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Leadership Through People Skills

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1. How many credit hours do I need to complete the program?
2. How long does it take to get the degree?
3. What are the tuition costs for the MOL Program?
4. What financial aid is available?
5. Are there any assistantships or scholarships available?
6. What are the admission requirements?
7. Are there any prerequisites I need before I am accepted into the program?
8. What types of students are in the MOL program?
9. May I transfer graduate credits from another institution?
10. Where are classes currently offered for the MOL Program?
11. How do I find out more about the MOL Program?

Q: How many credit hours do I need to complete the program?
A: 36 (learn more)

Q: How long does it take to get the degree? (back to top)
A: On average, it takes about two years to complete the coursework. The MOL program is offered in an accelerated format in which classes are offered one night a week in eight-week sessions from 5:45 – 9:45 pm. We offer two sessions in the Fall and Spring semesters and one session in the Summer semester.

Q: What are the tuition costs for the MOL Program? (back to top)
A: Tuition is $580 per credit hour for the 2007-2008 Academic Year.

Q: What financial aid is available? (back to top)
A: Students may apply for financial assistance by completing a Free Application for Financial Aid (FAFSA) online at www.fafsa.ed.gov. As a graduate student, you are eligible for Federal Stafford Loans as long as you are enrolled in a minimum of five hours per semester for Fall and Spring and a minimum of three hours in Summer semester. Go to SAU Financial Aid Office

Q: Are there any assistantships or scholarships available? (back to top)
A: Graduate and departmental assistantships are available for most of our graduate programs. Eligibility for these assistantships varies for each department. To find out more about these assistantships, please contact the department directly. Tuition scholarships are offered for many of the graduate programs as well. There is a limited number available and eligibility varies from program to program. Again, please contact the department if you are interested in finding out more about these scholarships.

Q: What are the admission requirements? (back to top)
A: Completed application, resume, two letters of recommendation, official undergraduate/graduate transcripts, demonstrating a 3.0 GPA, and a three-to-five-page essay on Leadership discussing your goals and objectives.

Q: Are there any prerequisites I need before I am accepted into the program? (back to top)
A: Since the Master of Organizational Leadership program is an interdisciplinary graduate program of study to develop skills and nurture abilities for effective leadership, we do not require a specific area of study, only that you have an undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.

Q: What types of students are in the MOL program? (back to top)
A: Most of the students who enter the program are currently working or have had work experience. The MOL program has a diverse set of students that come from a wide range of professions. Because effective leadership is needed in both public and private sectors of business, we have students that come from corporations, government agencies, charitable organizations, and churches to name a few.

Q: May I transfer graduate credits from another institution? (back to top)
A: Students may transfer up to nine credit hours from a Regionally accredited college or university provided the credits carry a “B” or better, the course(s) are determined to be relevant to the MOL Program, and the courses were completed in the past seven years.

Q: Where are classes currently offered for the MOL Program? (back to top)
A: Classes are offered on the St. Ambrose University campus as well as at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids. In addition, the MOL Program has contracted with the Rock Island Arsenal to offer on-site courses for their employees.

Q: How do I find out more about the MOL Program? (back to top)
A: Contact Kristi Hansen, Marketing, Recruitment, & Support Specialist at 563/441-9500 ext. 207 We also conduct information sessions once a month in Davenport and once a month in Cedar Rapids. At these sessions you can learn more about the program, meet a faculty member, and ask any questions you have. Please call to reserve a seat.