Graduate Council-approved Learning Outcomes:
Three overarching Graduate Council-approved Learning Outcomes for the PhD in Education program are:
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Produce and defend an original significant contribution to knowledge
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Demonstrate mastery of subject material
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Conduct scholarly activities in a responsible and ethical manner
LEEP Specific Learning Outcomes:
In addition to the Graduate Council approved learning outcomes, the LEEP Doctoral Option students will:
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Develop analytic skills, knowledge and sensibilities to:
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Use meaningful and relevant literature to better understand and investigate questions in the intersection of language, equity and education policy research
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Critically evaluate key social science research to construct arguments which further understanding of research in the intersection of language, equity and education policy
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Synthesize a coherent point of view using evidence-based and theoretical arguments relevant to questions in the intersection of language, equity and education policy research
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Demonstrate leadership skills in LEEP research or teaching