Graduate Programs in Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development
Graduate Programs in Learning, Leadership and Organization Development
Mary Frances Early College of Education - University of Georgia
The University of Georgia’s Mary Frances Early College of Education offers several graduate degree options and a graduate certificate in Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development (LLOD). Whether you prefer to study on campus in Athens, at the Atlanta-Gwinnett campus, or fully online, you can choose the format that best fits your career goals and lifestyle.
Explore programs at the M.Ed., Ed.D., and Ph.D. levels, or begin with a Graduate Certificate to enhance your current credentials or test the waters before committing to a full degree.
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Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development
On-Campus
Application Deadline: January 15
Built on a cohort model, the Ed.D. fosters deep collaboration and a strong sense of community beyond the classroom. Graduates describe their cohort as an invaluable professional network that endures long after the program ends.
Designed for professionals who drive change in complex systems, the program prepares scholar-practitioners to improve learning and performance across business, education, and nonprofit settings. From reflection to transformation, UGA’s Ed.D. in LLOD empowers leaders to turn organizational challenges into opportunities for growth.
Students also benefit from the University of Georgia Lifelong Learning Association (UGALLA), which connects learners, faculty, and professionals dedicated to advancing adult and lifelong learning.
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Learning, Leadership, and Organization Development
On-Campus
Application Deadline: January 15
Immerse yourself in advanced inquiry into how people learn and how organizations evolve. The Ph.D. in LLOD at UGA combines rigorous scholarship with real-world impact—preparing researchers to study, influence, and improve learning within organizations and communities.
Join a collaborative community of scholars dedicated to advancing research on transformation, collaboration, and human potential.
Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Learning Leadership and Organization Development
Online and On-Campus
Application Deadline: June 1
Today’s organizations need professionals who can navigate change, support adult learning, and guide teams through complex challenges. The M.Ed. in LLOD equips graduates with the knowledge and skills to design learning experiences, drive organizational change, and help individuals and teams reach their full potential.
This program blends practical tools with applied theory to prepare leaders who can make an immediate impact across industries.
Graduate Certificate in Complexity Leadership
Online and Atlanta-Gwinnett Campus
Application Deadline:
Fall - July 1
The Graduate Certificate in Complexity Leadership allows post-baccalaureate students to develop their own leadership identity and master the theories, methods, and practices of leadership to meet the continuous learning demands placed on leaders in today’s constantly evolving context. Within a faculty-supervised practicum, certificate participants will implement complexity and/or adaptive leadership in real-time within an agreed-upon setting.
The complexity leadership certificate consists of six, 3-hour courses. In addition to one elective course, there are five core courses culminating in a practicum capstone course.
Graduate Certificate in Organization Coaching
Online and Atlanta-Gwinnett Campus
Application Deadlines:
Fall - July 1
The Graduate Certificate in Organization Coaching is an excellent standalone credential—or a powerful complement to a graduate degree in adult learning, leadership, or organization development.
UGA is the only institution in Georgia offering explicit, focused training in organization coaching at the graduate level. The curriculum is aligned with both the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the Graduate School Alliance for Education in Coaching standards, ensuring graduates are prepared to deliver evidence-based and instructionally effective coaching for individuals and teams.
