[1] Objectives

The Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership Studies will preare scholar leaders for academic positions and for leadership roles in complex organizations found in education, healthcare, government, and non-profit settings. These scholar leaders will understand their roles in conserving, expanding, and transforming the discipline of leadership studies and their responsibilities for informing the world of practice.

Through an interdiciplinary approach to leadership studies, the graduate will

1. Design sound research using appropriate methodology, conduct scholarly research that contributes to the body of knowledge in the discipline of leadership studies, and apply research results from related fileds to the discipline of leadership studies.

2. Understand the complexities associated with leadership, the conditions under which it occurs, and the traditional approaches to the examination of leadership ranging from state and trait theories, to functional, transformational, and servant leadership concepts.

3. Analyze concepts, theories, and practices required by leaders in the 21st century global environment to advance organizational success and foster organizational growth.

4. Collect and analyze information from internal and external sources to evaluate organizational effectiveness and both recommend and employ leadership that fosters collaboration, higher levels of organizational performance, and mentorship.

5. Adhere to ethical standards in the scholarship and practice of leadership that fosters collaboration, higher levels of organizational performance, and mentorship.

The Leadership Studies curriculum comprises 60 semester hours of graduate credit built upon appropriate master's degree. These 60 hours, which can be completed within a four year timeframe, are distributed into the following curricular areas, each with a distinct purpose:

1. Leadership Studies Core (21 hours)

2. Leadership Studies Electives (0-6 hours)

3. Research Core (15 hours)

4. Cognate (6-12 hours)

5. Dissertation (minimum 12 hours)

[2] Admission Requirements: Admission is limited and competitive

To be considered for admission, applicants must

1. submit all documents required by the UCA Office of Graduate Studies including official copies of all undergraduate and graduate transcripts and competitive GRE scores taht have been taken within the last five years.

2. have completed a master's degree with a minimum GPA of 3.00.

3. submit a completed applicaiton to the PhD in Leadership Studies program that includes (1) a current vita or resume, (b) a type-written statement of intent, and (c) three letters of recommendations that describe the student's suitability for the program.

[3] Program of Study

Leadership Studies Core: LEAD 7302, 7303, 7304, 8305, 8309, 8332, 8334

Leadership Electives: 0-6 hours; approval of the Committee Chair and Department Chair required

Research Core: PSYC 6330, 6331, 7320; LEAD 7300, 8302, 8303

Cognate: 6-12 hours; approval of the Committee Chair and Department Chair required

Dissertation: 12 hours required: LEAD 9110-9910

[4] Courses in PHD LEADERSHIP STUDIES (LEAD)

Follow this link for LEAD course descriptions: course link.

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