Learning Outcomes

Outcome 1: Ph.D. candidates will articulate prominent leadership theories in Leadership Studies, analyze and critique these theories, and apply these theories in the course of addressing a variety of organizational issues and problems.

Outcome 2: Ph.D. candidates will realistically appraise their personal strengths and weaknesses exercising leadership. They will actualize leadership in real and complex situations.

Outcome 3: Ph.D. candidates will be able to use a range of perspectives and theoretical constructs from various social science/humanities disciplines/fields of study to analyze, critique, and make decisions about an array of leadership and organizational issues and problems.

Outcome 4: Ph.D. candidates will demonstrate the methodological skills necessary to design, analyze, critique, and conduct research using both qualitative and quantitative research techniques.

Outcome 5: Students’ written and oral communication will be clear, coherent, well organized, and technically correct.

Outcome 6: Students will critically examine culture other than own, and apply the knowledge gained within their personal and professional lives.

Alumni Outcomes

There are over 300 alumni of the doctorate in Leadership Studies. Our alumni include professors, researchers, educators, policymakers, school leaders, university administrators, consultants, executive directors of nonprofits, business leaders, and more.

Dissertation Directory

Explore our searchable directory of doctoral alumni below. To learn more about any individual click the arrow to the right of his or her name.

First Name	Last Name	Year Graduated	Title
Lawrence	Mattes	1982	The Identification of Spanish-Speaking Children With Speech and Language Handicaps: An Analysis of Current Assessment Practices in Speech and Language Therapy Programs With Proposed Assessment Guidelines
Gail	Prentiss	1983	A Study of the Organizational Effectiveness of the Academic Senate for California Community Colleges
Judith	Green	1984	The Transition Process in Office Automation and Its Impact on Clerical Workers: A Case Study
MarÍa	Valle	1984	Public Education in Baja California in Tijuanaês First School
George	Cameron	1984	The Effects of Clinical and Traditional Supervision Methods on the Satisfaction Levels of Higher and Lower-Order Need Teachers
Barbara	Judy	1984	Kindergarten Admission Procedures in Independent Schools With Suggested Guidelines
Rachel	Mathews	1984	Attitudes of Teachers and Administrators Towards the Handicapped in Malaysia and Implications for Teacher Training and Program Development
Thomas	Cosgrove	1984	The Effects of Participation in a Student Development Mentoring-Transcript Program on Freshman University Students
Patricia	Parlin	1985	Attitudes of Principals Toward Written Composition Research and Instructional Leadership Practices Associated With Effective Writing Practices
Sharalee	Jorgensen	1985	Mira Costa College: The First Fifty Years
David	Tiedmann	1986	Media Services in Higher Education: A Delphi Study for the 1990's
Teresa	McNeil	1986	A History of Catholic School Education in San Diego County, California, From 1850-1936
Shay	Sayre	1986	Leader Communication and Organizational Culture: A Field Study
Melinda	Blade	1986	Interdisciplinary Research Methodology for Secondary Level Social Studies: A Teaching Unit Concerning the Holy Shroud of Turin
Karen	Clark	1986	A Comparative Study of the Attitude and Knowledge of Suicide Between High School Students and High School Teachers
William	Shine	1986	A Study of Retention and Leadership: A Process Model of Turnover
Barbara	LeWinter	1986	A Study of the Influence of Logo on Locus of Control, Attitudes Toward Mathematics, and Problem-Solving Ability in Children in Grades 4, 5, 6
Suzanne	Fitch	1987	Adolescents With Learning & Behavior Handicaps as Behavior Modifiers
Rosemary	Goodyear	1987	A Descriptive Correlational Study of the Decision-Making Patterns of Nurse Practitioners in Primary Care
June	Scopinich	1987	A College Athletic Department - An Example of a High Performance System Existing in an Organized Anarchy Known as a University Higher Education Organization
John	Pejza	1987	An Investigation of Strong Religious Cultures in Selected Catholic Secondary Schools
Joseph	Gallen	1987	The Use of Computer-Assisted Instruction in a Biblical Studies Course: A Case Study
Kevin	Freiberg	1987	The Heart and Spirit of Transformation Leadership: A Qualitative Case Study of Herb Kelleher's Passion for Southwest Airlines
Florence	Johnson	1987	An Analysis of State Aid to Non-Public Elementary and Secondary Schools in the 50 States, 1970-1984
Ebrahim	Fouzan	1987	The Involvement of Parents of Educable Mentally Retarded in Their Children's Educational Programs in Saudi Arabia
Nancy	Royal	1987	The Long Term Consequences of Specific Language Disabilities: The Secondary School Years
Anthony	Smith	1987	Shared Organizational Culture and Leader Communication: A Study of Correlation
Alex	Kodiath	1987	A Study of the Commonalties and Differences of Male and Female Spiritual Leaders
Gloria	Bader	1987	Understanding Individual Political Behaviors in Organizations: Instrument Development and Validation
Madeline	Keri	1987	Compulsory Interest Arbitration in Public Education: A Case Study
Miriam	Kaeser, O.S.F.	1987	A Study of Feminine Role Models Selected by Catholic Women
Paula	Jenner	1987	Factors Associated With Success of Resource Development Programs at California Community Colleges
Lynette	Patton	1987	A Synthesis of Dissertation Research on Faculty-Role Stressors in Nursing Education
Marian	Warren	1987	Influences Affecting Career/Life Planning Aspirations as Perceived by Intellectually Gifted, Ethnically Diverse Adolescent Girls: A Case Study
Jeanne	Atherton	1987	An Analysis of Perceptual Differences and Congruities Between California Community College Chancellors and Presidents in Multi-College Districts Regarding the Decision Making Role of the Presidents
John	Hanes	1987	Executive Effectiveness Profile: Instrument Development and Validation
Marilyn	Skordas	1988	The Impact of the Father/Daughter Relationship on Women in Educational Administrative Leadership Positions
Judith	Edwin	1988	Attributes of Undergraduates Majoring in Scientific and Technological Disciplines: Perseverance and Commitments
Lyle	Rangel	1988	The Effect of Cooperative Learning on the Spelling Skills, Self-Concept, and Locus of Control of Below Average Learners
Anna	Newton	1988	Leadership and Development: A Study of Higher Education Academic Administrators
Katherine	Waller	1988	Organizing for Change: An Assessment of Organization Development Activities of Training Consultants
Sherrill Lea	Amador	1988	An Analysis of Selected California Community College Chief Executive Officer's Perceptions of the District Governing Board Evaluation Policies and Practices
Lawrence	Sykoff	1988	The Emergence of the Middle School in Independent Education
Paula	Kelly	1988	Accessing a Global Language: A Comparison of G-Telp and TOEFL Performance
Rita	King	1988	A Study of Shared Instructional Leadership by Mentor Teachers in Southern California
Diane	McClure	1988	On Being a Truant: A Phenomenological Study of Students in a Comprehensive High School
Patricia	Harvard	1988	A Qualitative Analysis of Successful Management Behaviors of Black Female Administrators in Higher Education
Barbara	Broderick	1988	Naturalistic Inquiry: An Appropriate Method for Evaluating Customer Training - A Case Study of a Computer System Value-Added Reseller
Terry	Dearstone	1989	Using a Cultural Change Intervention to Improve Organizational Effectiveness: An Evaluative Case Study 1989