Doctorate degree in Leadership and Policy Niagara University New York

The Niagara University Ph.D. program in leadership and policy is designed to prepare doctorate-level-qualified leaders who can implement systemic change to further organizational and community goals in international, cross-disciplinary and diverse contexts. The program offers an innovative and unique cohort model.

The Ph.D. program focuses on the mission of Niagara University in bringing social justice and empowerment of those most in need to the forefront of research and provides a course of study in which professionals from various disciplines become change agents. This Ph.D. degree program is designed to enhance the research and policy leadership acumen of practicing professionals who are already established in their respective career paths. It prepares them for an enriched life of research and scholarship.

The Ph.D. requires 60 credit hours beyond a master’s degree, with at least 48 of those credit hours completed at Niagara University. The program admits candidates who have evidence of scholarly work and who are established leaders.

Niagara University is a private Catholic university in the Vincentian tradition, located in the town of Lewiston in Niagara County, New York. It was founded by the Congregation of the Mission in 1856. The campus overlooks the Niagara River and is about 4 miles north of the U.S.-Canada border.

The university offers a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in fields such as arts and sciences, business administration, education, and hospitality and tourism management. It's recognized for its liberal arts programs, as well as its professional programs, particularly in education and nursing.

The university is also known for its commitment to community service, with many students participating in service activities both locally and abroad. The Vincentian tradition of the university emphasizes service to the poor and disadvantaged, and this principle is integrated into many aspects of campus life and academic programs. The school's athletic teams, known as the Purple Eagles, compete in the NCAA Division I Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC). Sports include basketball, soccer, baseball, softball, and more.