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PhD in Leadership & Change

Advance Your Practice. Amplify Your Impact.

Antioch University’s PhD in Leadership and Change is a flexible, low-residency program for experienced professionals dedicated to creating inclusive, systems-level change. Rooted in social justice and educational equity, our program blends interdisciplinary scholarship, faculty-mentored research, and relational peer learning—empowering you to explore the issues that matter most to your field, your community, and your career.

Flexible, Purpose-Driven Design

Balance your career while pursuing a low-residency doctoral degree.

Mentored, Personalized Learning

Collaborate in a learner-centered, socially conscious community.

Real-World Research, Real Impact

Tackle complex challenges in your field with original inquiry.

Lead Where You Are. Learn with Purpose.

Antioch’s PhD in Leadership & Change is designed to meet you where you already lead—integrating your professional practice with deep, meaningful study.

  • Advance Without Stepping Away: Keep leading in your current role while gaining the clarity, confidence, and insight to elevate your impact.
  • Ground Your Learning in Real Life: Your workplace, values, and lived experiences aren’t add-ons. They’re the foundation of your doctoral journey.
  • Shape a Path That’s Uniquely Yours: Focus your research on the questions and communities that matter most to you. This is not a one-size-fits-all program. It’s built around your purpose.
  • Grow Within a Supportive Community: Learn alongside a cohort of peers and faculty who challenge, inspire, and support you throughout the program.

Fully Accredited PhD Program

Antioch University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring our commitment to academic excellence and quality education.

Ready to Lead with Purpose?

Whether you're looking to lead your organization more effectively, enter consulting, teach, or redefine your path, this program equips you to do so with clarity, confidence, and purpose.

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