Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership - Organizational Leadership Major

OL Course Requirements Prior to Cohort 2009 |OL Course Requirements Cohort 2009 & Beyond |
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A rigorous and comprehensive study of organizational leadership and the many associated disciplines comprising this multidisciplinary field, the Organizational Leadership major prepares students to influence the field of leadership through scholarly research, academia and other influential leadership positions. Within limits, students tailor their coursework to their individual goals and dissertation research. The Organizational Leadership major uses a cohort model that incorporates interaction with an instructor and other students.

Cohorts Prior to 2009
Course Requirements for the Organizational Leadership Major

• Completion of 36 credit hours of required courses plus a 0-credit-hour library research course and a 0-credit-hour professional development residency.
• Completion of 12 credit hours of elective courses.
• Completion of a minimum of 12 credit hours of dissertation.
• Successful completion of the comprehensive exams following the student's coursework.
• Completion of all requirements associated with the doctoral dissertation, including oral defense.

Cohort 2009 & Beyond
Course Requirements for the Organizational Leadership Major

• Completion of 48 credit hours of required courses plus a 0-credit-hour library research course and a 0-credit-hour professional development residency.
• Completion of a minimum of 12 credit hours of dissertation.
• Successful completion of the comprehensive exams following the student's coursework.
• Completion of all requirements associated with the doctoral dissertation, including oral defense.