Phase 1: Describe and Define the Artifact (9 Credits)
Focus: Theological reflection on work/vocation and portfolio development.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| DPPR 810A | Professional Practice in Review 1 | 3 |
| DPPR 810B | Professional Practice in Review 2 | 3 |
| DPPR 911 | Professional Practice Portfolio | 3 |
Note: Successful completion establishes Confirmation of Candidature.
Phase 2: Gather and Interpret Data (19 Credits)
Focus: Field research, literature review, and data analysis.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| DPPR 912A | Field Research 1 | 3 |
| DPPR 912B | Field Research 2 | 3 |
| DPPR 999 | Continuous Research Registration | 1 |
| DPPR 912C | Field Research 3 | 3 |
| DPPR 913A | Literature Review 1 | 3 |
| DPPR 913B | Literature Review 2 | 3 |
| DPPR 914 | Professional Practice Exegesis | 3 |
Phase 3: Identify and Ideate Options (6 Credits)
Focus: Innovation and theoretical advancement.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| DPPR 915 | New Theoretical Insights for Innovation Paper | 3 |
| DPPR 916 | Best Practice for Innovation Paper | 3 |
Phase 4: Create and Evaluate (10 Credits)
Focus: Production of new professional output and testing insights.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| DPPR 917A | New Professional Output 1 | 3 |
| DPPR 917B | New Professional Output 2 | 3 |
| DPPR 999 | Continuous Research Registration | 1 |
| DPPR 918 | Exegesis of New Professional Output | 3 |
Phase 5: Composition and Assessment (3 Credits)
Focus: Final dissertation compilation and defense.
| Course Number | Course Name | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| DPPR 919 | Dissertation and Defense | 3 |
Course Descriptions
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