Leadership, Ed.D.

Degree Requirements

1. 39 credits

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2. ​Applied Capstone Project (in lieu of a dissertation)

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3. 55 credits

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4. Structured preparation for Comprehensive Exam, Proposal Development, and Dissertation Completion

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Faculty

Admission Requirements

Application Process

1. Completed application form and,

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2. 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).

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3. 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.

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4. 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.

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