Doctor of Philosophy in Community College Leadership
Old Dominion University

Program Details

Old Dominion University offers the online Ph.D. in Community College Leadership. The Doctor of Philosophy in Community College Leadership (Ph.D.) degree is designed to meet the executive leadership needs of the nation’s community colleges. The curriculum is designed for professionals who want to increase their knowledge and leadership opportunities in areas such as: curriculum, finance, leadership and administration, policy development, and workforce development. Students develop skills that enable them to assume advanced leadership positions at community colleges; work for state councils of higher education; or work at regional, national, and discipline-specific accrediting bodies.

The program is designed for those currently working in community colleges who want to increase knowledge and leadership opportunities in areas such as:

  • Curriculum
  • Finance
  • Leadership & Administration
  • Policy Development
  • Workforce Development

% Online

Mostly Online

Program Accreditation & Licensing

Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

School Accreditation & Licensing

Old Dominion University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

Master Degree

Recommended GPA

3.5 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

GRE

Application Requirements

Official College Transcript(s), Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent, Occupational License

Additional Info

  • This program requires on-campus residencies.

Restricted States

Washington