{"id":1375,"date":"2021-09-27T12:18:02","date_gmt":"2021-09-27T16:18:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/oldp\/?page_id=1375"},"modified":"2026-06-25T16:43:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T20:43:23","slug":"doctoral-practicum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/wwwcp.umes.edu\/orld\/doctoral-practicum\/","title":{"rendered":"Doctoral Fieldwork"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

As part of the program requirements for completion of the PhD in Organizational Leadership each student is required to complete a doctoral fieldwork.\u00a0 The doctoral fieldwork is an experiential-based learning opportunity that each student undertakes as an individual growth opportunity to expand their scholarly and professional interests.\u00a0\u00a0The most important aspect of the doctoral fieldwork is that it must involve NEW LEARNING.\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The doctoral fieldwork consists of six credits in total. The scope of the project will justify the credit allocation.  To complete all six doctoral fieldwork credits, students most often undertake one extensive project, divided into two parts that is completed over two semesters. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are three directions that students can take to complete their doctoral fieldwork. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1.  Production of an original scholarly article and subsequent submission to a scholarly journal.
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  2.  Presentation and attendance at an academic conference.  Such as the Annual International Leadership Association   Conference.
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  3. Original Idea – Students have an option to find additional experiential learning opportunities that will contribute to their   academic and professional pursuits.  This must constitute new learning<\/strong> and it cannot be related to your current work. 
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