Academic Programs - Adult Education, Learning and Organization Development Program
Human Resource & Organization Development Area of Emphasis
The Human Resource and Organizational Development (HROD) area of emphasis provides an opportunity for students pursuing a Ph.D. in Adult Education to focus their academic preparation on courses, research, and theory related to human resource and organization development and/or workplace learning.
For this area of emphasis, students must complete five courses related to HROD:
Required
- EADU 8190, Human Resource Development
- EADU 8200, Theory and Practice of Educational Change
- EADU 9050, Human Resource and Organization Development
Electives: In addition to the three required courses, students will choose two HROD-related electives that will assist them in the direction of their research and career goals. These should be negotiated with and approved by the student’s Major Professor and committee and clearly demonstrate a focus on HROD.
- Elective in or highly related to HROD
- Elective in or highly related to HROD
Note: Students, who have earned their M.Ed. in HROD at UGA and, thus, have already taken EADU 8190 and EADU 8200, would be required to take (a) EADU 9050 and (b) four electives focused on HROD.
In addition, students completing the HROD area of emphasis must complete a dissertation that is focused on human resource and organization development and/or workplace learning.
All requirements regarding additional coursework, residency requirements, policies for comprehensive exams, article submission, dissertation prospectus and dissertation, continuous enrollment, and time limitation remain the same as outlined for the Ph.D. in Adult Education.
Applying for the HROD Area of Emphasis
To facilitate completion of the requirements for the HROD area of emphasis, students should apply for admission as early in their program as possible. Students are invited complete two copies of the HROD Area of Emphasis Application and submit this to the degree program specialist/academic advisor of Lifelong Education, Administration and Policy. This will be reviewed by the HROD Coordinator and/or faculty and the student will be notified.
Completing Requirements for the HROD Area of Emphasis
To ensure that the HROD area of emphasis is completed and is notated on the student’s transcript, please submit the HROD Area of Emphasis Completion Form at the same time that the Application for Admission to Canidacy for Doctoral Degress form is submitted to the degree program specialist/academic advisor of Lifelong Education, Administration and Policy.
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November 2, 2009
