Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership - Human Resource Development Major

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Designed to advance the field of HRD, the Human Resource Development major concentrates on HRD theory, individual and organizational learning processes, and the various dynamics that contribute to the positive development of an organization’s human resources. Utilizing an interdisciplinary approach, students will acquire a breadth of knowledge across the field of human resource development and pursue in-depth research in areas of paramount concern, blending theoretical foundations with new and innovative practices.

The Human Resource Development major uses a cohort model that incorporates interaction with an instructor and other students.

Course Requirements for the Human Resource Development Major

• Completion of 48 credit hours of required courses plus a 0-credit-hour library research course and a 0-credit-hour professional development residency (the third of three residencies).
• Completion of a minimum of 12 credit hours of dissertation, including the completion of all requirements associated with the doctoral dissertation, including oral defense.
• Successful completion of the comprehensive exams following the student's coursework.