{"id":1480,"date":"2017-05-09T15:30:47","date_gmt":"2017-05-09T19:30:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences-new\/?page_id=1480"},"modified":"2024-07-10T09:20:33","modified_gmt":"2024-07-10T13:20:33","slug":"doctoral-degree","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/doctoral-degree\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctoral Degree in Agricultural Education and Human Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p>Our doctoral students excel in their fields and exceed high expectations of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Mastery of knowledge<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>in the field<\/strong> &#8211; At the doctoral level, students must understand and know the major constructs, facts, principles, and theories of the field, and be able to apply this knowledge in real-world settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Superior quality of work<\/strong>  &#8211; Doctoral work is expected to be perceptive and in-depth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Original research<\/strong>  &#8211; Students must demonstrate their ability to conduct original research and that they have deep knowledge and understanding of the research process, statistics, and research in the field.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-resource-links\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-single-resource-link has-green-400-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/graduate-programs-apply\/\" class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__url\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" size=\"75\"><path d=\"M454.66 102.4 352.26 0H56.32v512h399.36ZM360.45 43l52.22 52.22h-52.22ZM80.9 487.42V24.58h255v95.23h94.21l1 367.61Z\"><\/path><path d=\"M125.95 77.82h198.66v19.46H125.95zM125.95 191.49h257.02v19.46H125.95zM125.95 134.14h257.02v19.46H125.95zM125.95 247.81h257.02v19.46H125.95zM125.95 305.15h257.02v19.46H125.95zM125.95 361.47h257.02v19.46H125.95zM125.95 418.82H256v19.46H125.95z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__content\"><h2 class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__heading\">Application Requirements<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__teaser\"><span class=\"text\">Our requirements are consistent with the NC\u00a0State Graduate School.\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-single-resource-link has-green-400-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/graduate-programs-apply\/#deadlines-review-process\" class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__url\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" size=\"75\"><path d=\"M245.76 409.6h20.48v40.96h-20.48zM102.4 286.72h40.96v20.48H102.4zM276.48 276.48V153.6h-40.96v163.84H409.6v-40.96H276.48z\"><\/path><path d=\"M256 81.92c-118.78 0-215 96.26-215 215s96.26 215 215 215 215-96.26 215-215-96.22-215-215-215ZM256 471a174.08 174.08 0 1 1 174.08-174A173.93 173.93 0 0 1 256 471ZM225.28 51.2h61.44v20.48h-61.44z\"><\/path><path d=\"m374.657 96.84 18.2-23.472 49.367 38.28-18.2 23.47zM204.8 0h102.4v40.96H204.8z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__content\"><h2 class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__heading\">Deadlines and Review Process<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__teaser\"><span class=\"text\">Applications and supporting documents are due to the Graduate School by the priority deadlines. Faculty will review applications once a month for admission to the following semester.<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-single-resource-link has-green-400-text-color\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/doctoral-degree\/aehs-course-information\/\" class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__url\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" size=\"75\"><path d=\"M148.78 377.96h61.95V512h-61.95z\"><\/path><path d=\"M434.68 424.35h-5.33v-76.19h.51a11 11 0 0 0 10.35-11.47V12.9A13.43 13.43 0 0 0 428.43 0H144c-39.52 0-72.5 16-76.69 58.47V381a74 74 0 0 0 .69 14.37 71.52 71.52 0 0 0 4 13.1l1.23 2.67a60.66 60.66 0 0 0 11.67 16.58 59.28 59.28 0 0 0 16.18 11.88 61 61 0 0 0 19.76 6.15 69.23 69.23 0 0 0 7.89 0h.51v-19.56h-.51a42.12 42.12 0 1 1-3.2-84.19h269l1.63 83.66H230.39v19.25h204.18a10.24 10.24 0 0 0 10.24-10.24 10.23 10.23 0 0 0-10.13-10.32Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__content\"><h2 class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__heading\">Course Requirements<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__teaser\"><span class=\"text\">View course requirements and schedule for the doctoral program.<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-single-resource-link has-green-400-text-color\"><a href=\"mailto:wendy_warner@ncsu.edu\" class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__url\"><span class=\"ncst-icon\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" data-name=\"Layer 1\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" size=\"75\"><path d=\"M216.06 401.07v-8.19H0v27.65h512v-27.65H297v8.19M194.56 151.89h217.09v10.24H194.56zM194.56 173.39h217.09v10.24H194.56zM194.56 195.92h54.27v9.22h-54.27zM96.26 144.72h71.68v71.68H96.26zM194.56 256.33h217.09v10.24H194.56zM194.56 277.84h217.09v10.24H194.56zM194.56 300.37h106.5v10.24h-106.5zM96.26 247.12h71.68v71.68H96.26z\"><\/path><path d=\"M469 378.19H42V91.47h427ZM62.46 357.71h386.05V112h-386Z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><div class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__content\"><h2 class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__heading\">Contact Us<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-single-resource-link__teaser\"><span class=\"text\">For more information about the AEHS doctoral program, contact Wendy Warner, interim director of graduate programs.<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg><\/span><\/p><\/div><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Program Length<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>We have customized the doctoral program to meet each student\u2019s career goals. While there are some common components, your graduate committee will consult with you to determine the required courses and hours to complete the program.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Hours:<\/strong> Eighteen hours from the master&#8217;s program can be counted toward the doctoral program unless you immediately &#8220;rollover&#8221; from the NC&#160;State master&#8217;s program into the doctoral program. In those situations, up to 36 hours completed in the master&#8217;s program can count toward the doctoral degree.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time Limit: <\/strong>Students have 10 years to complete the doctoral program (starting with the first course counted in the program). Once admitted, students must maintain continuous enrollment in at least one course every semester. You may request a leave of absence for up to two semesters.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-mini-story ncst-askew-media-text has-green-400-background-color\"><div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\"><h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">Departmental Assistantships<\/h2><p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">A limited number of departmental research\/teaching assistantships are available on a competitive basis. Applications for open positions are due in February for the following academic year. Other financial options are available from the Office of Financial Aid and on a competitive basis from the Graduate School.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button is-style-secondary\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/graduate-programs-apply\/#Assistantships\" class=\"btn ncst-block__button-link\" data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\" data-ua-cat=\"Button Block\" data-ua-action=\"Button Click\" data-ua-label=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/graduate-programs-apply\/#Assistantships\"><span class=\"text\">Available Assistantships<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\">\n<svg class=\"wp-block-ncst-wolficon wolficon\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" \/><\/svg>\n<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-media\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\" src=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2017\/05\/AEE-Doctoral-FemalePortrait.jpg\" alt=\"Female doctoral student\" class=\"wp-image-3203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2017\/05\/AEE-Doctoral-FemalePortrait.