EDAD 8196 A01: Dissertation Defense < Youngstown State University

EDAD 8196 - Seminar in Educational Research: Dissertation Defense

Summer 2026 Syllabus, Section A01, CRN 30510,
Credit hours: 2

Course Meeting Times

Instructor

Nathan Myers

Professional Qualifications:
Ph.D., University of Kentucky
B.A., Mt. Vernon Nazarene University

Associate Professor, Education

Email: nrmyers@ysu.edu

Office: 2007 Beeghly Education Buildilng

Office Phone: 330-941-3394

Preferred Contact Method: email first then text

How to Refer to me:
Dr. Nate

Course Description

8196. Seminar in Educational Research: Dissertation Defense. This course is the for Doctoral Candidates who are near the end of the dissertation process. Doctoral Candidates will prepare their dissertation defense and successfully defend their dissertation proposal to their committee. Finally, they will prepare the final version of their dissertation and submit to the Graduate school. Prereq.: EDAD 8191, EDAD 8192, EDAD 8193, and EDAD 8194. 2 s.h.

Course Readings

Group	Title	Author	ISBN
Optional	No Textbook	x	x

This course does not rely on a traditional textbook. Instead, students use dissertation resources, APA guidelines, and individualized materials aligned to their research.

The course readings are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, research developments, current events, and/or to ensure better learning.

Additional Course Materials

Course Learning Outcomes/Objectives/Goals

How to Succeed in This Course

Attendance Expectations

Late Work Submission Policy

Additional Course Expectations

Artificial Intelligence Policy Statement

Assignments/Assessments

Grading and Grading Scale

University Policies

Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Week of	Reading(s)	Proposed Topic	Due/To Prepare for Class
5/11	Doctoral program resources, microsite, dissertation program guidelines	Professional Competence and Integrity	Discussion Board Dissertation Formatting Checklist
5/18	Doctoral program resources, microsite, dissertation program guidelines	Administrative Clearance and the Graduation Application	Discussion Board Verification of Graduation Application
5/25	Doctoral program resources, microsite, dissertation program guidelines	The Oral Defense — Scheduling and Presentation Strategy	Discussion Board Defense Scheduling and Presentation Deck
6/1	Doctoral program resources, microsite, dissertation program guidelines	The Public Declaration of the Defense	Discussion Board Defense Announcement Verification
6/8	Doctoral program resources, microsite, dissertation program guidelines	The Defense	Schedule Defense
6/15	Doctoral program resources, microsite, dissertation program guidelines	The Defense continued	Discussion Board
6/22	Doctoral program resources, microsite, dissertation program guidelines	The Defense continued	Chair Verification of Defense
6/29	Doctoral program resources, microsite, dissertation program guidelines	Graduate School Submission of Dissertation	Discussion Board
7/6	Doctoral program resources, microsite, dissertation program guidelines	Graduate School Submission of Dissertation continued	Submission Verification
7/13	Doctoral program resources, microsite, dissertation program guidelines	Final Revisions	Discussion Board
7/20	Doctoral program resources, microsite, dissertation program guidelines	Ohio LInk Submission	Ohio LINK Verification
7/27	Doctoral program handbook and dissertation program guidelines	Graduation Verification & Program Completion	Discussion Board
8/3	Doctoral program handbook and dissertation program guidelines	Graduation Verification & Program Completion Continued	Doctoral Exit Survey
8/10	State Licensure Resources	Licensure Completion	Discussion Board State Licensure Application

The course schedule, policies, procedures, and assignments in this course are subject to change in the event of extenuating circumstances, by mutual agreement, and/or to ensure better learning.

EDAD 8196 A01: Dissertation Defense