Educational Leadership for Teaching and Learning Doctoral Program Ed.D.
Academic Policies
Grade Point Average
All students must maintain a 3.0 grade point average (on a 4.0 scale). Any student whose GPA fall below a 3.0 for two consecutive semesters will be dismissed from the program.
Transfer Credit
No credit hours from other institutions are accepted due to the unique and explicit orientation of this doctoral program
Life Experience Credit
No credit hours for life experience are accepted.
Proficiency Examinations
No credit hours can be earned through proficiency examinations
Residency Requirement
All coursework must be completed at Lewis University
Research Requirements
Students are required to successfully complete an Early Inquiry Project and a Dissertation and Oral Defense.
Qualifying Examination
Students are required to complete a written qualifying examination and oral defense in order to achieve doctoral candidacy. This examination may be repeated once if unsuccessful.
Practicum, clinical and field experience requirements
None required.
Time Limits
All requirements for the doctoral degree must be completed within ten consecutive years of initiation of coursework.
