We believe that great leaders are always in the process of becoming leaders — that their potential to serve and motivate unfolds over a lifetime. That's why we've structured our program as flexibly as possible, to accommodate you no matter where you are in the process or in the world.
Quick Facts
- 60 credits
- Average completion time: 5-7 years, including dissertation
- Average class size: 12-15 students
- Three start dates: Fall, Spring, and Summer
Why Gonzaga
- Designed for working professionals and full-time scholars
- Accessible from anywhere in the world
- Immersions provide opportunities to connect with faculty, build community, and network with fellow students
- Transdisciplinary approach supports a wide variety of research and dissertation topics
- Curriculum is designed so that students and faculty may explore emergent topics related to the growing field of leadership studies
Program Outcomes
Graduates of the Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies will:
- Be able to write in an academic and scholarly manner
- Define and understand epistemological assumptions and frameworks
- Demonstrate an understanding of personal, organizational, and global perspectives of leadership studies
- Be able to conduct and evaluate research
- Explore and critically evaluate leadership, organizational, and global models, frameworks, and theories
- Explore and understand pluralism from various ontological perspectives
- Become increasingly committed to social justice to advance society
- Understand and practice principles of listening, contemplation, discernment, and dialogue
- Develop and practice ethical reasoning skills that foster positive relationships and advance society social change
Questions?
Contact:
Heather Schmitt, Admissions Specialist
Call or Text: (509) 313-6240 or (866)380-5323
Email: schmitth@gonzaga.edu