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Published Dissertations
The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) dissertation is the culmination of a student’s doctoral studies. The five-chapter document identifies a problem of practice, reviews the existing literature on the issue, demonstrates a qualitative and/or quantitative research study illustrating the problem and offers a solution to address the issue. The successful final defense marks the completion of the student’s doctoral studies leading to graduation and the conferral of the doctor of education degree.
Alumni Spotlight
Dr. Nathaniel Marner
Dr. Nathaniel Marner completed his Doctorate in Education from Molloy University in 2021. His dissertation focused on telling Black male teachers’ stories, beginning with their journey into education and their perceived influence on students’ achievement and socio-emotional development in the classroom. After graduating from Molloy, Dr. Marner has provided guidance to doctoral students in preparation for finishing their degrees. Prior to becoming a school administrator, he was a sixth-grade, kindergarten, and special education teacher.
Recently, Dr. Marner was appointed elementary principal in the Central Islip UFSD.