I can remember several of my colleagues rejoicing when they reached a stage in their doctoral program where they were self-declared EBD - everything but dissertation. Well, my accomplishment is a little less lofty, but still important to me. I have finished all the coursework for my MSSE - master of science in science education. All the coursework, that is, except for the capstone project. Never mind that I am four weeks (out of 13 total) into the investigation portion of my project. Ignore the fact that I will doubtless have numerous revisions of the introduction, theoretical framework, and methodology portions of my final paper (I have already done four submitted revisions plus many other self-edited revisions). Discount the Data and Analysis section which I can't complete until I finish the study itself. Then there is the Value section (was there any point to this whole process?).
I have reached a significant milestone. I am done (Done! DONE! DONE LIKE DINNER!!) 27 out of 30 credits for this degree.
Now I just have to finish the 3 credit capstone project. . .
