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Leadership Studies Ph.D. Program


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Courses offered through
Leadership Studies
 
LEST 800 - Leadership Theories
LEST 802 - Decision Making Theories
                and Strategies
LEST 810 - Ethics and Social
                Responsibility in Leadership
LEST 811 - Human Behaviors and
                Relations
LEST 812 - Contemporary Issues in
                Cultural Diversity
LEST 820 - Information Technology as a
                Leadership Tool
LEST 840 - Organizational Structure and
                Dynamics
LEST 850 - Leadership in the Global
                Economy and Society
LEST 860 - Qualitative Research
LEST 861 - Computer Aided Research
LEST 862 - Quantitative Research
LEST 863 - Statistical Applications and
                Interpretations
LEST 870 - Internship in Leadership
LEST 900 - Dissertation Research
LEST 930 - Dissertation Writing
LEST 999 - Continuation of Doctoral
                Dissertation

 


Documentation Requirements

The following documents are to be submitted by all applicants.

  • Two official transcripts of all college-level academic work.

  • Three letters of recommendation (for study at master’s level) from professional associates or supervising faculty/professors from the degree granting institution.

  • An official copy of the GRE, GMAT, or MAT scores mailed directly to the University from the testing agency.

  • An official copy of the TOEFL score, if applicable, mailed directly to the University from the testing agency.

  • The completed application form and application fee stipulated by the School of Graduate Studies at NC A&T State University.

  • A  Statement of Purpose (two pages and double-spaced) explaining the reasons for pursuing the Doctor of Philosophy degree in Leadership Studies and detailing professional work experience or leadership research background. The Statement will also be used to evaluate writing proficiency.

 

 

Degree Requirements

 Students seeking to earn the Doctor of Philosophy in Leadership Studies degree are required to complete a minimum of 51 hours, 42 hours of coursework and nine hours of internship/research and dissertation writing. The program consists of 24 hours of core courses, nine hours of electives, nine hours of research courses, three hours of internship, three hours of dissertation research, and a minimum of three hours of dissertation writing. The 24 hours of core courses in Leadership Studies must be taken at North Carolina A&T State University.

 The program is designed for full-time and part-time students. All students must complete the program within a six-year period.

 Admission Requirements

 Candidates seeking admission to the Leadership Studies Program for the Doctor of Philosophy degree must meet the following requirements:

  • A master’s degree from a college or university recognized by a regional or general accrediting agency.

  • A minimum of five years of work experience at the executive or managerial level or a minimum of five years in Leadership Studies research.

  • A completed Graduate Record Exam (GRE) General Test, or the Graduate Management Admissions Test (GMAT)or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) as applicable to the discipline area of the student.

  • An applicant with his/her highest degree from a non-English-speaking country is required to complete the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) examination and obtain a score of 600 or higher on the written examination or at least 250 on the computer examination.

  • An applicant will be interviewed by an Admissions Committee as part of the admission requirements prior to recommendation for acceptance into the program.

Note: These requirements will be reviewed periodically and revisions made as appropriate.

 

 


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