With an emphasis on applied and evidence-based research, the Ph.D. in Strategic Leadership and Administrative Studies (SLAS) offers students an interdisciplinary doctoral program designed for professional adults by accommodating their contemporary busy lifestyles, while also providing a cutting-edge, innovative, and cost-effective quality education. Our outstanding and experienced faculty, including Fulbright Scholars, uses dynamic teaching methods designed for learning adults and effective graduate studies.
Established in 1996, Marywood's doctoral program is completely online with an executive-type curriculum structured for the development of strategic leadership and administrative skills in interdisciplinary research-oriented doctoral studies.
Foundation Courses (21 credits):
SLAS 6001 Administrative and Leadership Theories
SLAS 6002 Ethical Leadership
SLAS 6003 Policy Analysis and Organizational Dynamics
SLAS 6004 Program Assessment and Evaluation
SLAS 6005 Organizational Budget and Finance
SLAS 6006 Administrative Law
SLAS 6007 Equity and Inclusion
Research Courses (18 credits):
SLAS 6008 Qualitative Research Design
SLAS 6009 Quantitative Research Design
SLAS 6010 Advanced Quantitative Research
SLAS 6011 Statistical Analysis
SLAS 6012 Pre-Dissertation Seminar
SLAS 6013 Qualifying Seminar
Dissertation (minimum of 9 credit hours):
SLAS 7000 Doctoral Dissertation
Electives (12 credits): Waived through Advanced placement
Our Ph.D. program prepares students to address the most complex challenges of the modern era and provide leadership in any professional setting, but a doctoral degree from Marywood is particularly useful in the areas of:
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