Leadership
Doctor of Philosophy
73 Credit Hours
Description
The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Leadership program is designed for professionals aspiring to enhance their skills and practice of leadership in diverse organizational contexts. This program integrates theories of leadership, ethics and social responsibility, organizational change and development, organizational behavior, and strategic leadership. Students also gain a strong core of knowledge in quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods of research. Each student is assigned to a dissertation committee who will work closely with the student to develop a research proposal, gain IRB approval, and then author original work.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Synthesize, evaluate, and contextualize leadership approaches and theories
- Choose and create an original, scholarly research project culminating in a written, presented, and orally defended dissertation that advances leadership theories and contributes substantively to the body of knowledge in the student's chosen concentration
- Demonstrate a high level of comprehension of leadership theory through practical individual and organizational application
- Analyze social, political, economic, religious, and organizational events relative to the influence of leaders and leadership approaches
- Integrate scholarly research and leadership skills by putting theory into practice
Admissions Requirements
- Completed application
- Master's degree or equivalent from a recognized institution with a minimum GPA of 3.0
- Credentials earned outside of the US must be evaluated by an approved agency
- Current resume
- Writing sample or purpose statement
- Official transcripts from previously attended institutions
Graduation Requirements
- Shall have maintained a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0;
- Shall have passed all courses in the curriculum with no more than one C and successfully defended the dissertation
Degree Requirements
- Continuous enrollment (a minimum of one course per semester) is required in the Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.
- The maximum time limit to complete the program is seven years or 150% of the credits, whichever the student reaches first.
Courses
Professional Core (64 Credit Hours)
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Concentration Courses (9 Credit Hours; Choose One Area)
Organizational Management
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Educational Administration
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Healthcare Administration
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Ministry Administration
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Justice
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Technology
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Politics
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International Relations
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Innovation
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Sociology
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Communications
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Business
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Public Administration
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