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2017\/05\/AEE-Doctoral-FemalePortrait-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2017\/05\/AEE-Doctoral-FemalePortrait-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2017\/05\/AEE-Doctoral-FemalePortrait-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2017\/05\/AEE-Doctoral-FemalePortrait-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2017\/05\/AEE-Doctoral-FemalePortrait-950x535.jpg 950w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2017\/05\/AEE-Doctoral-FemalePortrait-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2017\/05\/AEE-Doctoral-FemalePortrait-460x259.jpg 460w, https:\/\/cals.ncsu.edu\/agricultural-and-human-sciences\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/34\/2017\/05\/AEE-Doctoral-FemalePortrait-230x129.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comprehensive Examination and Dissertation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examination<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At the completion of the coursework, and no later than four years after the start of the doctoral program, students must complete a comprehensive examination (written and oral) to continue in the program. If you fail this exam, the doctoral program is terminated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion ncst-accordion\"><div class=\"accordion\" id=\"ncst-accordion-0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-0\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-0\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-0\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-0\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Written Component<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-0\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-0\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>The written exam is 16 hours  &#8211; four hours a day, for four days. This exam covers the student&#8217;s factual knowledge and the ability to apply this knowledge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Part 1 (4 hours) &#8211;<\/strong> <strong>Foundations: History and Philosophy<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In our department, students specialize in one of several disciplines\/areas of focus, and part one of the exam should cover foundational knowledge in that specialization. These include: Agricultural Education, Extension Education, Agricultural Leadership Development, and Family and Community Sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This exam should cover the history, foundational theories, and philosophies that ground the student\u2019s field of specialization within AEHS.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Part 2 (4 hours) &#8211; Application of Theory <\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Part two of the exam will ask students to consider how they would apply the theoretical principles of their area of specialization to the work and research they do\/will do.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some examples of applications could include: designing a syllabus\/educational program and justifying reading choices\/content, outlining curriculum development choices based on theoretical understandings, creating an extension education program or evaluation plan, and exploring the use of technology in relaying information and key concepts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Part 3 (4 hours) &#8211; Research Methods<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Part three of the exam covers a student\u2019s comprehension and application of research methods that are relevant to their dissertation research and future work. Students should demonstrate their ability to apply and interpret research concepts, evaluate the quality of research, and design a research study, including the understanding of data analysis and interpretation of findings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Part three can be specialized\/tailored to the student\u2019s research area of interest (ex: qualitative vs. quantitative), but all students should be able to demonstrate at least a basic knowledge of research methods across both qualitative and quantitative studies.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Part 4 (4 hours) &#8211;<\/strong> <strong>Student\u2019s Research Focus<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Part of the exam should cover the student\u2019s research area (their unique blend of areas of focus). This part of the exam should focus on their dissertation project and an area(s) of conceptual foundation\/theory that are relevant to that project. This should be an area of study that is not covered in parts 1 + 2 of the exam.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If the student has declared a minor, this exam should be in that area and the committee member must be from that department. For example, if the student\u2019s minor is in forestry and natural resources, there will be a committee member from that area and that committee member will write questions related to forestry and natural resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-accordion-item ncst-accordion-item panel\"><a class=\"accordion-item__header collapsed\" href=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-1\" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-1\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#ncst-accordion-item-0-1\" aria-controls=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-1\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"accordion-item__expansion-indicator\"><span class=\"ncst-plus-minus-toggle\"><\/span><\/span><h2 class=\"accordion-item__label h5\">Oral Component<\/h2><\/a><div class=\"collapse panel-collapse accordion-item__content-container \" id=\"ncst-accordion-item-0-1\" aria-labelledby=\"ncst-accordion-item-heading-1\" data-parent=\"#ncst-accordion-0\"><div class=\"accordion-item__content\">\n<p>Following the completion of the preliminary written exam, there is a two-hour preliminary oral exam that covers the content written about in the written portion of the exam. The oral component allows students to clarify information from the preliminary written exam and gives the graduate committee a clear view of the depth and breadth of the student\u2019s comprehension of the subjects tested. Upon satisfactory completion of the written portion of the preliminary examination, the DGP must submit a Request to Schedule the Doctoral Oral Examination to <a href=\"http:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/\">The Graduate School<\/a> to schedule the preliminary oral examination. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dissertation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The final requirement of the doctoral program is to make an original contribution to the field of agricultural education and human sciences through research. Requirements of the dissertation include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify a major problem or question in the field of agricultural education and human sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Design a research study to address this problem<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conduct the research<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Report the results &#8211; the topic of the dissertation must be in the area of agricultural education and human sciences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The dissertation must be of superior quality that can be published in professional journals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A complete dissertation is about 150-200 pages. The student&#8217;s graduate committee will provide guidance and support for the project. 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