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Chair: Janice Jones
Office: Education Hall 209 A
Telephone: 262-524-7446
Fax: 262-524-7571
E-mail: janjones@carrollu.edu

Department Faculty

Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership and Organizational Development

The PhD in Leadership and Organizational Development is a 54-credit program that leads to a doctoral degree upon completion of courses and successful defense of a dissertation based on original research. The PhD in Leadership and Organizational Development is a practitioner focused degree that maintains the rigor of a doctoral degree while preparing leaders for the challenges of the 21st century world of work.

If students so desire, they can complete three additional courses that lead to licensure as a District Administrator/Superintendent in the state of Wisconsin as approved by the Department of Public Instruction.  Given the large number of retiring superintendents and the ongoing need for leaders both in the private and public sector, the PhD in Leadership and Organizational Development fills a market need.

Admission Criteria

• Applicants must hold a master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 required.

Application Process

1. Submit the Graduate Studies Application
2. After submitting the application, upload the following materials to the application status portal: 
   • Personal Statement - define your goals and objectives for the pursuit of graduate studies.The personal statement should address the following questions:
     • What experiences have influenced your decision to pursue a PhD in Leadership and Organizational Development?
     • What competencies do you possess that will support your completion of the graduate program and meeting your goals? Provide behavioral examples of these competencies
   • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
   • Three Professional References - suggested authors include work supervisors, professional colleagues, or faculty. These should be from individuals able to comment on your competencies as they relate to your ability to excel in leadership work, and aptitude to complete a doctoral program. 
     • A submission link will be sent to your references once you enter their contact information in your application. 
   • Official Post-Secondary Transcripts - from all institutions attended.
     • Official transcripts must be sent from the institution to gradinfo@carrollu.edu or mailed to: Carroll University Office of Admission 100 N. East Avenue Waukesha, WI 53186

     3. Complete Candidate Interview - by invitation only.

Master of Science in Educational Leadership (#5051, #5010, and #5080 Licenses) (Click here)  

The Master of Science in Educational Leadership is designed to reflect the Wisconsin Administrator Standards, as well as the Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL). The program contains project-based and performance-based learning opportunities to support candidate knowledge, skills and dispositions for Educational Leadership. Accepted students in the Educational Leadership program will be required to complete a background check prior to matriculation.

The Educational Leadership Program provides candidates with the following program options for degree and/or licensure:

1. Master of Science in Educational Leadership (30 credits) includes the requirements for Director of Instruction (#5010) and Principal (#5051). This degree program requires the completion of research related to the course of study. This experience allows students to study an issue in greater depth that is important to their professional interest and to improve practice. 
2. Licensure Only (21 credits) for Director of Instruction (#5010) and Principal (#5051) for candidates who currently hold a master’s degree or the equivalent. Candidates have the option to obtain a DSEPS license (#5080) by completing an additional 2 credit hour practicum.
3. Add-On Licenses (8 credits each) DSEPS (#5080) for candidates who currently hold a Principal license. (#5051)

Prerequisites

Applicants must hold or be eligible to hold any Lifetime Educator License to teach at the early childhood through adolescence level or have completed an approved program leading to a license to teach, or hold or be eligible to hold a Lifetime Educator License as a school counselor, a school psychologist, or a school social worker, or have completed an approved program leading to one of these licenses.

Applicants must have completed three years of successful full-time teaching experience at any of the grades at the K-12 level or have completed three years of successful experience as a school counselor, a school psychologist, or a school social worker, which includes evidence of at least 540 hours of successful classroom teaching experience.

A criminal background check is not required as part of the application but will be required for all accepted students prior to matriculation. Accepted students will receive an email from the Coordinator of Education Programs about this process. Indications of any criminal history on the background check are not considered in the application review process but may require a meeting with the Dean. Additionally, the program cannot guarantee any graduate an educational license nor job opportunities. Some licensing agencies and some school districts may choose not to consider applicants with criminal histories.

Director of Special Education and Pupil Services Additional License

Applicants for this additional license program must have a master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a grade point average of at least 2.75 and hold a Wisconsin Administrator license- Principal and/or Director of Instruction.

Admission

Applicants begin the admission process by completing a Carroll University Graduate Studies Application. The application, cover letter, resume, and official transcripts of all previous post-secondary coursework are submitted to the Carroll University Graduate Admission Office. Candidates may also provide letters of recommendation (optional).

Applicants for the MS in Educational Leadership program must have an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a minimum grade point average of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale.

District Administrator/Superintendent License

The 21-credit license is intended for those who have a master’s degree and wish to become licensed to be a Superintendent.

Admission Criteria

• Applicants must hold a master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• A minimum GPA of 3.0 required.
• Applicants must have a valid DPI WI Principal license. (#5051)  

Application Process

1. Submit the Graduate Studies Application
2. After submitting the application, upload the following materials to the application status portal: 
   • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
   • Two Professional References 
     • ​A submission link will be sent to your references once you enter their contact information in your application. 
   • Official Post-Secondary Transcripts - from all institutions attended.
     • Official transcripts must be sent from the institution to gradinfo@carrollu.edu or mailed to: Carroll University Office of Admission 100 N. East Avenue Waukesha, WI 53186

Programs

• Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership and Organizational Development - LAOD.PHD.25
• Master of Science in Educational Leadership (#5051 and #5080 Licenses) - EDLG.MS.25
• Master of Science in Organizational Development and Learning - EDOL.MS.25

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