Students complete a qualifying paper (QP), and prepare a rigorous dissertation proposal prior to entering
the dissertation phase.
The program includes three basic phases: the completion of coursework, the qualifying paper phase, and
the dissertation phase.
I have a masters degree in counseling and I am currently in
the dissertation phase of my doctorate in counseling.
She holds two Masters Degrees, and is currently in
the dissertation phase of her Doctoral degree in Special Education.
Cindy has completed the lesson work on her Ph.D. in Marriage and Family Therapy and hopes to begin
the dissertation phase soon.