Accepted Into The Phd Program At Argosy

Accepted Into The Ed.D. Program At Argosy

I received an email today from the Admissions Office at Argosy University informing me that I was accepted into the Doctorate program in Organizational Leadership. I am so excited! I applied, and had the universities I graduated from FedEx my transcripts to admissions since the board was about to meet in a few days. I submitted my writing sample, my resume and had my testimonials/references to them by email within one day, thanks to my dedicated friends. To make a long story short, by the time the admissions committee met yesterday, they had everything they needed to determine whether or not they thought I could undertake such advanced studies. I received a call on Monday morning asking me to fax them another piece of research, one of which I had done at the masters level and for the California University of PA. I sent it about five minutes after that call. Today, I found out that I am accepted. That was quick, now I am scared to death and hope I can handle those courses. Thanks to all of you who helped me to decide and then inspired me to apply. You may not believe this, but that day that posted to the group asking for help, was the end of my rope. I was about to give up and throw in the towel. I really was frustrated and confused and my determination was nearly zero. Many of you stepped up to the plate and rather than redicule, you lend me your ear and provided me with ideas I would not have known if I hadn't posted. Thanks so much!

Anyone ever took classes from Argosy? How are they? Should I be afraid and pass out now or might I be able to handle it?

Your thoughts???

 

Congratulations!

Given that you were accepted, that means that you are able to handle ANY classes! It's now all up to you. GO! You can do it!

 

Congratulations!!!!

 

Congrats!

Congrats on your acceptance!!!

 

Congrats! Go for it!

 

Congrats and good luck!

 

Congratulations!

 

Congrats and Good luck!

 

Thanks for all the well wishes - I can't let you guys (and gals) down now can I? I registered for three classes today. Yes, three. I'll come back and provide a report on how they are.

Thanks for your support!

 

Congratulations

Congratulations!

I have a few comments to make. Firstly, you should bear in mind that you are not a candidate yet. You are a doctoral student. Secondly, Argosy doesn't have a PhD program in Organizational Leadership. You were accepted into Argosy's EdD program. I am not trying to suggest that EdD is less than PhD.

Thanks.

 

In response to your comment, I don't recall saying or suggesting that I was enrolled in or that Argosy had a PhD in Organizational Leadership. What I did say was that I am accepted into the Doctorate in Organizational Leadership program at Argosy U. The EdD degree is a doctorate degree. See the undersigned for ease of reference.

Doctorate degree
–noun 1. any of several academic degrees of the highest rank, as the Ph.D. or Ed.D., awarded by universities and some colleges for completing advanced work in graduate school or a professional school.
2. an honorary degree conferring the title of doctor upon the recipient, as with the LL.D. degree.
3. a degree awarded to a graduate of a school of medicine, dentistry, or veterinary science.

Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)

Further, you cannot contend that I am not a 'candidate' because you do not know at what stage of the degree completion process I am. Bear in mind that I was enrolled in a PhD program at Nova and did several classes there. Also take note that I was a student at Charles Sturt University and took classes there as well. These classes might have been accepted at Argosy, which may well mean that I have only a few more classes to take at Argosy before I complete my degree requirements. Even if this is not the case, the word 'candidate' has several meanings. Whereas you are referring to 'candidate' as: A student who has nearly completed the requirements for a degree. When I refer to candidate I mean:

can·di·date /n. ˈkændɪˌdeɪt, -dɪt; v. ˈkændɪˌdeɪt/ Pronunciation Key - Show Spelled Pronunciation[n. kan-di-deyt, -dit; v. kan-di-deyt] Pronunciation Key - Show IPA Pronunciation noun, verb, -dat·ed, -dat·ing.
–noun 1.

a student studying for a degree: Candidates for the B.A. will have to meet certain minimum requirements.

Dictionary.com Unabridged (v 1.1)

Thanks for your congratulatory remarks. All the best!

 

Good points Lady Exec! Congratulations once again!!


Abner

 

Regardless of the online dictionary definition of candidate, in the world of RA doctorates, one is not considered a candidate until you have passed your comprehensive exams (or quals) .

Since you have just been accepted, Ike is perfectly correct to contend you are still a student, regardless of how many other classes you have taken.

 

What does that mean? sounds kinda funny

 

As I take a break from working on my lit review on a 20 below 0 Saturday night in Northern Wisconsin - all I can say is congrats and BEST OF LUCK!

The past couple of months I hit a lull in my disseration, but it seems that the fire is coming back into my belly to get this "thing" done... or at least keep warm

Shawn

 

The essence of my post might have been missed. The idea behing my initial post was to thank everyone for their two cents. I could argue my points from here until eternity but I really don't want to have a long debate over semantics.

Once again, whether PhD or Doctorate or MD or LL.D, or Canidate in any sense of the word, thanks to all who helped me arrive at a decision. Over and out on this topic.

 

True. One usually becomes a candidate when all work except the dissertation is complete.... all courses, seminars, workshops, exams, etc...

This is often known as "All But Dissertation" status, or "ABD".

Congratulations!!!

 

Technically, your signature should read "Ed.D. Student, Organizational Leadership..." Most schools are very picky about the usage of the doctoral designation, with the addition of the word "student" there can be no confusion about your matriculation status.

Still, congratulations on your decision!

Dave