Doctorate in Leadership for the Advancement of Learning and Service in Higher Education
Program Details
Program Overview
The Doctorate in Leadership for the Advancement of Learning and Service in Higher Education (Ed.D. or Ph.D.) will prepare you to make significant contributions to your organization and will help you become a transformational leader in higher education. The program is designed for current and aspiring leaders working in two- and four-year colleges and universities and community and technical colleges who seek to be a catalyst for meaningful change within their organization.
The curriculum for the Doctorate in Leadership for the Advancement of Learning and Service in Higher Education focuses on contemporary leadership theories with a strong foundation in research. A broad understanding of the complex nature of higher education is woven throughout the curriculum, but the primary focus of the program is to prepare you to lead your organization through meaningful change and transformation. Rather than simply building your knowledge of higher education theory, you will learn to become a leader who will function effectively within your organization to create positive change.
Program Coursework
- Leadership Year Overview
- Leadership Theory: Evolution and Influences
- Dimensions of Leadership
- Learning Theory: Evolution and Influences
- Dimensions of Leading the Learning Organization
- Service Theory: Evolution and Influences
- Dimensions of Leading to Serve
- Research Seminar A
- Research Practica A
- Research Seminar B
- Research Practica B
- Research Seminar C
- Research Practica C
- Student Affairs Administration in Higher Education
- Innovative Strategies in Higher Education
- Leadership in Learning and Service Institute for Higher Education I
- The American College and University: Past, Present, and Future
- Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment
- Legal and Ethical Issues in Higher Education
- Survey Research
- Advanced Statistics I
- Qualitative Data Analysis
- Qualitative Data Collection
- Writing the Research Narrative
The specific degree requirements on the website are for illustrative purposes and may change at any time. Please contact the Registrar's Office, Academic Advising or refer to the course catalog for detailed program requirements.
For more information please contact admissions or the program faculty.
Nicole M. Horvath
Assistant Director of Admissions for Adult and Professional Studies
Joseph C. Moylan
Chair - Leadership Education|Academic Program Advisor - Leadership Doctorate