Message from the Director
John Shoup, Ph.D.
Director, Leadership Studies Program
History is replete with lessons documenting how bad leaders have ruined good people, organizations, and societies. Fortunately, stories also abound on how good leaders have helped people, organizations, and societies to thrive.
The good news is that much of what it takes for good leadership to happen can be learned.
The interdisciplinary 58-unit degree is designed for working professionals in administration, athletics, business, church ministry, education (K-12 and higher education), government, non-profit, and public health organizations and institutions.
“Why study leadership at the Ph.D. level? We believe good leadership can be learned.”
The PhD degree equips candidates to be scholar-practitioners who can study, research, and teach leadership. Candidates learn what is required to:
- Be ethical transformational leaders.
- Shape organizational cultures to align with core values.
- Manage complex environments and implement creative and wise decisions.
Reach the highest level of leadership education with a PhD in Leadership Studies from CBU. This program is designed for individuals who want to make learning and leading their lifelong purpose. Graduates attain the theoretical, scientific, and practial knowledge for effective, ethical, and transformational leadership.
