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Center for Leadership and Organizations

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D), Leadership: Higher Education

Program Overview

The Ph.D. in Leadership: Higher Education concentrationÌýequips youÌý³Ù´ÇÌýmake your mark as an effective educator and leader. YouÌýwill learn what it means to engage in rigorous scholarship and research as youÌý»å±ð±¹±ð±ô´Ç±èÌýproficiencyÌýin team and employee management,Ìýindustry-specificÌýknowledgeÌýand trends, and leadership strategy and practice.ÌýThese skills will prepare you to lead complex organizations wellÌýand make a difference inÌýhigher education.

There areÌýa number ofÌýexciting career pathsÌýavailableÌýfor graduates of this degree, includingÌýpositions in educational research and development,Ìýnon-profit educational organizations leadership,ÌýandÌýcollege and university faculty or administration.ÌýAre you ready to explore how you can make a difference as a leader in higher education?

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Program at a Glance

Total Credit Hours

48
Program Type: Doctorate
I-20 Approved: No
I-17 Approved: No

Details

Program Director: Larry G. Daniel, Ph. D.
Class Format: Online
Program Duration: 3-5 years
Start Date: Fall: August | Spring: January | Summer: May
Admission Requirements
Any master’s degree of 30 or more hours from a regionally accredited institution is required for acceptance into this program.
Official graduate transcripts will need to be submitted as part of the application process for this program.

• Reference Forms:
This program requires three professional references.
• Graduate Writing Sample:
Submit one of your former graduate-level essays (term paper, thesis, major project, etc.) that displays your writing ability.
• Statement of Purpose/Research Intent to include reasons for pursuing the Ph.D. in Leadership, including research interests and/or career goals & experiences shaping current research interests or career goals.

The application deadline is one (1) month before a term start date.
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Career Outcomes


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Why AU?

AU’sÌýPh.D.Ìýin Leadership, HigherÌýEducationÌýconcentration, focuses on preparing its graduates to be scholars while simultaneously developing their skills and competencies as leaders. Faculty teach from a Christian worldview,Ìýwhich provides an ethical and moral framework on which leadershipÌýprinciplesÌýare based. The research-based dissertation allows the student to leave the program with a publishable piece of researchÌýrelativeÌýto the field of higherÌýeducationÌýleadership. The program is competitively priced, and, at 48 semester hours, can be completed more quickly than other programs.Ìý

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*Please Note:ÌýJob placement and internship opportunities are not guaranteed. Employment and salary outcomes are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to geographic location, career path/industry, and personal qualifications. Internship availability may depend on the program, students’ qualifications, industry partnerships, and other external factors. View more information .