Doctor of Education in Leadership Program Admission
Admission Statement
- Designed for the experienced professional, the Doctor of Education offers opportunities for professionals in education, government, corporate human resource development, and human service organizations to do advanced formal study of their profession.
- Students should have completed 36 graduate hours, including a Master's degree, prior to being admitted to the doctoral program.
- Formal doctoral study constitutes a minimum of 42 credits in a cohort core program for which there are no transfer hours permitted. The doctoral core is taken as a block and fulfills the residency requirements for the doctoral program.
- A cohort of 18-25 students is admitted every other year (on even numbered years). It is assumed that everyone admitted will be be able to access and use the web.
- Students will register for six hours of credit (two courses) during the fall, spring, and summer semesters of 2012-2013 and 2013-2014.
- Students must complete their studies, including dissertation, within 10 years of admission.
- The next available cohort begins classes in the fall semester of 2012.
Admission Process
Applications for the 2012 cohort must be postmarked no later than February 1, 2012. New admissions decisions will be announced by March 15, 2012.
Late applications will be considered only under special circumstances. Materials should be obtained from and submitted to:
Coordinator of Graduate Admission
Drake University School of Education
3206 University Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa 50311-4505
The formal application requires the following information and documents:
- Completion of the Drake University Application for Graduate Admissions form.
- Evidence of a completed Master's degree from an accredited institution and official transcripts for all post-secondary education. It is recommended that an applicant has achieved an undergraduate grade point average 2.5 or better and a graduate grade point average of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale. Transcripts and other supporting materials are not returned to the applicant and become the property of Drake University.
- Official report of Miller Analogies Test (MAT) or Graduate Record Exam (GRE) test scores. The Drake Writing Competency Exam is not an acceptable testing option for this program.
- Evidence of significant scholarly accomplishment, either a completed Master's thesis or other written product(s) that demonstrate ability to write clearly and coherently and to develop a thesis or an idea.
- A letter requesting admission, including reasons for pursuing the doctoral degree, an overview of professional background and goals, and a discussion of professional philosophy.
- Three letters of recommendation -- One from a current or recent employer and two from other qualified individuals who have first-hand knowledge of the applicant's professional abilities.
- Professional resume or curriculum vitae.
Not all qualified applicants can be admitted. Final admission decisions are based upon multiple criteria, including a range of applicant characteristics and the ability of the program to serve the applicant's needs.
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Admission
Jared G. McCarty, M.M.
Drake University School of Education
Coordinator of Graduate Admission
1-800-44-DRAKE, X2552
515-271-2552
soegradadmission@drake.edu
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Program Contact
Dr. Robyn Cooper
Assistant Professor
robyn.cooper@drake.edu
1-800-44-DRAKE, x4602
515-271-4602
Bridget Arrasmith
Program Assistant
bridget.arrasmith@drake.edu
1-800-44-DRAKE, x2054
515-271-2054
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