Multicultural Issues

Ability to understand1 23 4N.O.N.A.

and relate to the special

learning and developmental

characteristics of individualsComments:

from different ethnic, racial,

economic, or geographically

remote cultures and assess and

intervene on behalf of such

individuals using non-biased

techniques and procedures.

APPENDIX L

GUIDELINES FOR DEFENDING THE DISSERTATION

AND FINISHING THE DOCTORAL DEGREE

Step-By-Step Instructions On

How To Prepare For Defending The Dissertation

1.The Department has established the following deadlines on submission of drafts of the dissertation to the major professor and the advisory committee in order to make students aware of the timeframes necessary to complete their degree by one of the graduation dates.

For those who wish to graduate in May

January 15For students who wish to graduate in May, a “next to final” copy of the

Dissertation with all chapters, tables, figures, references, table of contents,

list of figures, list of tables, appendices and forward pages required by the

Graduate School must be submitted to the chairperson of the student’s

committee by January 15 of the term of graduation. The dissertation

must be in APA style and have been edited carefully by the student. With

this January 15 deadline, it is assumed that the student will have submitted

several previous versions of the dissertation to his/her chairperson for

approval and rewrite. It is also assumed that the student will have met

frequently with his/her chairperson and have made all suggested changes.

The student also may have met with other committee members to get their

suggestions on topics to cover in the Review of Literature, and for data

analysis or other suggestions.

Consequently, the student will need to keep in mind that it takes at least two weeks for faculty to read and respond to the student’s dissertation and its various versions.

February 17The final copy of the dissertation, with all suggested changes and

corrections made, must be submitted to the chairperson of the student’s

committee by February 17 of the term of graduation.

February 26The final copy of the dissertation must be distributed to committee

members by February 26.

April 6The defense of the dissertation must be held before April 6.

For those who wish to graduate in August

Because faculty members generally are not available in the summer, they discourage August graduation plans. However, if the student misses the deadlines for May graduation, the following dates apply for August graduation:

February 3For students who wish to graduate in August, a “next to final” copy of the

Dissertation with all chapters, tables, figures, references, table of contents,