The PhD and EdD programs in Leadership: Gerontology provide a multidisciplinary framework from which to respond to existing age-related questions, and intensive, in-depth training for those who want unique preparation for leadership roles for addressing issues related to aging. The doctoral candidate's knowledge base of research methods and theoretical perspectives encompasses various social and basic science disciplines rather than relying on a single disciplinary approach to aging and leadership. The PhD program in Leadership: Gerontology produces highly qualified and trained social scientists that have training in research methodology and its application in an aging society. The EdD program in Leadership: Gerontology produces highly qualified and trained stewards of gerontological leadership trained in applied gerontology. Candidates of this degree may actively engage in research, teaching or service in academic or non-academic settings.
General Graduate Admission Requirements
All applicants must meet the general admission requirements for Concordia University Chicago graduate programs as published in the Concordia University Chicago academic catalog.
New students are accepted into most graduate degree-seeking, certificate, endorsement and/or post-graduate programs for online and on-campus study for in the fall, spring, or summer semesters. Students seeking to change programs may do so by submitting a Change-of-Program quick app. Applicants must be in good academic standing according to Concordia University Chicago’s satisfactory academic progress standards and meet published program admission requirements at the time of requesting a program change. Program changes will be processed and recorded for the subsequent semester.
Degree Requirements for EdD Track
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Program Core | ||
| EDL-7121 | Research-Based Decision Making (non K-12) | 3 |
| EDL-7141 | Organizational Change (non K-12) | 3 |
| EDL-7211 | Policy Analysis | 3 |
| FPR-7011 | Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations of Leadership | 3 |
| Gerontology Specialization Courses | ||
| GERO-7000 | Gerontological Theory | 3 |
| GERO-7500 | The Physiology of Aging | 3 |
| GERO-7505 | The Psychological Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| GERO-7560 | Sociocultural Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| GERO-7800 | Demography and Epidemiology of Aging | 3 |
| GERO-7805 | Issues in Aging Policy | 3 |
| GERO-7810 | Foundation of Teaching and Learning in Gerontology | 3 |
| GERO-7820 | Leadership, Applied Ethics, Aging and Global Change | 3 |
| GERO-7900 | Diversity in Aging Societies | 3 |
| GERO-7905 | Professional Seminar in Gerontology | 3 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Research | ||
| RES-7605 | Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
| RES-7700 | Qualitative Research | 3 |
| RES-7910 | Research Design I | 3 |
| RES-7920 | Research Design II | 3 |
| Comprehensive Exam and Dissertation 1 | ||
| COMP-7010 | Doctoral Comprehensive Exam | 1 |
| DISS-7011 | Dissertation Proposal I | 3 |
| DISS-7012 | Dissertation Proposal II | 3 |
| DISS-8010 | Dissertation Completion (first 8-week session) | 0 |
| DISS-8011 | Dissertation Completion (second 8-week session) | 0 |
| Minimum Total Hours | 61 | |
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Degree Requirements for PhD Track
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Doctoral Program Core | ||
| EDL-7121 | Research-Based Decision Making (non K-12) | 3 |
| EDL-7141 | Organizational Change (non K-12) | 3 |
| EDL-7211 | Policy Analysis | 3 |
| FPR-7300 | Philosophy of Scientific Knowledge | 3 |
| Gerontology Specialization Courses | ||
| GERO-7000 | Gerontological Theory | 3 |
| GERO-7500 | The Physiology of Aging | 3 |
| GERO-7505 | The Psychological Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| GERO-7560 | Sociocultural Aspects of Aging | 3 |
| GERO-7800 | Demography and Epidemiology of Aging | 3 |
| GERO-7805 | Issues in Aging Policy | 3 |
| GERO-7810 | Foundation of Teaching and Learning in Gerontology | 3 |
| GERO-7820 | Leadership, Applied Ethics, Aging and Global Change | 3 |
| GERO-7900 | Diversity in Aging Societies | 3 |
| GERO-7905 | Professional Seminar in Gerontology | 3 |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Research | ||
| RES-7605 | Quantitative Analysis | 3 |
| RES-7700 | Qualitative Research | 3 |
| RES-7800 | Mixed Methods Research | 3 |
| RES-7620 | Advanced Topics in Statistics | 3 |
| or RES-7710 | Advanced Qualitative Analysis | |
| RES-7910 | Research Design I | 3 |
| RES-7920 | Research Design II | 3 |
| Comprehensive Exam and Dissertation 1 | ||
| COMP-7010 | Doctoral Comprehensive Exam | 1 |
| DISS-7011 | Dissertation Proposal I | 3 |
| DISS-7012 | Dissertation Proposal II | 3 |
| DISS-8010 | Dissertation Completion (first 8-week session) | 0 |
| DISS-8011 | Dissertation Completion (second 8-week session) | 0 |
| Minimum Total Hours | 67 | |
Doctoral Graduation Requirements
- Have on file an application as a doctoral graduate student in this program.
- Have on file one official transcript from EACH college/university attended of all previous coursework taken.
- Complete, for this degree and program,
- the credit hours and levels as designated,
- within the specified time limit,
- with grades of C- or higher,
- with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Students completing multiple advanced programs or degrees at CUC must have a 3.0 GPA in each academic program in addition to a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
- Have on file approved “Graduate Transfer Credit Approval” form(s), "Course Substitution" form(s), or evaluation(s), if applicable.
- Have on file the Intent to Graduate/Complete form with the Office of the Registrar by the published deadline.
- Successfully defend the dissertation or satisfy the designated culminating experience.
- Have on record the dissertation uploaded into ProQuest.
- Approval of the faculty.
- All administrative obligations to CUC must be cleared in order to prompt the release of CUC transcripts and diploma(s).
Every attempt has been made to include information to aid the student with information about his/her program, degree and graduation/completion requirements. It is, however, the student’s responsibility to complete all steps and meet all deadlines relevant to graduation requirements.