Executive Leadership, Ed.D.

Degree Requirements

Faculty

Faculty members and advisers for the program have earned doctorate or equivalent preparation in the areas they teach. Faculty are selected for their combination of educational and professional experience and expertise.

Application Requirements

Applicants may apply for admission to doctorate degree programs at any time during the year. A master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution, for which applicant maintained at least a 3.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale, is required for admission. Applicants must demonstrate the language proficiency necessary for successful graduate coursework. Applicants must complete an interview with the program administrators as part of the admission process. For the Exec-Ed.D., a minimum of ten years of professional experience in a leadership position is required.

Application Process

Applicants must submit:

1. Completed application form with the nonrefundable application fee (fee not required for alumni or students seeking readmission or veterans and active military personnel) and,

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).

3. All applicants must submit a statement of purpose which includes:

• 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,
• Given 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.

4. Three letters of recommendation that verify professional and/or volunteer experience and academic ability and,

5. A current résumé listing educational background and work experience.

Please note: Application materials should be sent to the attention of the Office of Admission on the Twin Cities Campus.

Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota
Office of Admission
2500 Park Avenue
Minneapolis, MN  55404-4403