EdD in Organizational Leadership

Reimagining Professional Practice

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evolution to societal impact, Meridian’s EdD in Organizational Leadership program empowers students to renovate outdated educational systems and drive meaningful change in their sphere of influence.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.

"Any real change implies the breakup of the world as one has always known it, the loss of all that gave one identity."

James Baldwin

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

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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Concentrations Available

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Accreditation and Financial Aid

Meridian University is a degree-granting higher education institution accredited by the Senior Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). As an accreditor, WASC is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. WASC is also an 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 as well as by the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs for the training of veterans and other eligible persons.

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.