Degree Programs
Graduate & Doctoral
Doctorate in Organization Development
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Program Summary
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Curriculum & Dissertation
The Ph.D. program in Organization Development (O.D.) is dedicated to better understanding the work of the O.D. professional within the context of global trends and emerging problems. It prepares management professionals with state-of-the-art education in the field. The coursework is designed for organization development professionals who perceive the management of change and the creation of high-performance organizations as central parts of their careers. It is designed as a full-time program (eight credits per quarter), integrated with and complementary to full-time work activities. Classes are generally held on weekends.
The first set of context courses concentrates on setting the tone and developing sensitivity to the role of organization development in terms of social responsibility in the national and global arenas. These courses review the nature of emerging problems and the role of organizations and organization development in responding to these problems. Heavy emphasis is placed on the philosophy of science and organization research and theory.
The second set of context courses places organization development within management and the strategic role of organization development. The second-year curriculum is devoted to the development of a core of organization development competencies and selected, advanced topics courses covering state-of-the-art interventions. Qualitative and quantitative research methods, as well as organizational theory and research coursework, comprise much of the second-year coursework.
The third year consists of continued advanced topics courses, including an international seminar and completion of the dissertation.
Mary Werries
217-525-1420 Extension 241
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Springfield College in Illinois
217-525-1420, Ext. 287