Doctorate in Leadership for the Advancement of Learning and Service
This program is for those currently in, or seeking, leadership positions in their specialized field. Students in this program will become experts in all aspects of research methodology. Our program will prepare you to become a great researcher and preparer of research. Leadership is the core of our academia at Stritch. Others focus on education, ours is in leadership.
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Program Details
Program Overview
The Doctorate in Leadership for the Advancement of Learning and Service provides advanced study in leadership that prepares you to make significant contributions to your organization and community. The program is designed for professions with present or emerging leadership responsibilities in a variety of learning communities: universities, colleges, business and industry, health care institutions, community organizations, social services, unions, libraries, government agencies, vocational education, staff training programs, consulting organizations, international agencies, as well as K-12 public, private and parochial schools. You and other participants will share a common interest in leadership and may use your own work site as a focus of graduate study. In essence, the program is designed to facilitate the development of effective leaders across a broad community. The program is a natural extension of our commitment to live and promote the Franciscan values of making peace, creating a caring community, showing compassion and reverencing all of creation. More specifically, the program involves the entire Stritch community in preparing men and women with leadership skills, cutting-edge knowledge and community-based opportunities to exercise responsible leadership in their organizations and communities.
Program Coursework
- Leadership Year Overview
- Seminar in Leading a Learning Organization
- Leadership Theory: Evolution and Influences
- Dimensions of Leadership
- Learning Theory: Evolution and Influences
- Dimensions of Leading the Learning Organization
- Service Theory: Evolution and Influences
- Dimensions of Leading to Serve
- Research Seminar A
- Research Practica A
- Research Seminar B
- Research Practica B
- Research Seminar C
- Research Practica C
- Leadership in Learning and Service Institute I
- Leadership in Learning and Service Institute II
- Survey Research
- Advanced Statistics I
- Qualitative Data Analysis
- Qualitative Data Collection
- Writing the Research Narrative
The specific degree requirements on the website are for illustrative purposes and may change at any time. Please contact the Registrar's Office, Academic Advising or refer to the course catalog for detailed program requirements.
Admission Requirements
Application for admission:
- Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, inclduing evidence of master's degree completion.
- Evidence of grade point average (GPA) of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale in master's coursework.
- Portfolio consisting of, but not limited to, the criteria listed below
- Curriculum vitae that documents formal education, professional work experience, honors, achievements, and activities related to education.
- Three letters of recommendation.
- Please provide a personal statement, no longer than 1 page in length, discussing your professional acheivements, your research interests and your positive impact on the community you serve.
- A writing sample consisting of a formal essay with a total of 4 pages double spaced 11 pt. font total for all seven prompts
- Tell us about a time when you received professional feedback and how you acted upon it.
- Tell us about a time when you effectively collaborated with someone else and what was the outcome? Was this a chosen or assigned collaboration?
- Discuss a time when you demonstrated cultural competence.
- Discuss a time when you had to have a difficult conversation with a co-worker or a direct report. How was the relationship with the person following the conversation?
- Discuss a time when you participated in a significant change process.
- Discuss the role that service has played in your personal and professional life.
- Discuss the role or appeal of one of the following Franciscan Values for you: Making Peace, Building a Caring Community, Showing Compassion, Reverencing all of Creation.
The Value of a Ph.D. Degree
Research is how we know things, uncover and recover what we know. Getting a Ph.D. at Stritch allows for areas of growth in research and building the body of knowledge.
Doctor in Philosophy (Ph.D.) is an academic or professional degree that allows students to focus their area of research around their specialized field.
This is the highest level of degree a student could receive from a university.
At Stritch, we want students who have a vision for their practice to research, improve their practice and become better community servants.
This degree will allow you to earn a higher salary in your specialized field. The skills you gain throughout your academic journey will be transferrable to your career.
Leadership Prayer
Our Franciscan values are centered in front of the work that we do and about bringing alive God's Kingdom on earth.
Leadership is less about the love of power and more about the power of love.
Lord, as we continue to undertake the role of leader let us be affirmed by the servant leadership we witness in your son Jesus. Let us walk in the path He has set and let those who will, follow.
Let our greatest passion be compassion.
Our greatest strength be love.
Our greatest victory be in the reward of peace.
In leading, let us never fail to follow.
In loving, let us never fail.
Amen.
For more information please contact admissions or the program faculty.
Nicole M. Horvath
Assistant Director of Admissions for Adult and Professional Studies
Joseph C. Moylan
Chair - Doctoral Programs, District Administrator Licensure Program|Faculty - Leadership Doctorate