Ph.D. Leadership Studies
"Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders for a New World"
The Department of Leadership Studies and Adult Education course work currently offers an interdisciplinary Ph.D. Our students represent a wide array of disciplines from both public and private sectors.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Leadership Studies (LEST) program is an interdisciplinary doctoral program designed for individuals desiring to lead and conduct social and behavioral sciences research in the field of leadership. The GRE/GMAT/MAT is not a requirement for admission.
The emerging interdisciplinary field of leadership studies covers a wide range of academic disciplines such as psychology, sociology, history, political science, religious studies and more. Our students come from a plethora of professional backgrounds including business, engineering, law, STEM industries, education, healthcare, the military and community-based organizations.
The intellectual climate of the program is enhanced through (a) networking in the academy and (b) partnerships and community networks that bring real-time academic, economic, political and social issues to campus through intentional connections for students in community-based initiatives.
The LEST curriculum requirement includes a minimum of 60 hours beyond the master’s degree, with 48 hours of coursework and 12 hours for dissertation research. Additionally, students are encouraged to focus in one of the following areas: (a) Leadership in Education, (b) Leadership in Organizations, or (c) Health Services Leadership. LEST’s goal is to produce leader-scholars who are critical thinkers and facilitators of leadership committed to engagement for all.
The only Historically Black College or University to offer a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies, N.C. A&T is committed to creating a new paradigm in leadership studies. We are even more excited about the possibility of having you become a member of the Aggie tradition, and we look forward to helping you maximize your full potential as we “Prepare Tomorrow’s Leaders for a New World.”
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