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Leadership Communication is an interdisciplinary graduate program with core faculty from these units: Communications and Agricultural Education Department, Department of Communication Studies, and the Staley School of Leadership Studies.

Director of Leadership Communication:

Tim Steffensmeier

Graduate Faculty:

*Lauri Baker, Ph.D. University of Florida
Soumia Bardhan, Ph.D. University of New Mexico
*Jason Ellis, Ph.D. Iowa State University
Soo-Hye Han, Ph.D. University of Texas, Austin
Brandon Kliewer, Ph.D.  University of Georgia
Colene Lind, Ph.D. University of Texas, Austin
Gregory Paul, Ph.D. Texas A&M University
Kerry Priest, Ph.D. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
David Procter, Ph.D. University of Nebraska, Lincoln
Sarah Riforgiate, Ph.D. Arizona State University
Tim Shaffer, Ph.D. Cornell University
Tim Steffensmeier, Ph.D. University of Texas, Austin
Mary Tolar, Ph.D. Kansas State University
*Jonathan Ulmer, Ph.D. University of Missouri, Columbia
Andrew Wefald, Ph.D. Kansas State University
Heather Woods, Ph.D. University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
 

*Denotes graduate faculty that are certified to serve as the major professor for doctoral students

Program Overview

The Leadership Communication doctoral program is an interdisciplinary research degree grounded in community-engaged scholarship. This degree is rooted in the theories and methods of leadership, communication, and other areas of inquiry related to collaborative change. Through the study and practice of leading change, students will produce original research that contributes to making progress on the most difficult challenges of our times.

Admissions

Our students bring a variety of academic backgrounds, professional experience, and civic interests to this program. Strong candidates for this doctoral program are committed to:

• Engaging with others to leverage diverse perspectives
• Developing capacities to conduct original research, convene stakeholders, and facilitate change processes
• Enhancing careers with foundations, NGOs, corporations, educational institutions, and governmental agencies

Application procedures require:

1. A completed application form
2. Transcripts from all colleges and universities attended
3. Three letters of recommendation
4. Two writing samples

Additional Graduate School regulations apply to applicants from outside of the United States.

Programs

• Leadership Communication