Program checklist · Ed.D.

Leadership, Ed.D.

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota · Winona, MN

A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.

Program

Award: Ed.D.
Credential class: ceterms:DoctoralDegree
Catalog edition: 2026-2027 SGPP Catalog and Student Handbook
Checklist type: degree-program
Description: Rooted in Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota’s Catholic Lasallian heritage, the Doctor of Education in Leadership program is designed for experienced professionals and emerging scholars across education, healthcare, nonprofit, corporate, and public sectors who are committed to leading meaningful change within complex organizations and systems.

Identifiers

IPEDS UNITID: 174817
CourseShelf checklist: CK_174817_959b0201
CollegeTransfer.Net: Institution Transfer Profile
Source: CourseShelf publish 61

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Degree Requirements

4 items

39 credits
Not resolved to a course
Applied Capstone Project (in lieu of a dissertation)
Not resolved to a course
55 credits
Not resolved to a course
Structured preparation for Comprehensive Exam, Proposal Development, and Dissertation Completion
Not resolved to a course

Faculty

0 items

Admission Requirements

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Application Process

4 items

Completed application form and,
Not resolved to a course
An official transcript issued to Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota from the institution posting the applicant’s completed bachelor and master degree and other relevant transcripts documenting program prerequisites and potential transfer credits. (An official transcript is one that is sent to the university by the credit-granting institution. Transcripts from countries other than the U.S. must have a course-by-course evaluation completed from an approved member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES.org). These would preferably be completed by World Education Services or Educational Credential Evaluators and must be deemed equivalent to accredited U.S. university standards).
Not resolved to a course
All applicants for the traditional research option (with dissertation) must submit a statement of purpose which includes: a. brief description of the applicant’s background, training, and experience and, b. statement indicating the career goals of the applicant and their reasons for seeking admission to this program and, c. description of the areas which the applicant considers to be their strengths and areas in which the applicant wishes to develop greater strengths and abilities and, d. personal information the applicant wishes to share.
Not resolved to a course
All applicants for the Executive option (with capstone) must submit a statement of purpose which includes: a. How their career trajectory through this program will make a difference in their organization and the community; in other words how this work will have a broader impact and, b. Give an example (outline) of a significant proposal for change; one they will have done or could do that shows their capacity to develop significant change projects and have the necessary support and resources accessible to implement such plans. c. One letter of recommendation that verifies professional and/or volunteer experience and academic ability and, d. A current résumé listing educational background and work experience.
Not resolved to a course

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