DOCT700 Qualitative Methods (3 semester hours)
This course provides an overview of methods used in qualitative research and its theoretical concepts. Elements of qualitative research design such as ethics, developing research questions, sampling techniques, and data collection methods such as observation, interviews, documentary evidence, and audio-visual materials are addressed and applied. (Prerequisites: SSGS700 and GLBS710 or INTL710)
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DOCT701 Quantitative Methods (3 semester hours)
This course provides a foundation in theoretical concepts and practical considerations relating to quantitative research design and methodology. Students will gain the knowledge and skills to do primary research in both the academic setting and the practical world. Theoretical and conceptual elements of quantitative research design are examined and applied, including the scientific method; causal inference and hypothesis construction; variables, measurement, and operationalization; threats to validity and reliability; and types of error and bias. In addition, the course exposes students to both causal and non-causal types of quantitative research design, including experimental, quasi-experimental, correlational/associational, comparative, and descriptive designs. This course, in combination with DOCT700 and DOCT702, is intended to provide a framework and skills that doctoral students can draw upon in planning and carrying out primary data collection and analysis for dissertation research. (Prerequisites: SSGS700 and GLBS710 or INTL710)
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DOCT702 Statistics (3 semester hours)
This doctoral seminar provides an overview of introductory statistical procedures used in quantitative research and their application. Its focus is to enable students to develop a foundation of basic statistical literacy. Students will assess the role of statistics in quantitative research and develop the competency to conduct statistical tests and procedures. Both descriptive and inferential statistics are addressed. Statistical concepts involving sampling, variables, describing data, hypotheses and models, analysis of variance, probability theory, inference, and the foundations of bivariate and multivariate regression will also be covered in this course. Students will gain competence in a statistical software program. Students will analyze data and research situations to interpret the meaning underlying the data and how statistics can be used to address important research questions. (Prerequisites: DOCT701)
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DOCT703 Professional Practice I (1 semester hours)
During this seminar students will work with their faculty to plan out their semester. The seminar also lays the foundation for peer mentoring. Students will be introduced to principles of the research process, collaboration, research ethics, and academic integrity. (Corequisite: GLBS710 or INTL710)
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DOCT704 Professional Practice II (1 semester hours)
During the course, students gain familiarity with the professional academic conference circuit and presentation expectations. Students will develop or refine their CV and begin to create concept maps related to their dissertation interests. (Prerequisites: SSGS700 and GLBS710 or INTL710)
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DOCT705 Professional Practice III (1 semester hours)
During this seminar, students will gain experience developing abstracts for conference proposals. Students will continue to work on writing and communication skills. During this course, students will schedule and complete their formal check-in to assess their overall progress in their doctoral program of study. (Prerequisite: DOCT704)
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DOCT706 Professional Practice IV (1 semester hours)
In this course, students begin pre-work on their dissertation proposal. Students will gain additional insight into strategies for building their dissertation committees and will review Year Two and Three program milestones. Students will also receive additional training on the Institutional Review Board and research grant writing. (Prerequisite: DOCT705)
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DOCT707 Professional Practice V (1 semester hours)
The focus of this course is preparing for the e-portfolio defense, the practicum, and the dissertation proposal. Students will take a deeper look into emotional intelligence to include the different EQ-I elements and levels. (Prerequisite: DOCT706)
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DOCT708 Professional Practice VI (1 semester hours)
Students will continue the study of emotional intelligence. They will complete a reflection paper to help shape the portfolio and place the artifacts within the current body of knowledge. In preparation for the dissertation proposal defense, students will give a 3 Minute Thesis-style presentation to articulate the academic and professional practice significance of their doctoral work. (Prerequisite: DOCT707)
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DOCT715 Seminar in Strategic Leadership (3 semester hours)
This seminar examines classic and contemporary literature on best practices in leadership relevant to developing personal leadership skills and on the role of strategic leadership in developing a vision and strategy for an organization. (Prerequisites: SSGS700 and GLBS710 or INTL710)
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DOCT716 Seminar in Business and Financial Management (3 semester hours)
Students will perform practical research in business and financial management. The emphasis will be on developing an integrated framework for understanding issues in financial management. The course will examine the fundamentals of financial management, models in corporate finance, and contemporary topics in financial research. Topics include the theory of the firm's choice, financial statement analysis, financial instruments, capital markets, project and corporate valuation, global finance operations, and ethics in finance. (Prerequisites: SSGS700 and GLBS710 or INTL710)
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DOCT720 Residency: Doctoral Program Foundations (2 semester hours)
This course fosters interaction amongst students and introduces them to the Dean, Doctoral Studies Program Directors, Doctoral faculty, the Doctoral Advisor, and support staff. It also provides students an overview of the Doctoral Program and its requirements. Students must complete this course before beginning program coursework.
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DOCT721 Residency: Preparing for the Practicum and Dissertation (2 semester hours)
This course fosters interaction amongst students, program administrators, faculty, and support staff. A detailed overview of faculty research areas, collaborative research opportunities, and the dissertation proposal and dissertation requirements are provided. Students will discuss the practicum experiential learning requirement. Key skillsets will be reinforced, which will set the students up for success as they move into the dissertation phase of their program of study. (Prerequisite: DOCT722 or DOCT723)
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DOCT722 Residency: Scholar/Practitioner Presentation (2 semester hours)
This residency involves presenting to the academic and/or practitioner community original research that advances academic and professional practice in the discipline. (Prerequisites: DOCT705)
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DOCT723 Residency: Foreign Experience (2 semester hours)
Students create an individual residency plan with the approval of the Department Chair. The residency may include travel outside of the United States for research, field-related volunteer work, or a conference presentation at an international academic conference. Also, students may present at an academic conference in the United States focusing on global issues. (Prerequisites: DOCT705)
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DOCT894 Dissertation Proposal Defense (3 semester hours)
In this course, students will develop their skill set surrounding the different components of the dissertation proposal. The skill set can include analyzing and producing deliverables centered on a comprehensive description of the problem/research question(s), a literature review, and detailed research design. (Prerequisite: All coursework with the exception of DOCT897)
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DOCT897 Practicum (3 semester hours)
The Practicum course provides a hands-on experience in a professional environment. This course involves a supervised opportunity where academic skills and knowledge are applied to a professional environment. Refer to the Practicum guidelines in the Doctoral Manual. (Prerequisite: DOCT721)
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DOCT899 Dissertation (1 semester hours)
The dissertation is a comprehensive document that is an original contribution and one that advances theory, research, and practice in the global security discipline. It is written under the direction of the dissertation committee and students must be enrolled in the dissertation course to proceed to this stage. All program requirements and the proposal defense must be successfully completed before beginning the dissertation. This course is a 16-week course. Students must continuously enroll in the course until successful completion of the oral dissertation proposal defense and full dissertation and corresponding oral defense. Refer to the dissertation guidelines in the Dissertation Manual. (Prerequisite: All coursework must be completed before enrolling in DOCT899 with the exception of DOCT897)
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