Now accepting applications for Fall 2013

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The Interdisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership Studies is the only degree program of its kind in the state of Arkansas and is unique to this region of the United States. The program offers a broad-based, interdisciplinary curriculum using a scholar leader approach for preparing active professionals from education and government/non-profit settings to contribute to the body of knowledge in leadership studies and to assume increasingly demanding leadership roles in contemporary organizations.  The diversity of organizations represented by doctoral students allows for a rich exchange of ideas.

The program provides opportunities for practicing professionals to benefit from scholarly endeavors while those preparing for academia (teaching, research, administration) gain understanding of the importance of the world of practice.  Faculty from a variety of academic disciplines at UCA will prepare graduates to be effective researchers who understand how investigative findings may be applied in a broad range of work environments.

The Interdisciplinary PhD in Leadership Studies is a classroom-based program of study and NOT an online degree program.  Classes are held on the campus of UCA in Conway, Arkansas.

Our Mission

UCA’s Interdisciplinary Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership Studies is a premier doctoral program that prepares scholar leaders for academic positions and leadership roles in complex organizations found in education and government/non-profit settings. Scholar leaders conserve, expand and transform the discipline of leadership studies and recognize their responsibility to inform the world of practice.