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 main areas of study (leadership, research, improvement science and innovation) with a fourth area being an elective or customized choice (the education concentration, business concentration, or a blend of the two concentrations). 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.

The LICI EdD also offers pathways with the Education Administration programs which provide students with a streamlined route to advanced academic and professional achievement. Students seeking the State of WI District Administrator License #5003 (Superintendent) can use course sharing and take advantage of applying 9 credits to both programs (in LICI this corresponds to 1 leadership course and 2 electives); students seeking this pathway should select electives from the list of designated superintendent courses in the LICI elective course list.  In addition, students can earn their EdD and obtain Principal (#5051), Director of Curriculum and Instruction (#5010), or Director of Special Education and Pupil Services (#5080) Licensure for 9 additional credits (a total of 59 credits for the EdD and a license). Students seeking this pathway should complete the LICI EdD requirements taking EDG 8115 and EDG 8120 as their LICI electives and complete the additional 9 credits needed for licensure.

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

By fulfilling all of the course requirements for the Doctor of Education (EdD) in Leadership in Innovation and Continuous Improvement, students will be able to:

1. Graduates will define and analyze leadership theories and concepts through a Christian worldview.  (ULO1)
2. Students will create their own unique plan/vision for their vocation and serving others for the greater good of God's world. (ULO2)
3. Students will apply data-driven research, improvement science, and innovation to a broad spectrum of cross-disciplinary issues. (ULO3)
4. Students will apply critical analytic skills and creative problem solving strategies to their research. (ULO4)
5. Students will compose original written work demonstrating professional communication skills. (ULO5)
6. Graduates will apply qualitative, quantitative, action, and other research methodology and strategies in the analysis of data. (ULO6)

Curriculum

Principal Licensure: Complete EdD credits with EDG 8115 and EDG 8120 as electives and add the below 9 credits

Director of Special Education Licensure: Complete EdD credits with EDG 8115 and EDG 8120 as electives and add the below 9 credits

Director of Curriculum & Instruction Licensure: Complete EdD credits with EDG 8115 and EDG 8120 as electives and add the below 9 credits

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.