- Director of Character in Leadership
Leadership
- Doctoral
Program Details
As the premier institution for leadership education, University of Jamestown offers a unique, online Doctor of Leadership program that transcends traditional business leadership. At the heart of our program is a desire to prepare scholars and practitioners to go out into the world and develop leaders of character—the kind who will positively change their organizations and communities.
Earning a practical doctorate in a field like leadership means you will have the opportunity to grow as a scholar and practitioner. You’ll learn how to critically understand theoretical conceptualizations of leadership, while also creating robust and meaningful responses to organizational and leadership challenges.
Unruh School of Character in Leadership Mission
As an academic community dedicated to pursuing knowledge in an atmosphere of Christian love, the University of Jamestown recognizes the need for leaders of integrity and courage. The Unruh School of Character in Leadership prepares students by developing the knowledge, values, attitudes, and skills which will enable them to live and lead with character and integrity.
What is it like to be an online student pursuing a doctorate at UJ?
Our Doctor of Leadership program is unlike any other business program because it is based on the servant leadership of Jesus. We focus on the continued development of self, others, and teams for the good of organizations, communities, and the world.
With courses offered online, flexibility is a given here. You can learn from anywhere in the world, balancing your studies with other commitments. At the same time, your cohort will be made up of individuals from diverse backgrounds with unique experiences. By bringing together different perspectives, expertise, and talents, our program helps foster collaboration and innovation—key traits of a leader with outstanding character.
Application Requirements
Applicants are NOT required to submit GRE or GMAT test scores to be accepted into the program. Applicants must have:
- A master’s degree from an approved institution
- A graduate GPA of 3.0 or higher
- 4-5 years of professional experience
Apply now in 3 easy steps:
- Complete an application.
- Submit your résumé, written statement of purpose and one academic writing sample.
- Mail official transcript(s) to: OnlineAdmissions@uj.edu
or
College of Graduate and Professional Studies Admissions
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Personalize your degree.
Our DL program focuses on leadership development with a strong emphasis on coaching and consulting. After completing core courses, students will increase their specialization by taking additional courses specific to one of three concentrations.
Individually Designed Concentration (3 courses, 9 credits) |
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| The professional doctorate allows students to individually design a concentration that best fit their professional goals. Students must select three doctoral-level courses from any courses offered at the University of Jamestown School of Graduate and Professional Studies. |
Coaching & Consulting Leadership Concentration (3 courses, 9 credits) |
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| Course | Title (credits) | |
| LDRS | 720 | Essential Fundamentals for Modern Coaching (3) |
| LDRS | 721 | The Innovative Consultant: Principles for Success (3) |
| LDRS | 722 | Contemporary Trends in Coaching and Consulting (3) |
Non-Profit Leadership Concentration
(3 courses, 9 credits) |
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| Course | Title (credits) | |
| LDRS | 730 | Non-profit Management and Leadership Strategies (3) |
| LDRS | 731 | Non-profit Performance Measurement and Innovation (3) |
| LDRS | 732 | Non-profit Funding: Fundraising and Grant Writing (3) |
Tuition and Cost
| Fall | Spring | Summer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (48 Credits Total) |
$4,500 (6 Credits) | $4,500 (6 Credits) | $4,500 (6 Credits) |
| Fees | $30 | $30 | $30 |
| Housing & Food* | $8,000 | $8,000 | $8,000 |
| Books & Supplies* | $800 | $800 | $800 |
| Transportation* | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Miscellaneous* | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Subtotal | $15,730 | $15,730 | $15,730 |
*estimated costs based on student surveys from 2023
Why University of Jamestown?
- In a smaller, collegial environment, students receive individualized attention and support from faculty and their advisor.
- A practical, applied doctoral project is embedded into the coursework—blending the roles of scholar and practitioner.
- You'll learn from experienced faculty in a community where leadership training and character development are integral to the University's founding values and mission.
Specialized Concentrations
Increase your specialization with a concentration:
· Coaching & Consulting Leadership
· Non-Profit Leadership
· Individually Designed Concentration
Student Learning Outcomes
Theoretical Design
Students will apply theory in critically understanding professional leadership and followership development and organizational assessment and change.
Development of Research-Based Applications
Students will develop working models for individual leadership, followership, or organizational assessment and development.
Ethical Guidance
Students will understand how to guide diverse groups and organizations through analyzing and evaluating ethical challenges.
Follower Development
Students will understand current leadership application trends and develop organizational, leadership, and followership assessment and development programs for implementation.
Coursework
Common Core
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
LDRS 700 |
Contemporary Issues in Leadership |
3 |
LDRS 701 |
Navigating Organizational Strategy & Design |
3 |
LDRS 702 |
Global Leadership: Cultural Intelligence |
3 |
LDRS 703 |
Leading Organizations: Culture & Climate |
3 |
LDRS 704 |
Followership: Team & Group Dynamics |
3 |
LDRS 705 |
Guiding Organizational Behavior: Motivation & Influence |
3 |
LDRS 706 |
Leading People: Modern Approaches to Personnel |
3 |
LDRS 707 |
Leading Organizational Change: Complexity, Readiness, & Resilience |
3 |
LDRS 708 |
Analytics & Assessment Tools for Organizational Leadership |
3 |
Research Core
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
LDRS 790 |
Strategies & Techniques for Data-driven Solutions |
3 |
LDRS 791 |
Action & Project-Based Research |
3 |
LDRS 792 |
Scholarly & Critical Inquiry |
3 |
Practical Residencies
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
LDRS 780 |
Coaching Theory & Practice |
1 |
LDRS 781 |
Consulting Theory & Practice |
1 |
LDRS 782 |
The Academic Professional: A Collegial Culminating Experience |
0 |
LDRS 783 |
The Academic Professional: A Collegial Culminating Residency |
1 |
Final Project
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
LDRS 870 |
Research Project 1 |
3 |
LDRS 871 |
Research Project 2 |
3 |
LDRS 872 |
Research Project Completion Extension |
1 |
Total Semester Credits Required: 48
After the completion of their core courses, students will choose between three concentrations: Individually Designed Concentration, Coaching & Consulting Leadership Concentration, and Non-Profit Leadership Concentration. Students will then take three additional courses specific to their concentration.
HLC ACCREDITATION
The Doctor of Leadership program at the University of Jamestown is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC).
- Program Director: Master of Arts in Leadership
- Assistant Professor
- Director of Online Undergraduate Programs
- Program Director: Doctor of Leadership
- Associate Professor
We’re all about making your education affordable.
We believe every student, regardless of their financial situation, should have access to a UJ Accelerated education. In fact, 50% of our graduate students receive financial aid.