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Academic Catalog 2025-2026
Doctoral Concentrations
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Concentrations in the Clinical Psychology PhD program
Students can choose from five optional concentrations:
- Forensic Psychology
- Health Psychology
- Neuropsychology
- Social Justice & Diversity
For details on Clinical Psychology program concentrations, see their degree requirements .
Concentrations in the Infant and Early Childhood Development PhD program
The program offers optional concentrations in:
- Developmental, Individual Differences, Relationships (DIR®)
- Reflective Practice & Supervision
For details on the concentrations for IECD, see that program here .
Concentrations in the Media Psychology PhD program
The program offers optional concentrations in:
- Positive Psychology and Media
- Psychology and Audience Engagement
- Social Media Research
For details on the concentrations specific to Media Psychology students, see that program here .
Concentrations Available to Multiple Programs
Doctoral students in the School of Leadership Studies can individualize their doctoral program and expand their professional expertise by selecting one of the below doctoral concentrations. Each concentration typically includes a minimum of three tailored courses and access to a community of scholar-practitioners who are passionate about this specialized field of study. Details appear below.
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Creative Longevity and Wisdom Concentration
The goal of the Creative Longevity and Wisdom concentration is to enhance knowledge and practice in areas concerning mid-life and older adults. Coaching Concentration
The doctoral concentration in Coaching offers an interdisciplinary approach to integrating research-based coaching theory with professional practice in organizational and individual coaching. Participants will study the core theories that underpin principle practices of individual and organizational coaching and undertake individual research to integrate theory with practice in individual and organizational settings. Higher Education Leadership Concentration
The Higher Education Leadership concentration focuses students’ doctoral study on the knowledge and skills needed to become leaders and change agents in higher education institutions, including community colleges, universities, and graduate schools. Take your choice of three of the following:
- ELC-747 The Community College 4 semester credits
- ELC-748 Higher Education Leadership, Governance, and Policy 4 semester credits
- ELC-752 Leading in Tribal Colleges, HBCUs, HSIs, and International Schools 4 semester credits
- ELC-755 Higher Education Finance, Ethics, and Law 4 semester credits
- ELC-758 Teaching, Learning, and Student Success in Higher Education 4 semester credits
- ELC-774 Learning Technology, Instructional Design, and Artificial Intelligence 4 semester credits
Inclusive Leadership for Social Justice Concentration
The doctoral concentration in Inclusive Leadership for Social Justice is designed to develop more inclusive scholar-leaders who are knowledgeable about and sensitive to the complex ways that power and injustice manifest in organizations and communities in order to co-create a more just society. K-12 and Teacher Education Concentration
The K-12 and Teacher Education concentration provides students with the expertise to lead systemic change in teacher preparation, curriculum development, and organizational transformation. The integration of global perspectives, critical analysis, and leadership development prepares graduates to serve as change agents within schools, districts, and educational organizations, ultimately improving the quality of education and ensuring it is accessible and equitable for all learners. Take your choice of three of the following:
Learning and Development Concentration
The Learning and Development concentration is designed to equip scholar-practitioners with the skills and knowledge needed to lead and enhance learning processes within organizations and educational settings. This concentration focuses on the application of learning theories, leadership development, and the facilitation of engaging, transformative learning experiences. Students explore how to lead the learning function in organizations, curate dynamic learning spaces, apply constructive developmental theory, and foster motivation and transformation in learners. Take your choice of three of the following:
Media, Technology, and Innovation Concentration
The doctoral concentration in Media, Technology, and Innovation is focused on the ways in which media, technology, and knowledge networks are transforming our societies, organizations, and ourselves by becoming the dominant driving force for innovation and organizational change. Organization Development Concentration
A doctoral degree with a concentration in Organization Development (OD) prepares students to become scholar practitioners, thought leaders, and change agents in a variety of organizations-profit, non-profit, and public sectors. Reflective Practice and Supervision Concentration
The doctoral concentration in Reflective Practice and Supervision is designed to teach students the theory of reflective practice/supervision and how to apply it to their professional work experiences in clinical, educational, administrative, or organizational systems. Somatics, Phenomenology and Communicative Leadership Concentration
This Somatics, Phenomenology and Communicative Leadership Concentration combines and integrates scholarly theory and mastery of embodied mindful awareness (somatics) with substantial grounding in transformative phenomenology (consciousness and deep personal reflection) along with the interpretive and practical dynamics of social constructionism (Coordinated Management of Meaning (CMM), Symbolic Interactionism, and related communication and social construction disciplines). The impact of the artful blending of these three disciplines and bodies of theory is to: (1) reinforce the validity of “essence-based evidence” available through the phenomenological lens, (2) provide insights into improved research and practice through lifeworld analysis (3) improve practice skills through somatic awareness and practices (4) intensify and enhance leadership skills through increase communication practices such as CMM, (Communicative Management of Meaning) which was developed and perfected by the late Barnett Pearce, HOD Professor Emeritus, and (5) increase contemplative skills as related to research and practice based. Sustainability Leadership Concentration
The objective of the doctoral concentration in Sustainability Leadership is to produce leaders in businesses, nonprofits, governments, and educational institutions. |
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