits (A minimum of 70 is required.)
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37	Course requirements for degree programs and processes for completion of degrees may change at any time by action of the faculty. Program requirements may change from year to year. It is your responsibility as a student to follow the correct curriculum from the time you were admitted and be aware of any changes throughout your program. If you have any questions, please contact your advisor.