<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>How are learning management systems chosen and implemented? Which tools are used to measure performance? What are current theories and models used in instructional design? These are among the concepts you could expect to explore in the Training and E-Learning specialization of the Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Development and Leadership at the University of Arizona Global Campus. You will also study learning theory, performance analysis methods, development strategy implementation, and issues and applications of industrial/organizational psychology. Other topics you may review include organizational leadership practices, change management, and business ethics. In addition to coursework, you will research and develop a dissertation. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>You will be required to hold a master's degree from an accredited institution prior to entering the PhD in Organizational Development program. It is helpful to possess strong organizational and communication skills, as you will need to create materials that convey concepts to students or employees and organize these materials and learning tools into an effective program. Applicants to the University of Arizona Global Campus should have a high school diploma or GED; some programs may have additional requirements. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>As a student of this PhD in Organizational Development and Leadership - Training and E-Learning program, you must earn 62 credits to successfully complete your studies. This credit total reflects 44 credits in the major coursework and 18 credits in the area of specialization. In addition, you must complete three non-credit in-residence workshops. </p> <p><u>Major Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>ORG 7102</td><td> Advanced Seminar: Leadership &amp; Management</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 7105</td><td> Scholarly Argument I</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 8511</td><td> Advanced Topics in Performance Management</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 8510</td><td> Advanced Seminar: Leading Organizational Change</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 8518</td><td> Professional &amp; Business Ethics in Organizational Leadership</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 7410</td><td> Research Design &amp; Methods: Qualitative</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 7400</td><td> Research Design &amp; Methods: Quantitative</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 7402</td><td> Advanced Tests &amp; Measurements</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 7101</td><td> Assessment Tools for Organizational Leadership</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 7110</td><td> Scholarly Argument II</td></tr> </table><p><u>Research Course - Select one of the following courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>RES 7415</td><td> Advanced Statistics</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 7440</td><td> Advanced Study in Qualitative Research</td></tr> </table><p><u>Capstone and Dissertation Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>DOC 8770</td><td> Doctoral Capstone Seminar</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 8910</td><td> Dissertation Planning I</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 8912</td><td> Dissertation Planning II</td></tr> <tr><td>RES 8990/8992</td><td> Dissertation</td></tr> </table><p><u>Training and E-Learning Specialization Courses</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Code</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td>ORG 8201</td><td> Learning Strategies in Organizations</td></tr> <tr><td>EDU 8240</td><td> Theories &amp; Models of Instructional Systems Design</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 8205</td><td> Training Needs Assessment Models &amp; Methods</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 8210</td><td> Training Evaluation Models &amp; Methods</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 8213</td><td> Strategic Talent Development</td></tr> <tr><td>ORG 8619</td><td> Current &amp; Global Issues in Industrial &amp; Organizational Psychology</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Holding a PhD in Organizational Development and Leadership in Training and E-Learning from UAGC could lead you to pursue executive or consulting positions in corporate HR departments, school districts, government agencies, or nonprofit organizations. In these roles, you could develop learning materials, build training programs, oversee distance learning programs, or evaluate and upgrade learning software. You might also pursue a position as a college professor or administrator. </p> <p>Possible career paths you might choose to pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Executive coach </li><li>Director of training </li><li>Organizational development manager </li><li>Senior human resources manager </li><li>Vice-president of professional development</li></ul>