PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAMS:

Argosy University Online EdD Program Residency Programs

Doctoral Residency Programs

All doctoral students attend a minimum of two residency programs designed to enhance student success, provide the opportunity to network, meet faculty, and acquire knowledge and skills that will assist throughout their program. The residency programs will be offered at various locations throughout the academic year.

Residency I (Required – 3 Semester Credit Hours):

The first residency program is three days in duration, earns each student three semester credit hours, and must be completed within the first 9 semester credit hours of the doctoral program. The first residency program is required. It focuses on topics pertinent to beginning doctoral students, including: success for learning online, conducting research, critical thinking skills, an overview of Argosy University policies, procedures, and support systems, an overview of the comprehensive examination process and guide, an understanding of Argosy University library databases and resources, and successful navigation of the online course management system. Students do not pay an incremental fee for the residency; they pay for the three semester credit hours, their room, travel, and lodging.

Residency II (Required – 3 Semester Credit Hours):

The second residency program is three days in duration and coincides with registration for the first three semester credit hours of the dissertation. The second residency program is required and follows the successful completion of the comprehensive examinations. This program focuses on the successful completion of the dissertation, including: the completion of the plan of studies, more in depth library research, dissertation formatting and style, mind maps, committee meetings, and an overview of the Institution Research Board and Dissertation Guides. Students will also have an opportunity to observe dissertation defenses and hear presentations from advanced doctoral students. Students do not pay an incremental fee for the residency; they pay for the three semester credit hours, their room, travel, and lodging.

Residency III (Optional):

The third residency program (one day in duration) is the dissertation defense itself and is not required. Students will defend their dissertation via teleconference.

Residency IV (Pinnacle Seminar – Optional – 3 Semester Credit Hours):

The fourth residency program is entitled the Pinnacle Seminar and is delivered as a three semester credit hour, blended delivery course. The Pinnacle Seminar is not required. Each student attends a 7.5-week online course that culminates with an in-person weekend of workshops led by a distinguished national leader in a topic related to their doctoral studies. In addition to working with the visiting professor, students interact with professors and peers in course activities. Students do not pay an incremental fee for the residency; they pay for the three semester credit hours, their room, travel, and lodging.