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Organizational Leadership - FAQ
1. What degree will I be earning?
2. What is Organizational Leadership?
3. When will the program start?
4. What are the prerequisites for entering into the doctoral
course of studies?
5. What tests should I take? Is there a minimum score?
6. How do I obtain an application and what do I need to submit for application to the Doctor of Education degree with a major in Organizational Leadership?
7. What are the amission requirements for the Doctor of Education degree with a major in Organizational Leadership?
8. Will financial aid be available?
9. What is the application process for the Doctor of Education degree with a major in Organizational Leadership?
10. Can the application fee be waived?
11. When is the Application Deadline?
12. Is the TOEFL required? Can it be waived if time has been
spent in an English-speaking country, either living in or studying?
13. How many years are required to complete the program?
14. Will there be a residency requirement and what will be the
length?
15. Will there be a foreign language requirement?
16. Is it possible to arrange an interview as part of the application
process?
17. What is the tuition rate?
1. What degree will I be earning?
Post masters degree students will earn an Doctor of Education degree with a major in Organizational Leadership. The Ed.D. and Ph.D. are both doctorates that relate
to different approaches to doctoral studies rather than to the
study of “Education” in the case of the Ed.D. or
the study of “Philosophy” in the case of the Ph.D.
The Ed.D. was chosen, rather than the Ph.D., to promote a focus
on field-based leadership development, solution finding, best
practice in organizational leadership, and scholarly research.
The Ed.D. requires a strong theory to practice focus culminating
in a dissertation based upon rigorous quantitative and/or qualitative
research adding value in the field of study. The degree may
be earned in three years, however once students complete all
course work and qualifying exams they may take from one to three
years to complete and defend the doctoral dissertation.
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2. What is Organizational Leadership?
The university defines an organization as a group of people
working together under a common structure to attain shared goals.
Doctoral students will represent organizations or institutions
ranging from small companies, fortune 500 companies, faith-based
institutions, non-profit organizations, education, health care,
and churches to name some of the entities of the cohort learning
community.
Doctoral students, practicing organizational leadership principles
and skills will study and research ways to improve organizational
behavior, organizational learning, and organizational improvement.
The goal is the continuous improvement of the culture, performance,
and productivity of the organization.
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3. When will the program start?
Saturday, July 12, 2008
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4. What are the prerequisites for entering into
the doctoral course of studies?
Applicants gaining admission into the doctoral program will
have earned a masters degree and demonstrate three or more years
of full time work experience with an interest in and commitment
to learning to conduct field-based research and advance to higher
levels of leadership influence in organizations. The admissions
committee reviewing applications will be looking for evidence
of the doctoral student’s ability and commitment to grow
as a leader, foster continuous improvement in his/her organization,
and conduct scholarly research.
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5. What tests should I take? Is there a minimum
score?
All applicants must take either the Graduate Management Admissions
Test (GMAT), the general portion of the Graduate Record Examination
(GRE), or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT). The MAT is given
weekly at the IWU Marion, IN campus. You may contact Nan Turner at (765) 677-2257, or at email: nan.turner@indwes.edu
to arrange for an appointment. While there is no minimum test
score that the admissions committee requires, good performance
on one of the tests can offset lower scores on other portions
of the application requirements.
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6. How do I obtain an application and what do I need to submit for application to the Doctor of Education degree with a major in Organizational Leadership?
Application forms can be obtained either by going to the IWU
web-site under Graduate Admissions or by directly contacting:
David F. Nelson
Program Representative
IWU College of Graduate Studies
1900 W. 50th St.
Marion, IN 46953
800-895-0036, EXT. 2855
david.nelson@indwes.edu
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7. What are the amission requirements for the Doctor of Education degree with a major in Organizational Leadership?
Applicants gaining admission will be expected to submit all
undergraduate and graduate transcripts from regionally accredited
universities for faculty committee review. Applicants will be
expected to submit a GRE, GMAT or MAT score. Three (3) recommendations
including one from an organization of employment, one from an
academic, and one attesting to the character of the applicant
will be required.
A minimum of five years of full time work
experience, with management or leadership responsibilities,
in an organization will be required.
Applicants will also submit
a prescribed 4 to 5 page essay demonstrating reason for pursuing
a doctorate, their interest in and commitment to research, their
willingness to commit to the rigor of earning the Doctor of Education degree with a major in Oraganizational Leadership, and their philosophy of leading an organization
in a culture of change.
