Program Description
The Chicago School's Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership includes coursework in leadership, research, ethics, interpersonal dynamics, and a range of electives to support each student's unique career goals. The program equips graduates to apply the principles of psychology and leadership theory in a broad range of settings to effectively lead individuals and organizations to success. Graduates are prepared to select, implement, and manage appropriate leadership methodologies to meet individual, group, and organizational needs in for-profit, nonprofit and military settings.
Students take one or two online courses at a time and progress through the program in a "cohort" fashion (i.e., with the same group of fellow students in each of their classes for the duration of the program). Students also engage in two brief residencies (roughly three and a half days each) at our Chicago Campus, which provides an opportunity for face-to-face interaction and networking with fellow students from around the globe who bring a wealth of diverse leadership experiences and perspectives. A third residency is optional.
At the first residency, which takes place during Year 1 of the program, students engage in focused seminars aimed at helping them formulate their dissertation topics and prepare for the research process. At the second residency, in Year 3, students focus on completing their dissertations and associated processes. Online-blended programs include coursework in leadership, research, ethics, interpersonal dynamics, and a range of electives to support each student's unique career goals—equipping graduates to apply the principles of psychology and leadership theory in a broad range of settings, to more effectively lead individuals and organizations to success. Graduates are prepared to select, implement, and manage appropriate leadership methodologies to meet individual, group and organizational needs in for-profit, nonproift, and government and military settings.
Department
Organizational Leadership
Concentrations
Licensure
Total Credits
60
Fieldwork Requirements
• Two residencies at one of our campuses; three and a half days each
Sample Courses
Management Philosophy and Practice
Looks at various management philosophies and their practical applications. Topics include an examination management and leadership philosophy's and styles, and a comparison and contrast of the differences between management, leadership, and mentorship.
Emerging Theories of Leadership
Examines current theories regarding leadership. Topics include an examination of ethical leadership and the various theories of leadership and leadership development.
Systems Theory
Focuses on the exploration of General Systems Theory and major modes of organizational systems in order to facilitate understanding of change and its impact on organizational life
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