School of Leadership Studies

Programs of Study

The School of Leadership Studies (SLS) offers a multidisciplinary path to scholarship for professionals who want to expand their knowledge, improve their research skills, and create a more reflective practice. Guided by principles of social responsibility, the School of Leadership emphasizes a scholar-practitioner model of engaged learning and develops leaders who are agents of change in their own communities and across the globe. Our students learn to understand, evaluate, and change conditions in the world that are responsible for social and ecological injustices. Through collaborative and customized programs, you can acquire the skills and knowledge you need to implement meaningful change where you live and work.

Our programs cater to the diverse life experiences, learning styles, and complex schedules of adult learners. Our students and alumni use their degrees as consultants, educators, and professional to inform relevant action and discover theoretical insights in support of a more just and equitable world.

Doctoral Degrees

Our Doctor of Education provides doctoral level research and practice through both structured group classes and independent study in a collaborative environment.
Doctoral degree programs with pathway master’s degrees awarded along the way in Human Development and Organizational Development & Change combine individual mentoring, small group study, localized seminars, and conference-based workshops to support scholarly research.

Optional Concentrations

Students in our SLS doctoral programs can complete their electives using any of the electives offered by the above doctorates, as well as structure their elective choices to complete specific concentrations in:

Coaching
Community College Leadership for Change
Creative Longevity & Wisdom
Dual Language
Inclusive Leadership for Social Justice
Leadership of Higher Education Systems
Media, Technology, & Innovation
Organization Development
Somatics, Phenomenology & Communicative Leadership
Sustainability Leadership

Master’s Degree

The Master of Arts in Organization Development & Leadership is designed to be completed by students in one year. The program prepares students to be transformative change agents within their organizations.