Leadership Communication Ph.D. Program
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Why begin a Ph.D. in Leadership Communication?
- Advance your career. Students in this program advance their careers in many different fields of work related to leadership, communication, and engagement.
- Increase your knowledge to more effectively work with groups and stakeholders so you can create the change you want to see in your field of work or study.
- Learn theory, analyze data, create your own applied research projects.
About the program
The Leadership Communication Ph.D. is an interdisciplinary research degree at Kansas State University that prepares you to lead change, advance communication, and engage communities.
The Leadership Communication doctoral program is grounded in community-engaged scholarship. Students explore the intersection of theories and methods of leadership, communication, and other areas of inquiry related to collaborative change. Through the study and practice of leading change, students produce original research that helps make progress on the most difficult challenges of our times. All of our courses are distance-friendly.
Applications deadlines
- Spring 2025 deadline is Aug. 1, 2024.
- Fall 2025 priority deadline is Dec. 1, 2024.
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Strong candidates for the program commit to...
- Engaging with others to leverage diverse perspectives
- Enhancing careers with foundations, NGOs, corporations, educational institutions, and governmental agencies
- Developing capacities to:
- Conduct original research
- Convene stakeholders
- Consult, coach, teach, and train in classrooms, organizations, and communities
- Facilitate change processes
Our students have a variety of academic backgrounds, professional experience, and civic interests.
Our faculty have the research expertise and professional experience to customize your learning in the program.
Requirements
- A Master's degree
- Apply through the Kansas State Univeristy Graduate School online. Spring 2025 deadline is Aug. 1, 2024. Fall 2025 priority deadline is Dec. 1, 2024.
- Curriculum Requirements
Questions?
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You can also contact Kerry Priest, Ph.D., director of the Leadership Communication Ph.D., at kerryp@ksu.edu.