Doctor of Education in Ethical Leadership Program

You desire to implement strategies for innovation.
You lead organizations through best practices.
You want to unlock your potential to transform the world through ethical leadership.

Are you passionate about transforming your organization to be more effective? Do you seek to be recognized as a leader in your professional community? The Ed.D. in Ethical Leadership provides a model for how professionals lead change, transform society, and apply strategic decisions.

With the Ed.D. in Ethical Leadership, you will explore leadership paradigms and develop a framework for how ethics, values and cultural influences transform society. This degree enables you to apply expertise to the study of ethics, leadership, and change management to strategically interact with other thought leaders to make an impact in your professional setting. This program serves professionals in a variety of fields including but not limited to, For-profit and Nonprofit settings, Public Service, Education, Business, Ministry, Healthcare, and Military.

Overview

Format

Accelerated classes meet online

Program Length

In as little as 32 months

Credit Hours

48 credit hours of study; 12 credit hours of dissertation

Start Dates

February 28, 2022

Total Cost

Tuition per Credit Hour

$700

Credit Hours to Complete

Approximate Total Due

$42,000

Tuition Payment Options

Curriculum

Course Descriptions

Program Features

Online curriculum designed to create community through discussion and interactive assignments.
Networking with other community leaders.
Case studies on managing change and providing ethical leadership principles within organizations.
The opportunity to solve any specific problems facing your organization.
Individualized support services and tutoring for the online student.

Faculty

Our faculty team is equipped with some of the best leaders in the industry. With most of them holding the title of adjunct professor for Olivet, this means that they are still working in their respected field and are able to bring real life examples to the classroom.

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Featured Faculty

We are passionate about investing in our students by helping them transform, not only their classrooms, but their communities! Olivet’s education programs are professionally developing teachers to better serve both the local and global community.

Karen Dowling

PhD Associate Dean, The Institute of Education and Teacher Excellence

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Commonly Asked Questions

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Payment Options

Option A – Financial Aid

Students must make arrangements to apply for federal aid through Olivet Nazarene University by filing a FAFSA at www.studentaid.gov.

Option B – Payment Plan

Students have the option to make monthly installments for the balance each term. Payment amounts will vary depending on the number of credit hours in the term.

Option C – Approximate for Total Package

Total package price may be paid in full by check, cashier’s check, Discover, Visa, or MasterCard, and is due prior to the first day of class. Credit/debit card payments are subject to a 2% service charge. Total due depends on the number of courses taken in the academic year.

Program Cost Disclaimer: While tuition is the main driver in the cost of your program, you should note that there are additional educational costs not charged directly by the University. These additional costs vary by program and include, but are not limited to, textbooks and other program specific fees.

Note: Totals may vary depending on actual number of courses required.

*** Financial arrangements must be complete by the term start date. Refer to options: A, B, or C. ***

For more information about payment options, please contact the Student Financial Services office at studentfinance@olivet.edu or 815-939-5245.

Doctor of Education: Ethical Leadership