Offered on a convenient schedule, weekends and summers, this
rigorous, 54- credit accelerated program meets the needs of
working administrators. Classes meet on 10 weekends (Friday
evenings from 5 to 10 p.m., Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
and Sundays from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.) during the fall and spring
over two years. There are six weekends in the first year (April
prior to the first summer session, September, November, January,
March and May) and four weekends in the second year (September,
November, January and March). Students also meet by appointment
and via-email with their dissertation mentors and dissertation
committee members. There are two 16 day summer sessions during
the month of July. Classes take place from 8 a.m. to 6
p.m. Thus, the content courses are completed over a 20-month
period. The dissertation topic is chosen by the end of
the first summer session. A Qualifying Examination is
administered after the first summer session. The Comprehensive
Assessment follows the second summer session. This accelerated
may be completed in two years. Under certain circumstances,
and with prior approval, dissertation completion may extend
to a third year.Thirty
candidates are admitted to the program annually after careful
screening of application documents and personal interviews with
the finalists. This cohort remains together for the duration
of the program. There is no advanced standing. All students
complete the total program within the prescribed time.
A collegial study environment allows ample time for professional
sharing and cooperative activity. The seminar format, study
teams and computer conferencing among the members and with the
instructors further this goal of collegiality.
Each module (course) is taught
by a full-time professor and an experienced practitioner who
together provide the balance of sound theory and practical application.
In support of a fast-start on
the dissertation and at-elbow support throughout the process,
each candidate is assigned to a full-time staff member who acts
as adviser/mentor immediately upon successful completion of
the Qualifying Examination.
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