Ph.D. Leadership Publication & Graduation

Publication: PhD in Leadership Handbook

Policy Statement

Upon approval from the Chair, the candidate follows the submission guidelines for publication. These guidelines must be strictly followed and can be obtained from the School of Leadership. A PhD candidate must meet the following requirements to qualify for graduation with a PhD in Leadership.

Policy Procedures

The candidate is required to furnish one bound copy of the dissertation to the CU Library. The candidate uses Thesis on Demand (thesisondemand.com), a service of the HF Group bindery, with cover color 192 – Maroon, gold lettering for the cover, title printed on the spine and the cover, 60# white paper, no signature page, and the single- sided printing option. The School of Leadership will communicate more detailed information following the student’s successful defense.

• Satisfactory completion of all course work with a GPA of 3.00 or above
• Satisfactory completion of comprehensive exam and the oral defense
• Submission of one original hard copy of the final dissertation to the CU library and an electronic copy of the dissertation to the John Wesley School of Leadership
• Completion of all work within 7 years
• All financial obligations to the School of Leadership paid in full
• Upon successful completion of the Oral Defense, the student should contact the Registrar regarding application for graduation. Degrees are conferred twice a year, in December and in May, however there is only one graduation ceremony, which takes place the first weekend in May. Students are strongly encouraged to attend this event, as it is a highlight for students, their families, and the CU faculty and staff.