(3 crs.) Students develop and practice academic reading, writing, and thinking skills involved in professional practices of educational research and publishing communities. Course emphasizes scholarly identity and writing cogent literature reviews. (Lec. 2, Sem. 1) Pre: admission to the URI/RIC Joint Ph. D. program in education.

(2 crs.) Students are introduced to educational research paradigms and related areas of program faculty expertise. Course focuses on engaging in academic conversations and multiple ways to address research problems in education. (Sem. 2) Pre: Current enrollment in the PhD program in education; or permission of instructor. S/U only.

(3 crs.) This course provides an overview of critical perspectives in educational research and implications for social justice. Students develop an understanding of how education scholars apply critical theories across educational contexts. (Lec. , Seminar /Online) Pre: Admission to the Education Ph.D. Program or by permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Examination of issues and problems related to philosophical and historical aspects of educational thought and the role of society. Empirical analysis of classroom settings is emphasized. (Seminar) Pre: current enrollment in the PhD in Education program.

(3 crs.) Exploring current trends and methodologies in educational research across various domains including technology, policy, and diversity in education. Engagement with primary sources is emphasized. (Seminar) Pre: current enrollment in the PhD in Education program.

(3 crs.) Examination of issues and problems related to philosophical and historical aspects of educational thought and the role of society. Empirical analysis of classroom setting is emphasized. (Seminar) Pre: Current enrollment in the Ph. D. Program in education; or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) This course examines relationships between educational theories of knowledge, learning, development, and participation across a wide and diverse range of perspectives, scholars, and epistemologies. (Seminar/Online)

(3 crs.) Survey of qualitative methods of educational research: terminology, historical development, assumptions, and models of inquiry. Pre: Current enrollment in the Ph.D. Program in education; or permission of instructor.

(4 crs.) Educational research data are collected, quantitatively analyzed and interpreted. Applications of the general linear model to a variety of research designs and analytic strategies are emphasized. (Lec. 3, Rec. 1) Pre: EDP 600, 601, 623, and EDC 555 (or comparable course in introductory statistics); or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Educational research data are collected, quantitatively analyzed and interpreted. Applications of the general linear model to a variety of research designs and analytic strategies are emphasized. (Lec. 3/Online) Pre: Admission to Education PhD or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Issues and problems related to human development, curriculum, teaching, and learning are examined. Ways of gathering and evaluating evidence about school and curriculum effectiveness are emphasized. (Seminar) Pre: EDP 600, 601 or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Issues and problems related to human development, curriculum, teaching, and learning are examined. Ways of gathering and evaluating evidence about school and curriculum effectiveness are emphasized. (Seminar)

(3 crs.) Application of theory to the intersection of community service, academic instruction, civic responsibility, reflectivity, social justice, and advocacy. (Seminar 3) Pre: Prior or concurrent enrollment in EDP 600 and 601, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Research design process including developing problem statements, research questions, hypotheses and appropriate methods (i.e., qualitative, quantitative, or mixed). Course considers philosophical worldviews, literature reviews, theory use, and research ethics. (Lec. 3) Pre: EDP 600, 601, 612, and EDC 555 (or comparable course in introductory statistics); or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Issues and problems related to applications of organizational theory, leadership theory, and policy analysis are studied. Core seminar examines cases related to district, state, and/or regional educational offices and agencies. (Seminar) Pre: Credit or concurrent enrollment in EDP 600, 601, or permission of instructor.

(3 crs.) Issues and problems related to applications of organizational theory, leadership theory, and policy analysis are studied. Core seminar examines cases related to district, state, and/or regional educational offices and agencies. (Seminar) Pre: Prior or concurrent enrollment in EDP 600, 601, or permission of instructor.

(1 cr.) Bi-weekly forums present first-, second-, and third-year students' evolving research questions and empirical designs. Discussion and feedback refine individuals' research plan, enhancing the methodological perspectives and tools of all participants. (Seminar) Pre: admission to joint (URI-RIC) Ph.D. in Education. May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 semesters (a total of 6 credits).

(3 crs.) This discussion-based seminar is designed to engage students in deep exploration of issues related to language and learning from critical and sociocultural perspectives. (Seminar)

(3-6 crs.) Directed readings and advanced research work under the supervision of a member of the graduate faculty, arranged to suit the individual requirements of the students. (Independent Study) May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. Pre: EDP 600 and 601 and permission of instructor; or permission of co-directors of PhD program in education and instructor.

(3-6 crs.) Directed readings and advanced research work under the supervision of a member of the Graduate Faculty, arranged to suit the individual requirements of the students. (Independent Study) May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits. Pre: EDP 600 and 601 and permission of instructor; or permission of co-directors of PhD program in education and instructor.

(1-12 crs.) Number of credits is determined each semester in consultation with the major professor or program committee. (Independent Study) S/U only.