• Complete a research paper as part of student’s coursework requirements.
• Complete questions on theoretical topics from comprehensive exam.
• Publish a manuscript in peer-reviewed journal or national conference proceedings.
• Present a paper at national conference.
• Successful final defense of a dissertation.

Goal 2:  Students will master the analytical/ methodological skills needed to evaluate and conduct research in their areas of specialization.

• Complete analytical / methodological questions from students’ comprehensive exams.
• Publish a manuscript in peer-reviewed journal or national conference proceedings.
• Present a paper at national conference.
• Successful final defense of a dissertation.

Goal 3:  Students will demonstrate their ability to design and conduct original research in their chosen fields of specialization.

• Present a completed paper in research seminar to faculty.
• Publish a manuscript in peer-reviewed journal or national conference proceedings.
• Present a paper at national conference.
• Successful final defense of a dissertation.

Goal 4:  Students will be able to teach college-level courses in their areas of specialization.

• Complete instruction of assigned college course or classes within course.
• Assess student teaching evaluations for each course taught by a Ph.D. student.

Goal 5:  Students will be able to communicate the results of their research in a clear and effective manner.

• Evaluate written and oral presentations from student’s coursework.
• Evaluate oral presentation in research seminar.
• Evaluate oral and written presentations given in comprehensive exams.