Graduate Studies in Leadership Division

The Graduate Studies in Leadership Division offers the following programs:

Master of Arts Degree (MA) with a major in Organizational Leadership

Doctor of Education Degree (Ed.D.) with a major in Organizational Leadership

Admission Requirements

Master of Arts:

  • A baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university or an institution accredited by the Association for Biblical Higher Education.
  • A minimum GPA of 3.0 in all undergraduate work (or 2.75 with approval from Department chair).
  • A minimum of three years of significant experience in the workplace.
  • Must currently be in a leadership position or demonstrate aspirations to attain a leadership position.

Doctor of Education:

This is a selective program and there is no guaranteed admittance even though applicants meet all the admissions requirements. The requirements for admission to the program include:*

  • A master's degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting body or the Association for Biblical Higher Education verified on original transcripts sent by the institution directly to Indiana Wesleyan University; or
  • An Education Specialist (Ed.S.) degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting body verified on original transcripts sent by the institution directly to Indiana Wesleyan University. The Ed.S. program completed by the applicant must be nationally recognized by the Educational Leadership Constituents Council (ELCC) to be eligible for admission to the DOL program at Indiana Wesleyan University.
  • An undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 or higher from the baccalaureate degree granting institution at which at least a minimum of 30 hours was completed.
  • A graduate grade point average (GPA) of 3.0 or higher from the master's degree granting institution at which at least a minimum of 24 hours was completed.
  • A minimum of five years of leadership experience in the workplace, volunteer organizations, or the classroom.
  • Submission of all documents required by the Admissions Selection Committee and approval by the committee for admission into the program.

*The Admissions Selection Committee retains the right to waive admission requirements for special circumstances.

Graduation Requirements

Master of Arts:

  • All 36 credits required in the curriculum sequence with a minimum GPA of 3.0 and a minimum grade of "C" in each course. A grade of "C-" or below will require the course to be repeated.
  • Overall GPA of 3.0 in all IWU graduate work.
  • Payment of all tuition and fees is required to receive a diploma.

Doctor of Education:

To fulfill graduation requirements students must have completed all of the following:

  • All credits required in the course of studies with a minimum GPA of 3.25. The Seminars and Internship and Dissertation credits are recorded as Credit or No Credit.
  • Minimum grade of "B-" or higher in each course.
  • Comprehensive written exam and oral defense following the third summer residency institute and satisfactory completion of all coursework.
  • Dissertation successfully completed and defended orally. Dissertation must be completed within four years from the point of completing DOL-915.
  • Payment of tuition and fees in order to receive a diploma.