5Once admitted, all students must maintain a 3.0 or higher average GPA each semester and cumulatively. Doctoral students are expected to perform at an A or B-level in all courses. A student is allowed to carry one C on their transcript without academic dismissal. A student receiving two Cs will be dismissed from the program. If a second C is received, it may not be substituted or moved out of the student’s program of study to avoid dismissal.

The doctoral program will require 67 credit hours comprised of the following program requirements:

Type of courses	credit hours
Core Courses	25
Data Science Courses	12
Research Courses	15
Dissertation	15
Total	67 Credit hours

The program incorporates embedded field experiences into five (5) required courses. These field experiences will allow students an opportunity to connect with emerging issues at TTU or their campus and apply their developing data science skills to understanding various real-world problems in their area of interest. The program also incorporates a sequential assignment called the digital writing collaborative across five (5) core courses, allowing students to develop writing skills, build expertise in the field of higher education, and build relationships with faculty and students.

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