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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 Doctor of Education in Organizational Leadership program will receive a $3,000 scholarship awarded during your first two years in the Ed.D. program. New students that begin classes in our Summer 2 session beginning June 25, 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.

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.

FORMAT

100% online

CONCENTRATIONS

Positive Leadership

Higher Education

Conflict Management

Learning with Emerging Technologies

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EXAMPLE COURSEWORK

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.

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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