About this Program
Old Dominion University offers a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Education with a concentration in Workforce & Organizational Development. The Ph.D. in Workforce and Organizational Development concentration -- formerly Occupational & Technical Studies -- has three emphases: technology education, career and technical education, and human resources - training. The Ph.D. is delivered on campus and through the University’s distance learning system. All students must be on the Norfolk campus for two, two-week summer Institute sessions. The focus of the degree is to prepare university faculty, directors/supervisors of career and technical education, and directors of training departments in business, industry, and government.
Program Highlights
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Doctoral graduates model exemplary skills and behaviors for today's complex education and business environments.
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Every individual who completes this doctoral program, regardless of his/her concentration, will develop competencies for using research and applying statistics to make data-based decisions.
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Doctoral graduates use research, theory, and practice to create knowledge that is used in today’s complex educational, business, and industry environments and emerge as leaders in their chosen fields.
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Program is offered both full-time & part-time.
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Requirements
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Graduate grade point average.
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Undergraduate grade point average.
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Essay, 1500 word; and goodness of fit with program goals, faculty expertise, and supporting references.
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Graduate assistantships and fellowships may be available. Contact the graduate program director for information.
Careers
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Plan, direct, or coordinate research, instructional, student administration and services, and other educational activities at postsecondary institutions, including universities, colleges, and junior and community colleges.
Plan, direct, or coordinate the training and development activities and staff of an organization. Confer with management and conduct surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes, changes, and other factors. Conduct orientation sessions and arrange on-the-job training for new hires.
Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, facilities planning and maintenance, custodial operations, and other office support services.
Teach occupational, career and technical, or vocational subjects at the secondary school level in public or private schools.
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Cost of Attendance
Tuition is charged per credit hour. Amounts shown are tuition only and do not include mandatory fees, technology-delivered course fees, course-specific fees, books, housing, meal plans, or other costs. Campus-based students may take technology-delivered or online courses. Tuition is based on student classification. Fees for technology-delivered courses and other costs are listed on the ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ tuition and fees page.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending Old Dominion University, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at Old Dominion, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
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