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(501) 852-0912

U N I V E R S I T Y O F C E N T R A L A R K A N S A S

PhD inLeadership StudiesAdmission into the PhD in Leadership Studies program is highly

competitive. The admissions committee reviews materials in a holistic manner determining how well the applicant’s professional goals meet those of the program and how likely, based upon the materials submitted, the applicant will successfully complete the program.

To be considered for admission, the applicant must:

• Have completed a master’s degree with minimum GPA of3.00 before the term applied for begins and

• Have completed the Graduate Record Examination (GRE)within the past five (5) years.

To apply, applicants should submit the following to the Graduate School:

• Online Graduate School application;

• A non-refundable application fee remitted to the GraduateSchool;

• GRE scores from Educational Testing Services (ETS);

• Official transcripts from every institution the applicantattended as either an undergraduate or graduate student.

• A current vita or résumé;

• Statement of Intent, explaining how the program is alignedwith the applicant's professional goals (one to three pages);

• Three (3) letters of recommendation (sent directly from thereferral).

For additional information visit:https://uca.edu/phdleadership/application/

APPLICATION PROCESS

ADMISSION DEADLINESDeadline for admission application materials: April 1To apply, please visit our website: uca.edu/phdleadership

You may also contact Dr. McClellan at rmcclellan@uca.edu

Upon completing the program, the LEAD program graduate will be able to

• Articulate the complexities associated with leadership, theconditions under which leadership emerges, and theapproaches to leadership research ranging from traditional tomore contemporary theories;

• Analyze communicative and change concepts, theories, andmodels required by leaders in the 21st century to advanceorganizational and social change and development;

• Recognize and assess the relationships between and amongleadership, community and human capabilities, and quality oflife;

• Conduct scholarly research that contributes to the field andpractice of leadership;

• Address community and human development throughresearch and action development;

• Adhere to ethical standards in leadership practice and researchthat foster collaboration, higher levels of organizationalperformance, and justice.

LEARNER OUTCOMES

Dr. Rhonda McClellan Director and Professor PhD in Leadership StudiesUniversity of Central Arkansas 201 Donaghey Avenue, Mashburn 121 Conway, AR 72035(501) 852-0912

YOLANDA ORNELASEmergent Leadership in Immigrant Populations“The LEAD program gives me the opportunity to learn and understand the complexity of our environment seen from different perspectives due to the interdisciplinary aspect of the program. This enriches my knowledge and forces me to expand my research areas.”

JOSH WILSON Leadership Identity Development in Nonprofit“I serve in a nonprofit organization that supports individuals with developmental disabilities, and it is my passion to ensure that individuals are empowered with the opportunities to exercise personal agency. I chose the LEAD program to take my leadership to the next level and to become a scholar who addresses cross-sector challenges through a leadership lens.”

SHANON BRANTLEYPublic Health Leadership“Being a health care professional in the Arkansas Delta, I frequently witness issues related to health disparities such as low health literacy. The LEAD program provides me with knowledge and skills that allow me to facilitate change in how low health literacy is addressed in the Delta and across the state.”

REGGIE HILL Organizational Change“The LEAD program allows me to explore the challenges from different theoretical perspectives and influences me to think critically and creatively about how we use leadership research to enhance the quality of life and well-being of all Arkansans and in communities throughout the world.”

OVERVIEW OF THE PROGRAM

The UCA interdisciplinary PhD in Leadership Studies (LEAD) is focused on creating capacities of positive social change through leadership research and action.

LEAD students come from a variety of sectors, including nonprofit, government, and public (e.g., community development, arts, education, and public health). They enter through a cohort model and attend on a full-time (9 credit hours) or part-time (6 credit hours) basis. Research-productive LEAD faculty guide students in leadership studies-rich curriculum, discussions, and community-based research projects. Together faculty and students explore how leadership geared toward social change leverages human and community development, in order to influence well-being and justice for all. LEAD graduates are prepared to produce and use leadership research to transform organizations and communities.

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PROGRAM HOURS - 60 TOTAL Courses are required in the areas of leadership studies, organization and social change, research, and dissertation.

Harvell Howard Cross-Sector Collaboration

"Through LEAD, I have examined how integrative leadership influences Black male cross-sector collaborations. This knowledge equips me to positively impact the broader society."

LISA COOLEY Community Development & Chamber Leadership

“The LEAD program has taught me how research can guide community development issues. I have especially enjoyed the program’s faculty members who treat us as peers and have been incredibly helpful every step of the way.”