PhD in Leadership and Change

The PhD in Leadership and Change is a doctoral program dedicated to the study and practice of leading that wins victories for humanity, large and small. Since its inception in 2002, it has and continues to develop in its students the knowledge, skills and habits of mind to engage in change that betters workplaces, schools and communities across the country and globe.

Now completing its 10^th year, an external review team concluded : “The PhD program serves as a national model to inform the continuing discussion of the nature of doctoral education in the United States and around the world. It is once again placing Antioch University at the forefront of innovation, leadership, and change. Moreover, the PhD program serves as a model for experimentation in innovation within the university itself, having a highly successful model as measured by student satisfaction as well as degree retention and completion.”

PhD in Leadership and Change Program Benefits

• National recognition for innovative interdisciplinary curriculum design which awards credit for the demonstration of learning and supports students’ individualized learning within a well-monitored structure
• National recognition for innovative hybrid delivery that allows experienced practitioners to live and work where they are, traveling to quarterly residencies for the three pre-candidacy years
• A powerful cohort model of peer learners who collaborate rather than compete
• Retention and graduation rates that exceed national averages
• Internationally recognized faculty who care about student learning and love what they do
• Personalized library support services with individual consultations and instructional sessions to support students from entrance through dissertation
• Personalized writing support which is praised by students
• Program leadership that   holds the founding vision while adapting   to constantly changing program, student and faculty needs

For more information we encourage you to engage with our facebook page, to call, email or join us for a residency session near you!

To inquire about a program transcript, please email program Registrar Vickie Nighswander: vnighswander@antioch.edu

A complete list of Antioch University academic programs that have been granted programmatic or specialized accreditation is available online.