8. Will financial aid be available?
Pending final program approval, full financial aid (student
loans) will be available for all who qualify. All students who
are interested in financial aid should complete the FAFSA (Free
Application for Federal Student Aid) prior to submitting an
application. Those who are interested in pursuing financial
aid are encouraged to call (765) 677-2516 or (800) 621-8667
for information.
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9. What is the application process for the Doctor of Education degree with a major in Organizational Leadership?
The goal is to admit highly qualified students, with clear career
objectives, who choose to enter the doctoral program after obtaining
a master’s degree. To apply for admission to the doctoral
program, the applicant must complete the following steps:
1. Submit a formal application with the non-refundable application
fee of $50. Send all application process materials to to Indiana
Wesleyan University, Adult Enrollment Services, 1900 W 50th Street,
Marion IN 46953.
2. Send a current resume to include a career objective, previous
undergraduate and graduate work, work experience, and special
recognition or awards.
3. Send at least three recommendations from individuals best
qualified to judge the character, industry, and academic potential
of the applicant.
4. Send a 4-5 page professionally prepared essay according to
the requirements and outline in the application packet.
5. Arrange to have your undergraduate transcript and graduate
transcript sent from the accredited institution granting the
respective degree.
6. Arrange to take (or already have taken) either:
the Graduate
Management Admission Test (GMAT),
the general test portion of the Graduate
Record Examination (GRE), or
the Miller
Analogies Test (MAT).
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10. Can the application fee be waived?
No. The application fee cannot be waived and must accompany
the application. Applications sent without the fee will not
be processed.
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11. When is the Application Deadline?
The deadline for applications and supporting documentation (i.e., current resume, letters of recommendation, undergraduate and graduate from the accredited degree granting institutions, and test scores) is April 15, 2008.
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12. Is the TOEFL required? Can it be waived
if time has been spent in an English-speaking country, either
living in or studying?
If your native language is not English, you must pass the Test
of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) with a minimum score
of 550 (213 computer based). You may waive the TOEFL if you
have earned a graduate degree in an English-speaking country
of from an institution in which English is the language of instruction.
To waive the TOEFL you must include a letter requesting the
waiver in your application and have it documented that your
medium of education was English.
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13. How many years are required to complete
the program?
It is possible to complete the program and defend the dissertation
in three years for students with the time and ability to make
rapid progress on all requirements. However the program does
allow the flexibility of the doctoral student to submit the
dissertation proposal, write the dissertation, and defend the
dissertation in a two to three year time frame if they choose
a slower pace. The lock-step integrated curriculum is designed
to be completed in approximately 27 months. The dissertation
can commence during the first 27 months allowing some students
to complete and defend the dissertation in three years. Therefore,
the length of time needed to complete the degree and successfully
defend the dissertation will depend on how long the student
takes in completing and defending the dissertation.
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14. Will there be a residency requirement and
what will be the length?
The three year program is designed for the adult self-directed learner who chooses to maintain a full time job and can make the commitment of 15 to 25 hours per week of study, review of literature, interaction with colleagues, field based action learning, and research. Doctoral students will participate in an eight day residency during summer I, II, and III. They will also be engaged in field-based action learning and organizational improvement projects; nine Saturday classes during each of the first two years of the program.
During the academic years doctoral students will be engaged in fulfilling action learning and assessment requirements via interactive online courses to be supplemented by the one-day live seminars and assessment sessions with university advisors.
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15. Will there be a foreign language requirement?
No. The university does recognize the global nature of commerce
and the need to be able to communicate with customers, suppliers,
and alliance colleagues from other countries and differing cultures.
However we are not requiring foreign language courses.
The program of studies will focus on the importance of cultures,
globalization issues, and working with people from diverse backgrounds
throughout the two year course requirement phase of the program.
Doctoral students will study the diversity of cultural values
of employees within the organization and the importance of people
within the organization to act on strategic and operational
values in executing their job responsibilities.
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16. Is it possible to arrange an interview
as part of the application process?
Applicants are encouraged to interview with faculty in person
or via telephone or e-mail interaction. Interview appointments can be scheduled by calling 765-677-1388.
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17. What is the tuition rate?
The tuition rate is $597.00 per credit hour. There is a non-refundable
application fee of $50.00. If selected, there will be a requirement
for a $200.00 deposit that will go towards your tuition. There
are several other fees that are yet to be determined. The total
cost range will be between $38,000 - $39,000.
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