Certificate of Post-Doctoral Studies in Organizational Leadership (CPDS)
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The Certificate of Post-Doctoral Studies in Organizational Leadership (CPDS), offered exclusively online with no on-campus residency requirement, provides an avenue for you to add to your base of knowledge and research, if you already have a doctoral degree.
Complete two required leadership courses along with four concentration course according to your interest in one of these areas: Ecclesial Leadership, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Human Resource Development, or Organizational Leadership.
Please complete the Request Information form on this page to learn more about this program.
This certificate may help advance your career in higher education teaching and leadership, consultancy, or corporate, nonprofit or faith-based executive leadership by equipping you as an expert in your field.
2024-25 Semester Check-In Deadlines
All students are expected to check-in for the semester two weeks before the session start date. Students should apply, be accepted, enroll in their first courses, and confirm a plan to pay for their courses prior to this date.
Session | Semester Check-In | Session Start Date |
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Session A | Friday, August 9 | Monday, August 19 |
Session M | Friday, September 6 | Monday, September 16 |
Session B | Friday, October 11 | Monday, October 21 |
Session C | Wednesday, January 8 | Monday, January 13 |
Session T | Friday, January 31 | Monday, February 10 |
Session D | Friday, March 7 | Monday, March 17 |
Session E | Friday, May 2 | Monday, May 12 |
Session F | Friday, June 13 | Monday, June 23 |
Prerequisites
Certificate applicants must:
- Hold a doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution, as evaluated by a credential evaluating agency.
- Submit all application materials such that they are received by the deadline for the semester to which they are applying. Once the application requirements have been fulfilled, an admissions interview may be requested. Interviews are by invitation only.
Application Requirements
Step 1: Apply to Regent University
Submit your application using the Regent University Online Application.
Note: If you are unable to complete our application due to a disability, please contact our Admissions Office at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu and an admissions representative will provide reasonable accommodations to assist you in completing the application.
Step 2: Submit Your Unofficial Transcripts
Submit your unofficial transcripts to regent.edu/items.
Upon submitting your application, you will receive an email requesting authorization for Regent University to obtain your official transcripts from your U.S. degree-granting institution. International transcripts must be evaluated by a NACES, AACRAO or NAFSA approved agency.
Step 3: Submit Your Government-Issued ID
To ensure academic integrity, Regent University requires a copy of a government-issued ID. Please submit a scanned copy or photograph of it to regent.edu/items.
Please feel free to contact the Office of Admissions at 757.352.4990 or admissions@regent.edu should you have any further questions about the application process.
Note: All items submitted as part of the application process become the property of Regent University and cannot be returned.
Certificate | Tuition Cost Per Credit Hour | Total Credits | Tuition Cost for Certificate |
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Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies (CAGS) in Leadership | $1,020 | 15 | $15,300 |
Certificate of Graduate Studies in Leadership | $695 | 15 | $10,425 |
Certificate of Post-Doctoral Studies in Organizational Leadership (CPDS) | $1,020 | 18 | $18,360 |
Student Fees Per Semester
University Services Fee (Online Students) | $700 |
Enrollment Deposit | $100 |
RU Library Course Fee | $50 |
*Rates are subject to change at any time.