<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>The curriculum of National University's Doctor of Philosophy in Education with a specialization in Global Training and Development program offers study in leadership strategies, training techniques and organizational theories. Topics of discussion in specialization courses include workplace performance and production, learning theories, global training practices, global management techniques, organizational development, and training program evaluation methods. Foundation courses are designed to help you develop research and analytical skills necessary to complete the program's required dissertation. In the dissertation process, you will complete an extensive written and oral research project. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Prior to enrolling in National University's Doctor of Philosophy in Education with a specialization in Global Training and Development program, you should have already earned a master's degree and have some experience in an educational or corporate setting. You might also have an academic background in education, business administration, or management. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>You will be required to earn a total of 60 credits to successfully complete the Doctor of Philosophy in Education with a specialization in Global Training and Development program. This credit total reflects 48 credits in program coursework and 12 credits in the dissertation process. </p> <p><u>Required Basic Foundation Courses for a Ph.D. in Education with a Specialization in Global Training and Development</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>EDU 8000</td><td>Foundations for Graduate Study in Education</td></tr> <tr><td>EDU 8001</td><td>Advanced Scholarly Writing</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8200</td><td>Scholarly Literature Review</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8203</td><td>Research Methods</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8201</td><td>Statistics I</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8202</td><td>Statistics II</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8204</td><td>Advanced Qualitative Design and Measurement</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8205</td><td>Advanced Quantitative Design and Measurement</td></tr> <tr><td> </td><td>One additional Specialization or Elective Course</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>Select six courses from the following:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>GTD 7000</td><td> Human Performance: Paradigms and Possibilities</td></tr> <tr><td>GTD 7005</td><td>Strategic Links for Successful Global Training</td></tr> <tr><td>GTD 7007</td><td>The Role of Technology in the Global Training Marketplace</td></tr> <tr><td>GTD 7011</td><td>Best Practices for Training and Presenting to International Audiences</td></tr> <tr><td>GTD 7013</td><td>Evaluating Training Programs</td></tr> <tr><td>GTD 7019</td><td>Trainer as Consultant in the Global Marketplace</td></tr> <tr><td>ED 7017</td><td> Systems Dynamics</td></tr> <tr><td>ED 7030</td><td>Development of Organizational Leadership</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Examination Course</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>CMP 9700E</td><td> Doctoral Comprehensive Assessment: Pre-Candidacy Prospectus</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Dissertation Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9901A</td><td> Components of the Dissertation</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9902A</td><td>The Dissertation Proposal</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9903A</td><td>Institutional Review Board (IRB) and Data Collection</td></tr> <tr><td>DIS 9904A</td><td>The Dissertation Manuscript and Defense</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>You could be prepared to pursue directorial or executive positions in a variety of professional environments after completing National University's Doctor of Philosophy in Education with a specialization in Global Training and Development program. You might oversee the development and implementation of training programs in corporations, colleges or universities, government agencies, military operations, or management consulting firms. Positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Human Resources Director </li><li>Corporate Training Director </li><li>Education Service Specialist </li><li>Director of Professional Development </li><li>Training Development Consultant</li></ul>