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Ed.D. Graduate Student Resources
Resources to support dissertation progress, research compliance, graduation steps, tuition planning, and student wellbeing.
Program documents
JDP Student Handbook
Program policies, milestones, expectations, and key procedures.
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Course sequencing, milestones, and three-year progression overview.
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Examples and references from prior dissertations.
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A structured pathway from coursework through dissertation completion.
Coursework & inquiry development
Year 1
End of Year 1: Qualifying paper / exam
Dissertation proposal & advancement
Year 2
End of Year 2: Dissertation proposal defense
Research, writing & completion
Year 3 → Year 4+
Final dissertation defense & degree completion
General resources
UC San Diego IRB
Human subjects research guidance and compliance.
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Institutional Review Board resources at CSUSM.
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Access student accounts, billing, enrollment, and academic records.
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UC San Diego Graduate Studies degree completion steps.
View graduation requirements → (opens in new tab)Dissertation Formatting Requirements
CSU San Marcos formatting standards and submission guidance for the former JDP.
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Resources and support for student-parents and caregivers.
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Students are billed quarterly, including summer quarter. Tuition for summer is the same as other academic quarters.
Graduate Tuition & Fees
Official quarterly tuition rates and fee breakdowns.
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Federal aid, loans, and scholarship opportunities.
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Using VA benefits, certification requirements, and campus veteran services.
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Graduate students are automatically enrolled in SHIP each quarter. Students with comparable coverage may apply for a waiver.
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Funding support for conference presentations and research travel.
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Support options available to registered UC San Diego students.
Togetherall
A safe, free online mental health support community where students may anonymously connect with others — available 24/7.
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Online connection space where students may connect via chat with trained peers who can help navigate resources.
Access Triton2Triton → (opens in new tab)Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
No-cost, integrative services to support student success and wellbeing. Call 858-534-3755.
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