Graduate Courses

This seminar is open to all Ph.D. students in Steinhardt. It focuses on conceptualizing and developing the doctoral dissertation proposal. Emphasis is on understanding and defining the elements of a proposal, including the research question(s), conceptual/theoretical framework, literature review, and design and methodology. Issues around research ethics and IRB compliance are also addressed.

Emphasis on techniques for searching, analyzing, and evaluating theoretical, empirical, and methodological literature in the student's area of interest. Consideration of various forms of inquiry, their functions, and the nature of problems addressed by each. Student's prepare a written critique that synthesizes the state of knowledge and defines problem (s) for study.

The submission of the dissertation proposal is governed by the school-wide policies and procedures. Students must have fulfilled all conditions set by the School for filing proposals.

Evaluation and development of research proposals by doctoral students.

This seminar facilitates the design and critical review of proposed doctoral research. Serves an integrating function for the study prior to undertaking full-scale doctoral research. Course credit is granted only upon completion of a doctoral research proposal.

Facilitate the design and critical review of proposed doctoral research for students who have completed a literature review and identified a prospective dissertation chair. Serves an integrating function for the study prior to undertaking full-scale doctoral research.

The course will explore the technology used in the collaborative process in performing arts in a context of creating interactive performances distributed between multiple sites, using the Internet2. Students examine audio and video technology, improvisation, scheduling tools and other factors that must be addressed in creating and implementing distributed performances using
synchronous and asynchronous communication, performance, and roduction media, to establish online performances. May be repeated for credit.

This course provides an overview of the psychological & neurological consequences of exposure to profound trauma, & the corresponding clinical & countertransferential implications for art therapists

Examines current issues & research relating to participation & success of students & faculty from different backgrounds in U.S. higher education. Emphasis is on the interplay between ethnicity & institutional, societal, governmental, & personal influences on participation & retention of students & faculty. Considers the extent to which efforts by institutions & governments have been successful in encouraging access & retention in various levels & types of institutions.

Investigates issues and research in the linguistic theory to educational problems. Distinguishes between traditional (common sense) and progressive (uncommon sense) approaches to such issues as language and gender, language and learning, literacy as a sociocultural phenomenon.

The formulation of doctoral research strategies in educational theatre. Planning of relevant methodology; evaluation of research problems in progress.

Students explore ideas through discussion, library research, and other means for the purpose of selecting topics for their projects or proposals. Individual presentations are scheduled and students obtain feedback from the instructor and the other students. Topics involving research, such as human subjects protection requirements, appropriate statistical procedures, instrumentation, proper writing style and scholarly referencing, or database search techniques and library usage are covered as needed. After completion of the 3 required credits students are expected to attend weekly meetings until the completion of the proposal.

Registration for this course will entitle students to use the libraries and other research facilities, participate in University activities, and use the student health services and Coles/Palladium Sports Centers. Students may be given full-time equivalency if they are eligible. These credits will not count toward the student's total point requirement.

The doctoral capstone is an in-depth experience designed to facilitate the development of advanced knowledge and skills in a concentrated area for a minimum of 14 weeks (560 hours). This in-depth experience may be in one or more of the following areas: clinical practice, research, scholarship, administration, leadership, program and policy development, advocacy, education, and theory development. Students participate in full-time supervised practice in an agency or institution. The doctoral capstone experience includes initiation and completion of a capstone project.

Final integrating seminar for doctoral candidates. Major studies and current research of candidates, faculty, and invited scholars are evaluated.

This colloquium provides an opportunity for doctoral students to work closely with program faculty in studying major texts/theorists in the field of higher education. Topics will vary from year to year.

Required every semester of all doctoral students who are working on their proposal/dissertations. Taken in lieu of Doctoral Advisement Fee. Provides an opportunity for students to share the most recent development of their proposals/dissertations. Students are expected to report on their own research projects and critique the projects of others in the class. Presentations on research design, statistics, procedures for validity and reliability measures, and grant-writing skills are included.

This seminar examines the challenge of artfully framing research questions and hypotheses and then matching them to appropriate qualitative and quantitative methodologies. In addition to common readings, students identify and individually research articles related to their research interests and critically assess the studies. The major task is to develop a research proposal that informs the direction of the student’s candidacy papers and serves as an initial draft of their dissertation.

Advanced reading and discussion of the foundational literature, principles, and paradigms associated with the study of media, culture, and communication.

Advanced reading and discussion of the foundational literature, principles, and paradigms associated with the study of media, culture, and communication.