PhD in Leadership

Advanced education in theory, practice, and research of leadership across a range of organizational and community settings.

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Request a Brochure

To find out more, request an information brochure. Additionally one of the PhD program faculty will contact you to answer questions you may have about the program.

Only 5–7 students will be admitted to the program per year. To be considered for the program starting in the Fall quarter, applications must be completed before February 1.

Ready to take your next step?

The PhD in Leadership program focuses on the development of fresh, innovative ways to think about models, issues, and problems in the field, and on adding to the body of research-based knowledge in the field. Students will explore and critically analyze various areas of leadership, develop a specialized study program, and pursue excellence in research culminating in a dissertation.

"What I love best about the program is the intimacy. Our groups are small so we have the timeto get that one-to-one mentoring from faculty as well as to grow individual at our own pace."

The La Sierra Advantage



Personalized Attention

We will help you shape your program to better fit your needs and interests.

Small Classes

You will get to know your professors and participate in conferences and research with them.

Time to learn

Courses are held once a week in the evenings, with time for learning to absorb. (Summer courses are in intensive format).

In Person, in Real-Time Connection

All learning options take place in the classrooms on our campus, face to face with instructors and fellow students.

Stop waiting.
Jump-start your future.

Join faculty and fellow students in exploring this dynamic area of study. Discover how you can contribute to the understanding and practice of leadership in today’s world.

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Customize Your Degree

Customize Your Degree

You have options and choices in shaping your plan of study to work best for your goals and interests.

Customize Your Degree

Career Opportunities

Strengthen what you can bring to career opportunities such as principalship, superintendency, higher education, leadership in a nonprofit organization, and church administration.

Customize Your Degree

Get Published

Share your research in scholarly venues. During the program students, working under the direction of faculty members, will submit at least one scholarly article for publication.

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Assistantships and financial aid are available.
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