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At ACU, our nationally recognized online degree programs are designed for busy working adults just like you. Our programs are intentionally structured to allow you to balance work, life and other commitments. As a student of ACU Online, you are part of a vibrant, virtual, Christ-centered community.

New students in our Ed.D. programs will receive a $3,000 scholarship awarded during their first two years in the Ed.D. program. New students who begin classes in our Fall 1 session beginning August 20, 2024, will automatically receive the scholarship. Eligibility is session-specific. Please fill out the form, and an advisor will contact you with full award rules and disclaimers.

Our Locked-In Tuition program guarantees you’ll pay the same price for your entire doctoral degree.

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

Strengthen your leadership skills and prepare to positively influence the culture within your organization. Our program is organized around five core competencies: personal development, positive leadership development, collaboration and communication, organizational assessment, and organizational culture. 

Upon completion, graduates will be able to:

• Positively influence organizations through the expression of their vocations.
• Create, interpret, and administer practices that contribute to learning and human flourishing in organizational contexts.
• Build shared understanding and quality professional and personal relationships through available communication channels.
• Demonstrate an understanding of data, information, and empirical evidence and will apply organizational assessment strategies to their organizational contexts.
• Demonstrate healthy leadership practices to influence organizational culture.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

ACU’s online Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership is designed to equip leaders to make a difference in their workplaces, schools and communities – all while continuing to work. Upon completing the Ed.D. program, you will know not only how to lead, but to lead with purpose based upon the foundation of Christian vocation.

EXAMPLE COURSEWORK

One of the Best Online Ed.D Programs

• Leading Organizational Change
• Introduction to Doctoral Study
• Self Assessment in Leadership
• Applied Research Problems and Literature

Abilene Christian University has been named one of the nation’s Best Online Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.) Programs for 2022 by Fortune magazine.

CONCENTRATIONS

POSITIVE LEADERSHIP

Growth doesn’t happen by chance. A leader’s approach influences results, and that’s the focus of the field of positive leadership. Dating back to the early 2000s, this concept focuses on the organic relationship between organizations and their members and harnesses this fluidity to nurture a culture of excellence and growth. This concentration examines the outcomes, processes and attributes that take you and your organization beyond existing to thriving and excelling.

HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION

For those aspiring leaders looking to navigate the complex landscape of healthcare services, this concentration emphasizes a dual focus on leadership principles and the intricacies of healthcare administration by allowing students to customize their experience through courses such as strategic planning, revenue cycle management, informatics, and innovations and trends in healthcare.

HIGHER EDUCATION

Now more than ever, leadership shapes a school’s and district’s culture. Providing a well-rounded understanding of the higher education landscape, this concentration equips you to shepherd students’ progress and promote faculty members’ strengths through courses in resource management, legal and ethical considerations, diversity, student development, spiritual formation, assessment and research.

CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

Collaboration is the backbone of growth. Yet, when an organization experiences conflict, the leader illuminates the path forward. The Conflict Management concentration focuses on the dynamics of interpersonal friction and effective negotiation and mediation skills. Developed for individuals in a wide variety of organizational and personal environments, this concentration also delves into organizational decision-making theory and practical alternatives designed to promote a culture of collaboration, resiliency and inclusivity.

LEARNING WITH EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES

How quickly and effectively does your organization or school embrace and implement new technologies? Don’t just wish or speak theoretically. Get a head start and begin developing a plan with the Learning with Emerging Technologies (LET) concentration. These courses focus on all things related to technology-enhanced learning environments, including course design and development, ways to meet challenges, the evaluation of emerging technology practices, the theory and structure of instructional design, adult motivation, and self-directed learning.

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ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS

To be considered for admission, students must:

• Complete the online program application accompanied by a non-refundable processing fee.
• Submit official transcripts showing earned bachelor's and master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university or the equivalent.
• Have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above, probationary status may be granted.
• Provide an academic writing sample.
• Submit a current resume.

Become a Purposeful,
Transformative Leader.

Ericka Hamilton shares her experience in ACU Online's Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership program. The flexible online format allows her to balance work, home, and graduate school.

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