<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>California Baptist University's Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Organizational Change &amp; Administration aims to teach students how to transform organizations through administrative and executive job roles. Students have the opportunity to learn skills in communication, research, decision-making, management, and strategy and apply them to a variety of fields, including education, public or non-profit organizations, and private corporations. The program is designed for current leaders in the public and private sectors who wish to apply theory to their respective practices, but it is also suitable for students who wish to expand their job opportunities or start new careers. Students will also be able to work on a dissertation, where they will research a topic of their choosing and present it to their professors. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Students will need a master's degree or equivalent to apply to the program, as well as a minimum 3.0 GPA for unconditional admission or a 2.75 GPA for conditional admission. They'll also need a resume detailing their work experience, educational background, and extracurricular activities. All applicants to California Baptist University need a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The program requires students to complete 56 credits' worth of courses, several of which will be dedicated to learning research and completing their dissertation. The core program requirements, usually completed before the dissertation starts, explore topics in communication, management, and strategy, among others. </p> <p><u>Core Program Requirements (28 credits)</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>ORG 710</td><td>New Era Organizations</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 715</td><td>Organizational Change, Ethics, and Human Behavior</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 720</td><td>Organizational Communication</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 725</td><td>Human Resource Management</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 730</td><td>Leveraging Culture and Diversity</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 740</td><td>Strategy, Planning, and Change</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 750</td><td>Evidence-Based Decision Making and Innovation</td></tr> </table><p><u>Research Sequence (16 credits)</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>RCH 705</td><td>Research Design</td></tr> <tr><td>RCH 710</td><td>Data Analysis and Interpretation</td></tr> <tr><td>RCH 715</td><td>Quantitative Research</td></tr> <tr><td>RCH 720</td><td>Qualitative Research</td></tr> </table><p><u>Culminating Experience (12 credits)</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>ORG 785</td><td>Comprehensive Experience</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 790</td><td>Dissertation Experience</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 798</td><td>Dissertation Completion</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>The organizational change &amp; administration program is designed to help students pursue leadership roles in a variety of industries, mainly ones they've already begun working in. Some include K-12 education, higher education, public or non-profit sectors, and private or corporate sectors. Additionally, students could pursue research and academic positions. A few possible careers include: </p> <ul><li>University president </li><li>Academic dean </li><li>Postsecondary teacher (professor) </li><li>School superintendent </li><li>Chief executive officer</li></ul>