The Organizational Leadership Ph.D. program at University of the Incarnate Word offers an interdisciplinary curriculum involving the Schools of Education, Business, as well as other disciplines within the University.
Students enrolled in this program will experience collegiality and collaboration among students, and as organizational leaders between faculty and students. The course work offers flexibility so that each student can meet individual objectives and have opportunities to take action in practicums and consultation work. The core curriculum grounds the students both in theory of organization and in the tools and methodology of research so that they can contribute to scholarly endeavors and apply theory to problems facing organizations, institutions, and society.
The degree plan specifies 57 semester hours of course work, a qualifying examination, and 9 semester hours of dissertation writing. The curriculum includes required courses in the fields of Leadership Studies, Organizational Development, Education, and Business and allowance for electives within specialized fields.
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This programme accepts GRE® scores. However, it does not provide a recommended score range.
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Admission to doctoral study is restricted to applicants whose backgrounds show promise of scholarship in their field of study. For admission to the doctoral program, an applicant must submit:
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