Regardless of the field you pursue, a PhD in Leadership Studies will enable you to address some of our communities' most pressing needs. Because of its multidisciplinary nature, a leadership degree instills students with listening, introspection and critical thinking skills. You will emerge from the program as an empowered researcher, scholar, educator and practitioner.
Requirements for the Degree
Doctoral students are required to maintain at least a 3.0 grade point average in their coursework throughout the program. A grade of less than “B-” is not acceptable for credit in this program, and the courses in which the grade was earned will not count toward the doctoral degree. USD's policy on repetition of courses will be enforced.
These courses are required for all students and will be taken as part of a cohort model; courses taken at other institutions will not be substituted.
LEAD 602 | Conceptions Knowledge Research | 3 |
LEAD 611 | Leadership Theories | 3 |
LEAD 650 | Leadership in Organizational Contexts | 3 |
LEAD 608 | Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
LEAD 652i | Global Leadership | 3 |
LEAD 607 | Applied Statistics and Quantitative Research Methods | 3 |
LEAD 613 | Advanced Quantitative Research Methods | 3 |
LEAD 619 | Applied Leadership Practices: Integral Self and Systems Approach | 3 |
LEAD 654 | Negotiation and Leadership | 3 |
LEAD 612 | Advanced Qualitative Research Methods | 3 |
Doctoral Seminar in Leadership and/or Research* | 3 | |
Doctoral Seminar in Leadership and/or Research* | 3 | |
LEAD 663 | Literature Review | 3 |
Doctoral Seminar in Leadership and/or Research* | 3 | |
LEAD 610 | Dissertation Seminar | 3 |
Doctoral Seminar in Leadership and/or Research* | 3 | |
LEAD 695 | Dissertation | 3 |
LEAD 695 | Dissertation | 3 |
LEAD 695 | Dissertation | 3 |
Total Units | 57 | |
*Doctoral Seminar in Leadership and/or Research: Students will enroll in four departmental designated 600 Level LEAD courses during the designated semesters in the Program of Study. | ||
II. International Experience
At SOLES, all masters and doctoral students participate in an international experience designed to support the growth of cultural competency. Our goal is to inform best practices in working with culturally diverse populations locally, nationally and globally.
IV. Advancement to Candidacy - Part A
Part A of this process involves the preparation of a qualifying paper that normally relates to a student’s dissertation topic.
V. Advancement to Candidacy - Part B
Part B of the Advancement to Candidacy process involves preparing and successfully defending a dissertation proposal.
VI. Dissertation
Successful written and oral defense of dissertation is required for graduation.
After completing all required units of LEAD 695, candidates must register for 1 unit each semester to maintain candidacy until the final, approved dissertation is submitted to the Office of the Registrar.
Questions?
Connect with the Office of Admissions and Outreach team to learn more information about SOLES master's and doctoral programs. Additional information for international applicants is also available.