Overview
Degree Description
Reimagine professional practices and embark on a transformative journey with Meridian University's EdD in Organizational Leadership. Designed for transformative leaders, executive coaches, management consultants, educational leadership consultants, teachers, entrepreneurs, and anyone passionate about driving positive change, the program addresses the pressing challenges faced by organizations and societies worldwide.The pervasive crisis of learning and the unprecedented complexity it brings affects societies and communities globally. Meridian education centers on inspiring societal and cultural transformation, and from a systems-level perspective that is integral for developmental practitioners aiming to help organizations succeed.Organizational leaders today face demands that exceed traditional capabilities. The University's meticulously designed curriculum bridges this capability gap, empowering students to thrive in today's challenging environments. Through transformative learning experiences, delve into the powers of transformation, growth, and leadership, which equip students with the tools and insights to lead with authenticity, integrity, and purpose.Central to Meridian's EdD in Organizational Leadership program is the recognition that true knowledge transforms the person and changes one's worldview. As you engage with Meridian's curriculum, you will not only gain theoretical knowledge but will also learn to integrate it, shaping your personal and professional journey.From cultural evolution to societal impact, Meridian's EdD in Organizational Leadership program empowers students to renovate outdated educational systems and drive meaningful change in their sphere of influence. The emphasis on transformative leadership equips graduates to inspire change and navigate cultural complexities. Innovation becomes a guiding philosophy, encouraging creative solutions for societal challenges and inspiring new ways of perceiving problems.Explore the potential to create meaningful change as a developmental practitioner beyond traditional educational models with Meridian's EdD in Organizational Leadership program.Explore Video Center
“Any real change implies the breakup of the world as one has always known it, the loss of all that gave one identity.”
Program Goals
Educational Objectives
- To cultivate leadership capacities that further professional engagement in education.
- To develop creative inquiry practices and skills.
- To develop competencies required to facilitate transformative learning with an understanding of human development across multiple domains of practice and levels of human systems.
- To acquire competencies entailed in guiding human development in the context of cultural evolution and transformation.
- To acquire the competencies entailed in developing curricula that promote diversity and generative processes within learning communities.
At A Glance
- Applications Accepted
- Quarterly
- Highest Degree Required
- Bachelors
- Learning Formats
- Hybrid & Online
- Program Length
- 30-42 Months
- Total Credits Required
- 92 Credits
- Cost Per Credit
- $676
- Accreditation
- WASC
Requirements
Graduation Requirements
- Students are expected to complete 92 coursework credits (920 hours).
- Students are expected to complete a Creative Action Project (capstone).
- The completion of an original research Dissertation is required.
- Students have a maximum of eight (8) years from their initial date of enrollment to complete this degree.
Admissions
Admission Requirements
- A Bachelor's degree is required for admission to Meridian's graduate degree programs.
- Students submit an online application form along with documents such as official transcripts, a personal statement, and letters of recommendation. The Admissions Committee reviews all applications and invites select applicants to proceed to an interview. More information is available on the Application Process page.
- All students are expected to be proficient in the English language as all instruction at Meridian is offered in English.
Curriculum
Academic Structure
Meridian's academic structure gives students the flexibility to navigate the University's curricular architecture in ways that match their passions, professional goals, and other life commitments.
The structure is designed to serve a diverse student body, who live around the globe, have varied cultural and clinical visions for their careers, and are at different stages in their professional journey.
Students enroll in a degree program, can elect a concentration, and register for one or multiple courses each quarter. In addition to core courses for the specific degree program and anchor courses that represent the Transformative Learning intent of Meridian's curriculum, students select elective courses that align with their Meridian concentration, background, and career path.
Flexible Delivery
Learning Formats
Meridian University offers two learning formats: Online and Hybrid.
- The Online format is ideal for students completing their degrees remotely, combining synchronous and asynchronous learning.
- The Hybrid format is tailored for those seeking a blend of online learning and in-person classes at Meridian's Los Angeles Campus.
Concentrations
Concentrations Available
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Meridian University is a degree-granting higher education institution accredited by WASC Senior College & University Commission (WSCUC). As an institutional accreditor, WSCUC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. WSCUC is also the institutional accreditor of the University of California, Berkeley, UCLA, and Stanford University.
Meridian is approved by the U.S. Department of Education for participation in the Federal Student Aid programs, and by the California State Approving Agency for Veterans Education (CSAAVE) for the training of veterans and other eligible persons. Veterans education benefits are administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
The University is approved by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to provide form I-20 to eligible international students, enabling travel to and stay in the United States.
Meridian offers institutional financial aid to qualified international students.
In-Person and Hybrid Learning
The Los Angeles Campus is the primary location for in-person and hybrid courses at Meridian University. Students have the opportunity to engage face-to-face with faculty and peers while also benefiting from the flexibility of online coursework.
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