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As a student, there are many unique aspects of our doctorate in leadership that you will experience firsthand. Courses are eight weeks, online, and in a cohort model. While the program coursework is online, please note that there are two, four-day, in-person residencies required that take place on our lakefront campus in Mequon, Wisconsin in January and July.
Informational Webinars
Our LICI faculty and staff provide webinars for you to learn more and give you the opportunity to ask questions. Topics include an in-depth view of LICI, what the dissertation entails, and how you'll be supported throughout this doctorate program. Check back for for more dates to be announced.
View our previously recorded informational webinars below. In these recordings, you'll meet Dr. Kathleen Kannass, program director and other faculty. They explain the curriculum structure, concentrations, dissertation, and how this will help you reach the goals you’ve set for yourself. You'll also learn more about the admission and application process.
- April 2022 webinar: Dissertation Process with student testimonials
- November 2021 webinar: Introduction to the LICI Program
- February 2022 webinar: LICI Program Overview and Discussion with Students
LICI Overview
What makes this doctoral program unique?
- It is unique in composition, learning objectives, flexibility, diversity, customization, and market demand
- This cohort program welcomes students with diverse professional backgrounds in business, health professions, pharmacy, nursing, and education
- The curriculum is collaboratively designed across these interdisciplinary areas and incorporates best practices from all these fields of study
- 60-credit, three-year cohort offered online with two residency requirements
- Comprises three core areas (leadership, research, improvement science, and innovation) with a fourth area being an elective emphasis or customized choice
- Ed.D courses provide opportunities for students to implement and practice continuous improvement and service to others
- Students are assigned a Dissertation Chair from the beginning of the program for advising touchpoints
- Students will be guided through nine Research Seminars leading to the successful completion of the Dissertation and Dissertation Defense
- Research seminars have frequent, live "check-in" sessions between advisor and student
- Students will develop and enhance skills that are transferable to almost any personal and professional vocation
- Taught from a Christian worldview, instructors and the curriculum will also present content and best practices aligned with CUW's mission and core values
Who should experience this program?
Growth-minded individuals
Those interested in increasing their knowledge and capacity for leadership, innovation, and continuous improvement no matter their field would benefit greatly from our doctoral program.
Health professionals
Those interested in teaching in higher education or those interested in learning innovative ways to improve health, lower costs, and improve the care of patients.
Nurses
Concordia has a "bridge" program for MSN Nurse Educator students to enroll in the Ed.D. program and graduate with 90 credits rather than 99 credits. This dual program allows students to earn both an MS Nurse Educator Concentration and Ed.D. (LICI) degree.
Business
Those who want to bring new skills, dispositions, and improvement science to their practice and vocations, or are not seeking a DBA.
Education
Those who are interested in teaching in higher education, administrative positions in technical colleges, prospective superintendents, heads of school, admissions officers, development and advancement leaders, other administrative positions, curriculum instructors, and activities and athletic directors, or are not seeking a Ph.D.
Higher Education and Student Affairs
You can combine the Master's in Student Personnel Administration in Higher Education with the EdD program for both a master's and doctorate in education.
What to Expect
Our doctorate in education encompasses three core areas of concentrated study that you can customize to your needs: the leadership core, the innovation and improvement core, and the research core. As a doctoral student, you can build on the program core by selecting an emphasis in business, an education emphasis, or a combination of the two.
