Doctorate in Learning and Leadership
Competency Domains
Learning
Leadership
Research
Measurement
Organizational Effectiveness
Technology & Innovation
Communication
An inquiring scholar of learning with working knowledge of theory and practice in
• human learning and cognition
• learning differences, organizational learning, and instructional strategies
• adult (life-long) learning
An inquiring scholar of leadership with working knowledge of theory and practice in
• leadership
• transformation, change, and human behavior
• planning, critical thinking, and decision-making
An inquiring scholar of research and an active researcher with
• skills in reading and evaluating research
• skills in conducting research
• skills in reporting research
An inquiring scholar of measurement with a working knowledge of theory and practice in
• individual/organizational assessment strategy
• performing assessment and evaluation
• analyzing and using measurement, assessment, and evaluation data
An inquiring scholar of organizational effectiveness with a working knowledge of theory and practice in
• ethical behavior
• foundations of organizations (history and philosophy)
• current organizational transformations and emerging trends
An inquiring scholar of technology and innovation with a working knowledge of theory and practice in
• innovation and the relationship between innovation and technology
• application of technology in learning and leadership
• application of current technology and recognition of emerging trends
An inquiring scholar of communication with a working knowledge of theory and practice in
• human and organizational communication
• active listening, effective negotiation, and presentation skills
• appropriate and skillful use of verbal and written communication
