EDU-M710B: Mentoring: Develop a Dissertation Topic II

Credit Hours:
1
Estimated Hours Per Week:
5

Overview

In this second mentoring course, candidates will go through a series of exercises aimed at uncovering and refining topics and questions related to their dissertation.  To do this, candidates will work with both the cohort group and their mentor faculty members to successfully navigate the challenges of completing a doctorate while simultaneously living a complex life.

Course Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Decide upon a rough outline for their dissertation topic.
  • Determine the potential challenges to completing the dissertation in three years and strategies to overcome them—personally, professionally, and with their topic.
  • Complete a journal reflection and discussion with their mentor regarding their chosen dissertation topic.
ENROLLMENT
To enroll in this course, please complete the online application.

Required Texts
EDU-M710B texts are available from the JIU/Follett Bookstore