Program Description

The focus of the doctoral program in Organizational Studies is to develop scholar-practitioners committed to exploring and expanding research related to the practice and processes of organizations. Graduates will deepen their understandings related to leadership and change within organizations. The program will provide participants with knowledge and skills both to conduct robust research and to strengthen practices in organizations and to establish networks for education, psychology, urban affairs, and health and human services, to name a few. The program goals will be achieved through core courses in organizational studies, an internship, and research for developing an inquiry agenda that includes a doctoral dissertation. Students can develop a concentration in Leadership Studies or Learning Organizations in addition to the core courses.