The LICI Mission

Inspired by a Christian worldview, stewardship, and service, the mission of the LICI program is to prepare and equip individuals to be lifelong learners and exceptional leaders who will make a positive impact and add value to various vocations and communities of interest.

The LICI Program

The LICI program has an intellectually stimulating cross-disciplinary approach (e.g. business, nursing, occupational therapy, health services, nonprofit, and education) in student makeup and collaborative projects. The 50 credit, three-year program is made up of three core areas (leadership, research, improvement science and innovation) with a fourth area being an elective or customized choice (the education track, the business track, or a blend of the two tracks). While students will be exposed to many different viewpoints throughout their journey in the program, LICI instructors and curriculum will also present issues, topics, and best practices from a Christian worldview perspective.

Program Policies

All Program policies for the LICI program are located in the Doctoral of Education in Leadership and Continuous Improvement Handbook.

Program Learning Outcomes

When you complete this doctoral program, our promise is that you will know and be able to do the following (University Learning Outcomes will be marked ULO#):

Christian Servant Leadership           

• Graduates will define and analyze leadership theories and concepts through a Christian worldview.  (ULO1)

Leaders as Stewards of God's World           

• Students will create their own unique plan/vision for their vocation and serving others for the greater good of God's world.  (ULO2)

Application of Improvement Science and Innovation           

• Students will apply data-driven research, improvement science, and innovation to a broad spectrum of cross-disciplinary issues.  (ULO3)

Critical Analytic Skills and Producer of Research           

• Students will apply critical analytic skills and creative problem solving strategies to their research.  (ULO4)

Effective Communication           

• Students will compose original written work demonstrating professional communication skills.  (ULO5)

Research Methodology           

• Graduates will apply qualitative, quantitative, action, and other research methodology and strategies in the analysis of data.  (ULO6)

Curriculum

Ed.D. Admission Process

• Online application; see the Concordia University application web page for more information. 
• Official transcripts from a regionally accredited institution or institutions that awarded the your master’s degree and any post-master’s credits
• Letter of Intent (no more than two pages) providing evidence for consideration to be admitted to the LICI program. The Letter of Intent should focus on leadership, innovation and continuous improvement as well as reasons for choosing CU and one’s commitment to degree completion.
• Example of scholarly writing from graduate-level courses or other work
• Resume or curriculum vitae
• Students may be asked to schedule an interview with the LICI admissions sub-committee.

Plan

Course options and schedule are subject to change.