Organizational Studies, EdD

Program Description:

The focus of the doctoral program in Organizational Studies is to develop scholar-practitioners committed to exploring and expanding research related to the practice and processes of organizations. Graduates will deepen their understandings related to leadership and change within organizations. The program will provide participants with knowledge and skills both to conduct robust research and to strengthen practices in organizations and to establish networks for education, psychology, urban affairs, and health and human services, to name a few. The program goals will be achieved through core courses in organizational studies, an internship, and research for developing an inquiry agenda that includes a doctoral dissertation. Students can develop a concentration in Leadership Studies or Learning Organizations in addition to the core courses.

Admissions Requirements:

Master’s degree in an education, leadership, human services or a related field from an accredited university, with a 3.3 GPA or higher.
Evidence of five years of successful professional management experience, e.g. Project Leader, Assistant Manager, Principal, Education Administration, Classroom Teacher with leadership role, Associate Director and/or Personnel Manager.
Proof of basic statistical competence, i.e. course work in the master’s degree or work in a profession where statistical competence is required. If evidence is not provided, a basic statistics course may be taken by the student prior to an admission decision.
Written expository essay included with application in response to specified topic in organizational studies.
Interview with the Admissions Committee which will include career statement (plans) and an assessment for potential for doctoral level work, e.g. oral skills, ability to conceptualize issues, etc.
Written responses completed during the interview to demonstrate writing ability.
Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores or Millers Analogy Test (MAT) scores at the 50th percentile or above for education or social science majors (not more than 5 years old).
Two letters of recommendations

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Program Requirements:

Core Courses

DOS 9010 - History and Theory of Organizational Studies Credit Hour(s): 4
DOS 9020 - Organizational Leadership Skills: Communication, Ethics, and Relationships Credit Hour(s): 4
DOS 9030 - Systems and Change in Organizational Settings Credit Hour(s): 4
DOS 9040 - Organizations in a Global Environment Credit Hour(s): 4
DOS 9050 - Advanced Research Methods I Credit Hour(s): 4
DOS 9060 - Advanced Research Methods II Credit Hour(s): 4
DOS 9000 - Colloquium in Organizational Studies Credit Hour(s): 1 (1 Sem. Hour, two years)

Concentration in Leading or Learning: 25 Hours

(includes internship)

DOS 9800 - Internship in Organizational Studies Credit Hour(s): 1 to 3 (4 hours required as part of concentration courses)