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Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Leadership Studies

USA

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What will I learn?

The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) program in Leadership Studies is an interdisciplinary terminal degree. It is a post-master’s program designed to engage professional individuals in a rigorous process of inquiry, practice, and reflection. The primary aim of the Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies is to prepare individuals to exercise leadership that will transform the quality of organizations, schools, colleges and universities, and other human resource institutions and thereby enable those organizations to attain specific goals and objectives while remaining competitive in a global society.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the doctoral degree, students in the Leadership Studies program are expected to be able to:

Apply theoretical perspectives of leadership to influence and motivate human behavior.

Develop, expand, and communicate understandings of leadership in context of their multidisciplinary and diverse professional knowledge bases.

Be a critical consumer and producer of a variety of research, evaluation, and data relevant to leadership, organizational behavior and/or practice in their chosen field.

Continually reflect upon, analyze, and improve leadership actions and skills to improve individual, institutional, and societal outcomes.

Become an active member of the community of leadership scholars; contributing both individually and collaboratively.

Which department am I in?

College of Education and Human Development

Study options

Full Time (60 Hours)

Tuition fees
$11,224.80 (9,47,081) per year
Instructional Fee: USD $5,612.40/semester; International Student fee: USD $3,994.20/semester

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please

Application deadline

Expected June, November 2025

Start date

January 2025

Venue

Bowling Green State University

BOWLING GREEN,

Ohio,

43403, United States

Entry requirements

For international students

Applicants must have graduated with a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university or complete the degree prior to enrollment. Students are advised to apply at least six months in advance for admission. International students should allow more time for the application process.

English Language Proficiency requirements

TOEFL IBT: 80

IELTS: 6.5

PTE (Pearson Test of English): 53

Duolingo English Test Score (temporarily accepted through Spring 2024 admission): 110

Completion of ELS Intensive English for Academic Purposes Level 112

Application deadline: Fall: June 16; Spring: November 3

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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About Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green State University is ranked as Ohio’s top public or private university for student experience.

  • More than 200 undergraduate majors offered
  • 80 percent retention rate for returning first-year students
  • Freshmen are automatically considered for scholarships
  • TRIO student support services available