Doctor of Philosophy in Ethical Leadership (Ph.D.)

 

Ethical leaders foster a positive environment and productive relationships to maximize others’ potential through exceptional self-awareness, an understanding of group dynamics, and a foundation for implementing organizational effectiveness strategies. The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Ethical Leadership creates a foundation for this by combining ethical principles and leadership theories for practical application within diverse working environments. It is ideal for working professionals who seek to enhance their ability to practice ethical leadership and infuse ethical principles and theories in management, planning, design, evaluation, research, and policy development across a variety of organizational and community settings.

The program offers a project-based, cross-disciplinary curriculum, and a broad spectrum of learning experiences to meet individual student needs and to develop a diverse and scholarly community of learners. Students within the program maintain careers within management, government leadership, public service, higher education, business, healthcare, non-profit corporations, and school administration (principals, directors, and supervisors).

 

Career Trajectory

 

 

Program Highlights

  • Maximum Accessibility – Eight-week courses with an intensive residency that provides professional networking opportunities
  • Economic Benefit – An affordable price point well below our national competitors provides quality without financial burden
  • Pace of the Program – Full-time working professionals can complete the program in as little as three (3) calendar years
  • Rolling Admissions – Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis for to ensure for convenience of start date
  • Ease of Application – A personalized admissions advisor is provided to every prospective student ensuring consistent and timely communication, while not requiring a standardized test (e.g., GRE, GMAT, etc.) to create ease for the applicant
  • Transfer Credits Accepted – Up to 18 credits beyond a master’s degree may be accepted accelerating program completion
  • Relational – Nationally renowned faculty members work with students to be adaptive to the complications of work, family, and personal obligations

 

Tuition

Tuition per Credit Hour Technology Fee per Course Program Tuition
Tuition $720 $100 $44,000

 

Starting Coursework

The Doctor of Philosophy in Ethical Leadership offers six start terms throughout the year. Contact the Office of Graduate Admissions to learn more (see contact information below).

Admissions Process

Admission to the Doctor of Philosophy in Ethical Leadership program requires each prospective student to submit the following materials for evaluation:

  • A completed and signed university Application for Admission
  • Official accredited college and/or university baccalaureate and master’s transcripts
  • Personal statement describing applicant’s professional goals and why the degree is important to achieve those goals
  • Professional resume
  • Two letters of recommendation or recommendation forms

Program Student Learning Outcomes

  • Applying Ethical Leadership theoretical foundations
  • Identifying and responding to the changing needs of diverse organizations
  • Leading and managing private corporations, public organizations, educational institutions and systems, community organizations, and nonprofit agencies
  • Demonstrating ethical behaviors and complex problem-solving
  • Maximizing organizational performances and effectiveness
  • Empowering organizational cultures of innovation and creativity, team effectiveness, and inclusion
  • Developing scholarship, theory, and practices that advance the broad fields of leadership and organizational development

Curriculum

The Ph.D. program requires 60 credits of doctoral coursework beyond the master’s degree.

Doctor of Philosophy in Ethical Leadership Requirements – 60 Credits (Each Course is 3 Credits)

Core Leadership Courses– 21 Credits

  • DEL 801 Interpersonal Leadership
  • DEL 802 Moral Imagination & Decision-Making
  • DEL 805 Leadership in Action
  • ELI 801 Theory and Practice of Leadership
  • ELI 805 Strategic Leadership & Globalization
  • ELI 809 Innovation & Leadership
  • ELI 807 Ethics & Governance

Specialization Courses – 15 Credits

  • DEL 803 Complex Problems
  • ELI 804 Leadership for Crisis & Change
  • ELI 813 Leading a Learning Organization
  • ELI 814 Cross-Cultural Relations
  • ELI 817 Communication & Influence
  • ELI 999 Special Topics

Research Courses – 12 Credits

  • DEL 804 Assessment & Evaluation
  • RES 819 Research Methods
  • RES 820 Quantitative Research
  • RES 821 Qualitative Research

Doctoral Dissertation Courses – 12 Credits

  • DIS 900 Doctoral Research Proposal
  • DIS 901 Doctoral Research I
  • DIS 902 Doctoral Research II
  • DIS 903 Doctoral Research III
  • DIS 904 Doctoral Continuation (if needed)

 

Residency Requirements

Residency Conference: The residency conference provides an opportunity for students, community leaders, industry professionals, policymakers, and university administration and faculty to participate in structured face-to-face workshop style sessions facilitated at St. Thomas University over a multi-day period. These sessions create added depth, collaboration, and community creating the foundation for an enhanced educational experience.

 

Graduation Requirements

Candidates must maintain a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 to remain in academic good standing and must complete all required courses with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0 to graduate. Candidates must successfully complete and defend their doctoral research requirements.

 

Additional Information

Information relating to the program and courses is available by contacting the Ph.D. in Ethical Leadership Program Director. All graduate admissions inquiries should be sent to our Office of Graduate Admissions (information listed below).

 

Contact

Office of Graduate Admissions
Call or Text: 305-563-8792
Email: admissions@stu.edu