Ed.D. in Higher Education and Organizational Change
Admissions

Admission Requirements (Application deadline for August 2009 start: July 30)

• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in last 30 hours of graduate credit
• Letter of intent explaining applicants career goals as related to the doctoral program.
• Two Letters of reference from applicants knowledgeable about the applicant’s academic and/or professional competence.
• 3-year minimum work experience (part time work will be considered).
• Writing sample.
• Current resume including pertinent publications and presentations.
• Complete application and nonrefundable $50 fee.
• All official transcripts from institutions of higher education.
• No transfer credit accepted.
• International transcripts to be evaluated by either ECE or WES.
• International students will need a minimum TOEFL score of 550. (paper based) or 213 (computer based).

Admission Process

After file is completed and submitted, a 45 minute interview will be scheduled.

Residency Requirements

• Attendance at one American Council of Education (ACE) conference.
• Participation in at least two major lectures scheduled by and at Benedictine University in Lisle, IL.