Doctoral (Ph.D.) Program in Leadership Studies (DPLS)
With well over three-hundred graduates, the Doctoral Program in Leadership Studies has achieved national recognition and international reach. The faculty come from diverse backgrounds and lend the program a rich experience base. Students of the program also represent a broad range of professions and cultures. Most recently the program has welcomed students from Afghanistan, Canada, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Venezuela, Zimbabwe as well as from the Spokane Native American Nation.
Among other professional roles, graduates are CEOs of major corporations, professors throughout the world, international leadership consultants, members of research think-tanks, directors of universities, presidents of organizations, entrepreneurs, and leaders of profound influence in varied professions. Most students are working professionals while pursuing the degree. They enter the program often already established in leadership positions.The program is instrumental in deepening the development of the students' leadership potentials.
Updated: September 18, 2009
