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Program Overview
The DM program with a concentration in community college
policy and administration requires the completion of 48 credits
of coursework, including comprehensive examinations and
a practitioner dissertation. A comprehensive leadership development
program, which includes a battery of individual assessments
and career coaching, is an integral part of the program.
Attendance at a two-day residency on-site in Maryland each
term is mandatory.
Admission Requirements
To enroll in the DM program in community college policy and
administration, you must have a master’s degree in an appropriate
field of study and some familiarity with the American
community college.
Application Procedures
The DM in Community College Policy and Administration is not
available to Maryland residents. To apply, you must submit
A completed doctoral program admission application and
payment of the $100 application fee
An official transcript indicating completion of a master’s
degree or higher from a regionally accredited university or
college (If you were educated abroad, see www.umuc.edu/
internationalstudent for additional requirements.)
An up-to-date résumé indicating professional management
experience in a community college environment
or its equivalent
Two letters of reference—one professional and one
academic
A personal statement that outlines your interest in doctoral
study (guidelines for statement are available at www.umuc.
edu/applydmccpa)
Five reviews of scholarly research articles
Degree Requirements
DM in Community College Policy
and Administration
REQUIRED CORE COURSES
DMC 800 Applying Leadership Theory to Community College
Leadership and Challenges (5)
DMC 810 Organizational Culture, Governance, and Strategic
Planning (5)
DMC 820 Research Methodology for Community College
Leaders (5)
DMC 890 Dissertation I (3)
DMC 830 Resource Management for Community College
Leaders (5)
DMC 840 Institutional Accountability and Effectiveness (5)
DMC 850 Community College Policy, Advocacy, and
Partnerships (5)
DMC 891 Dissertation II (3)
DMC 860 Leadership Seminar (3)
DMC 870 Advanced Practicum I (3)
DMC 880 Advanced Practicum II (3)
DMC 892 Dissertation III (3)
COURSE SEQUENCING
Courses must be taken in the order listed.
Note: You must complete each course with a grade of B or better
to advance to the next course.
Details on the supplemental documents listed above are
available online at www.umuc.edu/applydmccpa. The complete
admission file must be reviewed before you can enroll in DMC
800. Admission criteria are provided online and on p. 142.
Course descriptions are found on pp. 92–128. Before enrolling, check www.umuc.edu/catalogs for possible updates to program offerings.
More information about certificates, including gainful employment disclosures, is available at
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