Doctorate of Organizational Leadership (DOL)

The Doctorate of Organizational Leadership (DOL) prepares leaders in higher and public education, business, the non-profit sector, military and government to meet the personal and professional challenges of the future. The Doctorate of Organizational Leadership is a cohort-based doctoral program with flexible hybrid scheduling designed specifically for busy professionals.

Through an integrated curriculum that explores values, students are equipped for lives of responsibility, leadership and service. Participants are encouraged to be lifelong learners who engage in self-assessment, reflection and evaluation.

Ideal candidates are mid-career professionals who hold leadership positions within their organizations or have a strong desire to ascend to that level. They have earned a master’s degree and have at least 8-10 years of progressively responsible experience in their career field. Hood College's doctorate programs are now open to both domestic and international applicants.