Program Overview

Organizational Leadership, Learning and Innovation - Doctor of Education

The EDD-Organizational Leadership, Learning and Innovation (OLI) program has rolling admissions, with completed applications reviewed throughout the year. Priority is given to those completed applications received by the early admission deadline.

Upcoming Cohorts

• Fall Cohort: Completed applications will be considered until August 12th or until the cohort fills. Priority is given to applications received by the early admissions deadline of March 31st.

Admission Requirements

For admission to the Doctor of Education program, applicants must satisfactorily complete credential screening and a committee interview, including a written component. All applicants must also submit the following:

1. A Completed Doctoral Application: A $35 non-refundable application fee is required.
2. Official Transcripts: Reflecting the completion of a bachelor's and master's degree from regionally accredited colleges or universities, with a cumulative grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
3. One Letter of Recommendation: The letter must be completed by an individual who can attest to the applicant's aptitude for doctoral-level study, propensity for problem-solving, and demonstrated leadership on a professional level.
4. A Current Resume: Please upload a current resume in either a word document or PDF.
5. Written Statement of Purpose and Reflection of Learning Goals & Problem of Practice: Responses should be typed, double-spaced, and in APA 7th edition writing standards/format.

Written Statement Requirements

• Statement of Purpose (500-word limit): Describe academic and professional experiences/background, career ambitions, and reasons for applying to the OLI program.
• Reflection of Learning Goals & Problem of Practice (500-word limit): Describe organizational issues to learn about, intellectual growth areas to develop, and a problem evident in the organizational community/scope of practice.

Admission Process Stages

Applicants are screened for admission to the OLI program based on the potential to be successful academically as a graduate student and professionally as an educational leader. The admissions process is accomplished in two stages.

Stage 1: Review of Application Materials

1. Undergraduate and graduate academic transcripts (3.0 GPA or higher is required)
2. Relevant professional/volunteer experience documented on the resume
3. Letter of Recommendation from supervisor knowledgeable of an applicant's abilities and potential for success
4. Statement of purpose and a reflection of learning goals and problem of practice

Stage 2: Interview

1. Individual interview conducted by the program chair and faculty
2. Group interview facilitated by faculty in which applicants participate in a problem-solving exercise
3. Final writing assessment

All admissions materials must be complete and submitted by the application deadline for an applicant to be considered for an interview. Interviews will be conducted either in person or using technology.