| Total Program: |
54 semester hours |
The program requires a time commitment of three years with 6 semester hours per semester (2 courses) of organizational leadership and 3 semester hours per semester (1 course) of research. The program is blended with a combination of face-to-face and virtual work. Students attend three on-campus PracticumSessions and a three and one-half day Research Seminar during the semester as well as virtual activities such as webinars. In addition, students partici- pate in a learning group in their geographical area.
The organizational leadership sequence includes 36 units delivered in 12 courses over three years that may be taken for credit or for a grade. Each course in- tegrates leadership theory, skill development, and practice in the field. Examples of content include leadership theory, communication, conflict, change, systems thinking, diversity, visioning, and teamwork.
The research sequence is 18 units. Four courses (12 semester hours) provide students with a foundation in quantitative and qualitative research. Typically a stu- dent completes these four research courses during the first two years. The remaining 6 units of research are completed during the dissertation process in the third year.
Year 1
Fall Semester
Spring Semester
| Code |
Course Title |
Units |
| ORGL 678 |
Resource Development |
3 |
| ORGL 694 |
Resource Management |
3 |
| ORGL 687 |
Introduction to Dissertation Research I |
3 |
Year 2
Fall Semester
| Code |
Course Title |
Units |
| ORGL 681 |
Communication Theory |
3 |
| ORGL 682 |
Conflict Management |
3 |
| ORGL 688 |
Introduction to Dissertation Research II |
3 |
Spring Semester
| Code |
Course Title |
Units |
| ORGL 695 |
Innovation and Technology |
3 |
| ORGL 696 |
Evaluation |
3 |
| ORGL 686 |
Quantitative and Qualitative Research |
3 |
Year 3
Fall Semester
| Code |
Course Title |
Units |
| ORGL 674 |
Change |
3 |
| ORGL 679 |
Planning and Futures |
3 |
| ORGL 698a |
Dissertation in Organizational Leadership I |
3 |
Spring Semester
| Code |
Course Title |
Units |
| ORGL 680 |
Organizational Theory |
3 |
| ORGL 683 |
Organizational Development |
3 |
| ORGL 698b |
Dissertation in Organizational Leadership II |
3 |
Advancement to Candidacy.
Before a student can continue with his/her research leading to completion of the dissertation, the student must be Advanced to Candidacy. This usually happens at the end of the second year.
Following are the Advancement to Candidacy Criteria:
- Successful completion of the eight courses (24 units) included in the Personal, Interpersonal and Team Arenas
- Successful completion or four courses (12 units) of Research (684, 687, 688 and 686)
- Completion of an approved Research Prospectus
- A 3.0 GPA
- Current Leadership Development Portfolio
- Learning Group Faculty Support
- No significant shortcomings in professional practice
- Full admission to the program
The final third year courses for completion of the research are 698A and 698B. If the student does not finish his/her dissertation research within the three years of coursework he/she must enroll in Continuous Enrollment, Dissertation in Organizational Leadership each semester up to the eight year time limit for the completion of the degree.
Applicants will be evaluated by the departmental admissions committee using the following measures:
- An earned Masters Degree or equivalent with at least a 3.0 GPA
- Academic capability to complete requirements of doctoral studies
- Demonstrated or potential leadership ability
- Performance on the GRE (Aptitude section score of 1000) or the Miller Analogies Test (50 raw score/413 scale)
- Leadership position that provides opportunity for application on the job
- Resume
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Writing sample.
Bachelor’s degree transcripts are required to complete the file.
