University Writing Center
The University Writing Center provides services and workshops throughout the year to doctoral students. The consultants in the writing center work with students one-on-one with aspects such as grammar, structuring, citations, formatting, etc. Make an appointment through Trac Cloud or call the scheduling desk at (828) 262-3144.
*Please note that while Sarah Zurhellen will be the primary consultant working with Doctoral students, all students should either utilize Trac Cloud or call the scheduling desk to make appointments. Please do not contact consultants directly to make an appointment.
Sarah Zurhellen
zurhellenss@appstate.edu
AsULearn Projects Pages
The Doctoral Program has several AsULearn Projects pages available for students. If you experience issues accessing these Projects pages, please contact Elizabeth Hayes at hayesle2@appstate.edu.
- Doctoral Program Resources
- All students should have access to this page which includes general program information, different post-coursework phases of the program, examples of dissertation defenses, and more.
- Doctoral Program Qualifying Exam
- This page is where Qualifying Exams are submitted for grading and approval. Detailed information is available on the Qualifying Exam process and its requirements.
- Doctoral Internship
- Students will automatically be added to this page once they are registered for an internship course.
IRB - Student Corner
The Student Corner of the Institutional Review Board's (IRB) website provides the answers to frequently asked questions and information to help students (and the faculty supporting them) through the IRB application process. This page includes updated links and helpful tips.
Student Financial Aid
The Office of Student Financial Aid can help determine the type of aid you may be eligible to receive. The Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership has no funding to help with tuition costs.
Scholarships
Visit the Graduate Scholarships page on the Reich College of Education website for more information regarding the following scholarships:
- Alice Phoebe Naylor Outstanding Dissertation Award
- Rhododendron Society Scholarship
- WJ Office Scholarship
- Mable Morgan Scholarship
For further information regarding scholarships, please reach out to the James Center at jamescenter@appstate.edu
Library Services
The University Library can help with course and dissertation research, including finding abstracts, finding the complete text, finding ASU and NC dissertations, and borrowing and purchasing text. The two librarians who specifically work with doctoral students are:
Kelly Rhodes
rhodeskc@appstate.edu
Margaret Gregor
gregormn@appstate.edu
Thesis & Dissertation Preparation
The Cratis D. Williams School of Graduate Studies provides guidance on how to plan, execute, and report on dissertations. In addition to the Thesis and Dissertation Preparation site, please contact the Doctoral Program's Dissertation Coach, Dr. Star Brown, for more information.
Dr. Star Brown
brownsp@appstate.edu
DegreeWorks
DegreeWorks is the University's web-based degree audit tool that facilitates the monitoring of students' academic progress toward degree completion. It shows all courses the student is enrolled in, has completed, and has left in their program.
Apply to Graduate
All students must apply to graduate during their last semester. The Graduate School provides detailed information on this process as well as essential dates and deadlines.
RCOE
The Reich College of Education is home to programs, clinics, and partnerships available for community engagement. Some key partnerships for doctoral students are:
- Academy at Middle Fork
- Mathematics and Science Education Center
- Anderson Reading Clinic
- Public School Partnership
- Other Community Engagement Resources
Student Tuition and Fees
To determine the cost of the Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, please refer to the Office of Student Accounts website. If you are an international student, please visit the Office of the Registrar's site to determine your residency for NC tuition purposes.