“I commend you on taking this first step in the noble pursuit of a PhD in Leadership Studies! Our program is designed to equip you with scholarly perspectives to study, research, teach, as well as practice exemplary leadership in varied organizations and complex systems. Upon completion, you then join program alumni as thought leaders and field influencers serving throughout our dynamic world.”
Jason Kiker, PhD
Interim Program Director, PhD in Leadership Studies
Program Distinctives
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Receive Faculty Mentorship
Students are assigned a faculty mentor on day-one of the program and immediately begin the process of writing their research question.
Learn in a Cohort
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The interdisciplinary degree and cohort model allow students to interact with professionals from a variety disciplines and experience community with likeminded scholar-practitioners to enhance their learning on leadership.
Gain a Biblical Foundation
Students are equipped with biblically based ethical principles and practices which emphasize character, courage and wisdom.
Program Details at a Glance
Program Length
58 units
3 years, full time (part-time option available)
Program Cost*
Program Start Term
$44,425 Fall (September)
$700 per unit
$425 per semester general fee
Class Format
Hybrid classes meet one night each week. Students have the option to attend class in-person or online.
*Based on current academic year. Subject to change.
Accreditation
WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC)
Lifelong learning for lifelong leading.
School of Business Highlight
The Robert K. Jabs School of Business at California Baptist University strives to provide students with a strong foundation in business principles, practical skills, and ethical values to succeed in the dynamic and competitive business environment. The School of Business emphasizes experiential learning opportunities to enhance students’ practical skills and real-world understanding. Students have access to internships, cooperative education programs, and networking events that connect them with local businesses and professionals. The School of Business has dedicated and experienced faculty who blend academic expertise with real-world business experience. Faculty members are committed to providing quality education and mentorship to students.
The Jabs School of Business prepares business professionals with business and technical acumen, soft skills and ethical grounding to successfully live out their purpose in the modern marketplace.
Faculty Spotlight
John Shoup, PhD Professor of Leadership Studies, Jabs School of Business
Dr. John Shoup teaches leadership and educational history and policy at the doctoral level and has conducted research and workshops on leadership development and best practices. Shoup has served as the founder and director of a leadership institute, a university dean, a middle and high school principal, and a social worker in various service settings. He is an author and frequent presenter on topics related to leadership and education. He is the co-founder and long-time serving co-director of the Philosophy, Religion, and Worldview Member Community with the International Leadership Association and the coeditor of a book series on the humanities and leadership with Routledge Press. John has a PhD in Education with an emphasis on Educational Administration and Policy Studies from the University of California, Riverside. He also has a Master of Divinity and a Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Deerfield, IL.
Requirements
Admissions Requirements
Application for admission with a $45 application fee.
Official transcript from an accredited college or university reflecting the completion of a master’s degree.
3.0 cumulative or last 60/90 unit GPA. Additional opportunities may be available for a student to overcome an unsatisfactory GPA.
Professional essay addressing the following:
• Why do you want to study leadership at the PhD level, and what are your reason(s) for choosing a PhD program over other doctoral degree types in leadership studies such as an EdD, DMin or DPLS?
• Identify a general area of interest(s) for your dissertation research, knowing it can change as you progress through the program.
Prerequisites
*Must be completed within the first two semesters of the program Statistics*
How to Apply
Provide any supplemental documents required. 01 02 03 Application
Submit a graduate application at calbaptist.edu/gradapp.
Send official college or university transcripts.
Deadlines
Fall Priority Standard March 1 May 15
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