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| 1. How long does it take to complete a Leadership
degree? |
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MA: 2-3 years
EdS: 3-4 years
EdD/PhD: 3-5 years (maximum allowed = 10 years)
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| 2. How much time must I spend on the Andrews University campus? |
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Participants
must attend an orientation (1 week) to begin their program. Then, each successive
July, they must attend the 3-day “Roundtable Conference” at Andrews University. |
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| 3. How much does the program cost? |
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MA: $728
per credit (approximately $25,000 for entire degree)
EdD/PhD: $849 per credit (approximately $40,000 for entire degree)
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| 4. Do you have online courses? |
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Yes,
we have four required online courses. You will have the option to work on
your remaining credits through independent studies,
intensives, and field work experiences. The objective is to strengthen your
knowledge base so that you can demonstrate the competencies in your workplace.
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| 5. May I take classes on campus? |
| Yes, this is an option that you can discuss with your advisor. Leadership participants often take summer intensives around the Roundtable Conference (especially Statistics).
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| 6. How many credits must I take? |
| MA: 36 semester credits
EdS: 64 Semester credits
EdD/PhD: 90 credits: 48 semester credits - 32 course credits
based on the competencies, and 16 dissertation credits. We also accept
up to 42
graduate transfer credits
that are a B or above. (These are in addition to your 48 credits, totaling
90 credits.) If you have less than 42 graduate transfer credits, you
can take extra
Leadership course credits to bring the total to 90 credits.
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| 7. What if I need to make changes in my program or credits? |
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You’ll
be pleased with the flexibility in the Leadership program. As participants
experience changes in their lives and/or jobs, they can adapt their IDPs
and Credit Checklist/Courseplans accordingly in consultation with their
advisor. *Please note that one cannot change credits that have already
been registered for in the past. |
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| 8. If I am working on my degree in a field-based program, how will I receive academic advising and guidance? |
| You will have a faculty advisor that will mentor you throughout your degree program. You will also meet at least 7 times each year with a regional study group consisting of fellow Leadership participants. The group provides collegiality and support within a small learning community.
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| 9. How long does it take to complete a dissertation? |
| The dissertation stage often takes 2-3 years, sometimes longer. It is advisable not to rush the dissertation process, but to think of it as a chance to research a topic that you are passionate about.
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| 10. What if a life-situation arises in which I cannot work on my program? |
| If you are unable to work on your program for more than two semesters, it is advisable that you request to be inactivated. Then, when you are ready to be reactivated, your request will be reviewed by the faculty and you may be assigned a new advisor. Most people find that they are able to successfully reactivate into the Leadership program.
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