Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development Ed.D.

Admission to the Education Policy and Leadership track, the Higher Education track, and the Human Resource Development track of the Ed.D. are currently suspended.

The Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development is a leader in advancing knowledge about educational and organizational change in local, national, and international contexts. Its research, teaching, and outreach reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary and intercultural engagement with educators, scholars, and policy makers seeking to enhance leadership, policy, and development around the globe. Students in the EdD programs choose from one of three complementary but distinct program tracks: education policy and leadership (EPL), higher education (HE), and human resource development (HRD). The department offers M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in the tracks mentioned above, as well as comparative and international development education (CIDE) and evaluation studies (ES). Undergraduate programs focus on human resource development and business and marketing education. In addition, the department offers a variety of programs for practicing professionals and various licensure programs.