Graduate Admissions

How to Apply:

Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership

Along with your completed application accompanied by $50 non-refundable application fee, you’ll need to provide a few supporting materials. Because there’s lead time required for some items, here’s a step-by-step process that seems to work best for candidates:

While you wait for your transcripts to be processed, you can begin your online application, which lets you build, edit and save sections of your application along the way.

Order your official transcript(s). Official transcript(s) indicating that the applicant has earned a Master's degree from an accredited college or university.

Personal Statement. One-page statement that summarizes the value of the program of doctoral study for your personal or professional growth and development.

Writing Sample. Upload a copy of your Master's thesis/paper or published work. Alternatively, you may provide a written response to the following question: What do you think is a major or current issue, in your area of expertise, that has a significant impact regarding the community?

Professional Resume.

Three letters of recommendation. Letters are accepted from professors, employers, or supervisors familiar with the applicant’s professional experiences.

Interview with the Ph.D. Program Director and Faculty member. After all the required application materials have been received, each applicant will be contacted to arrange for a personal interview.

Test scores (GRE, GMAT, or MAT) may be needed in consideration of an applicant with a Master's degree GPA below 3.25.

International applicants may have additional requirements and can review the application process for international students.