Doctor of Management in Community College Policy and Administration Online Degree Information

	Doctor of Management in Community College Policy and Administration
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Degree Title:	Doctor of Management in Community College Policy and Administration
College:	University of Maryland University College / UMUC Online
Description:	The UMUC Doctorate of Management in Community College Policy and Administration (DMCCPA) is a program designed for college faculty and administrators who aspire to lead effectively, progress and advance in administrative careers. DMCCPA students progress sequentially to complete a doctorate within a three-year period, including dissertation. Designed for busy working professionals, the interactive DMCCPA program offers maximum flexibility and convenience as well as the practical knowledge and application necessary to excel in today's community college environment. A hybrid program, DMCCPA is predominantly distance learning with nine on-site residencies, which typically last two to three days, one during each semester of study. The DMCCPA program includes an Executive Leadership Development (ELD) program. The ELD program will span the entire three years and have three components: a battery of leadership and cultural assessments, team-based executive coaching and two, three-day residencies.

Accreditation:	Accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and certified by the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia. UMUC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. (?)
Delivery Format:	Mostly online. (?)
Educational Level:	Doctorate (?)
Language:	English
Requirements:	Successful completion of a 3-credit prerequisite course is required prior to admission to the program, which can be waived for applicants with three or more years of experience as a college administrator or for applicants who already have another doctoral degree. A master's degree (or higher) from a regionally accredited university. The program's application for acceptance in the State of Maryland is pending. Maryland residents may not currently apply for the program.
On Campus Requirement:	While the majority of coursework is completed online, students must also participate in some mandatory residencies—onsite course meetings—at the UMUC headquarters in Adelphi, Maryland. These residencies are generally scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays.

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
Accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools and certified by the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia. UMUC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland.

Address:
3501 University Blvd. East
Adelphi, MD 20783
US

Institution Type: (?)
Public Higher Education

Calendar Type:
Continuous enrollment. Contact an enrollment specialist for start dates.

Average Cost per Credit:
In State:
- Undergraduate $230
- Graduate $428.
Out-of-State:
- Undergraduate $499
- Graduate $659.
All MBA: $694.
All Doctor of Management: $1,087.
Tuition rates are per semester hour. Monthly payment plan available.

Credit-earning Options:
Students may transfer up to 90 semester hours of credit from a four-year regionally accredited college or university. UMUC may also accept transfer credits from military and other non-traditional sources.

Delivery Format: (?)
Many programs can be completed entirely online so you can attend class when it is convenient for you from anywhere in the world. Daytime, evening, and weekend classes are available at several locations in the Washington, D.C., metro area.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Master's College or University I

Technical Requirements:
Netscape Navigator Communicator (version 7.0 or higher) or Microsoft Internet Explorer (version 6.0 or higher), connection to the Internet, and an e-mail account.

Geographic Restrictions:
Contact an enrollment specialist for details on admission.

On-Campus Requirement:
Complete most programs entirely online or attend convenient daytime, evening, or weekend classes throughout the D.C. metro area.

Scholarships Offered:
Scholarship opportunities available. Please contact an enrollment specialist for details.

Loans Offered:
Loans may be available. Applicants may apply by completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). UMUC FAFSA Code: 011644.

Registration Details:
Continuous enrollment. Please contact an enrollment specialist for more information.