Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership and Learning
The Ph.D. in organizational leadership and learning program in the Department of Educational Leadership, Research and Technology at Western Michigan University is designed to develop and enhance leadership skills for those who find an institutional specialization unnecessary (i.e., not focused on K-12 or higher education institutions), with a special focus on organizational leadership and learning.
Why organizational leadership and learning at Western Michigan University?
- 100% of WMU educational leadership graduates were employed or continuing education within three months of graduation.
Application information
The EDLD Ph.D. Program admits for a start date in fall semester. The priority application deadline is January 15 with a final application deadline of March 1. Applicants who wish to be considered for graduate assistantship (GA) funding, in which they earn a stipend and tuition remission by working up to 20 hours per week, must apply by the priority deadline.
Your application must be fully completed by January 15 or March 1 (not just submitted). We recommend you submit your application at least two weeks prior to the deadline to ensure recommenders have time to complete their recommendations by the deadline.
EDLD has permanently suspended the GRE requirement as an admission requirement. Be aware that there may be additional requirements during the admissions review to provide supplemental information about applicant's preparedness to be in a doctoral program.
Assistantships
For more information about graduate or doctoral assistantships visit the graduate assistantships page or contact the Interim Department Chair, Dr. Jessica Heybach.
Required program of study
- Required Program of Study for students admitted Fall 2018 or later
- Required Program of Study (organizational analysis) for students admitted prior to Fall 2018
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