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.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please
Expected June, November 2025
Start date
January 2025
Bowling Green State University
BOWLING GREEN,
Ohio,
43403, United States
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.
Bowling Green State University is ranked as Ohio’s top public or private university for student experience.