Plan of Study
| Course | Credits |
|---|---|
| Foundations of Leadership Studies | 3 |
| Ethical Issues and Faith-informed Leadership | 3 |
| Organizational Dynamics and Planning | 3 |
| Emerging Trends in Executive Leadership | 3 |
| Negotiation, Conflict and Crisis Management | 3 |
| Research Design | 3 |
| Foundations of Qualitative Inquiry | 3 |
| Quantitative Statistics: Foundations of Quantitative Statistics | 3 |
| Dissertation Seminar I | 3 |
| Dissertation Seminar II | 3 |
| Dissertation Seminar III | 3 |
| Directed Doctoral Study (if needed) | 0 |
| Total Required Credits | 36 |
Application Process
Admission decisions are based on academic ability and the availability of a cohort each term. Academic ability is evaluated on prior degrees, GPA, letters of recommendation, test scores and other admission documents and credentials. Completed applications are reviewed at least one week after the posted admission deadlines. If a cohort is not available, applicants may move their applications to the next available term. Paper admission materials may be held on file for up to two years.
1. Application Form
2. Application Fee
3. Transcripts
Applicants must provide official transcripts from all institutions attended. Transcripts are only considered official when they bear the issuing institution’s seal and arrive with the seal intact.
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4. Letters of Recommendation
5. Dispositions Form
6. Program-specific Requirements
Traditional Master's Programs
Testing and Prerequisites
Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75.
Testing is not required for applicants who have already earned a graduate degree. All other applicants must provide test results with a minimum score of 295 for the (GRE) or minimum score of 396 for the (MAT) taken within the last six years.
Additional Application Requirements
- Writing Sample: highlight one problem facing education today
- Notarized experience verification form
- Portfolio
- Most recent performance appraisal
- Evidence of ability to improve student achievement
- Evidence of leadership and management potential
- Statement of purpose
- Summary of program expectations
- Interview with program director
- Immunization records (submitted through Med+Proctor)
Alternative A Master's Programs
Testing and Prerequisites
Applicants must have earned a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution with a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 and achieve passing scores on the Praxis exams determined during applicants' admission process.
Additional Application Requirements
- Background clearance letter
- Interview with faculty
- Immunization records (submitted through Med+Proctor)
Educational Specialist Program
Testing and Prerequisites
- Earned a master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university; and
- A Class A teaching certificate in instructional leadership.
Additional Application Requirements
- Writing Sample: highlight one problem facing education today
- Notarized experience verification form
- Statement of purpose
- Immunization records (submitted through Med+Proctor)
Doctoral Program
Testing and Prerequisites
- Earned an educational specialist (EdS) degree from a regionally accredited institution; or
- Completed 30 hours beyond a master's degree in any field from a regionally accredited college or university.
Additional Application Requirements
- Writing Sample: highlight one problem facing education today
- Professional resume
- Interview with admission committee
- Immunization records (submitted through Med+Proctor)
