The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Ethical Leadership is a fully online, asynchronous program that cultivates advanced leadership grounded in ethical principles, critical inquiry, and interdisciplinary scholarship. The program emphasizes higher-order thinking, contemplative reflection, and logical reasoning—enabling students to navigate complex challenges with clarity, integrity, and purpose.
Rooted in the theoretical foundations of leadership, ethics, management, psychology, assessment, research, and policy development, the curriculum bridges theory and practice across diverse organizational and community contexts.
Learning occurs through a collaborative and intellectually engaging environment, the program offers rich opportunities for dialogue, deep analysis, and scholarly growth. Students engage in thoughtfully designed learning experiences that support professional growth while contributing to a collaborative and intellectually enriching academic environment.
Participants typically hold or aspire to leadership roles in higher education, public service, healthcare, business, nonprofit organizations, K–12 administration, and the military (e.g., executives, directors, principals, and supervisors).
