Academic Programs - Adult Education, Learning and Organization Development Program
Doctor of Philosophy in Adult Education (Ph.D.)
The Ph.D. program is designed to prepare students for leadership and research careers related to the education of adults. All phases of the program, from advisement to dissertation, encourage and support the acquisition of advanced knowledge and skills for conducting research and analyzing and reporting findings. The program provides classroom as well as experiential opportunities for students to develop research skills.
Program of Study
There are five major areas of course work: adult education core, electives, research in adult education, research methods, and post-candidacy course work.
Adult Education Core (15 semester hours)
| EADU 8020 | Adult Education in Social Context | 3 semester hours |
| EADU 9020 | Adult Learning Theory and Research | 3 semester hours |
| EADU 9030 | Program Planning Theory and Research in Adult Education | 3 semester hours |
| EADU 8010 or EADU 8190 |
History and Philosophy of Adult Education or Human Resource Development |
3 semester hours |
| EADU 8620 or EADU 8200 |
Adult Education Administration or Theory and Practice of Educational Change |
3 semester hours |
Electives (18 semester hours)
Research Methods (12 semester hours)
Research in Adult Education (12 semester hours)
| EADU 9601 | Foundations of Adult Education Research | 3 semester hours |
| EADU 9630 | Critique of Literature in Adult Education | 3 semester hours |
| EADU 9640 | Prospectus Development in Adult Education | 3 semester hours |
| EADU 9602 | Writing for Publication | 3 semester hours |
Comprehensive Examination and Prospectus (Minimum of 3 semester hours)
Submission of Manuscript for Publication
In order to be admitted to candidacy, students must submit a manuscript for review in a refereed research journal related to adult education.
Dissertation-Candidacy (10 semester hours)
Admissions: Fall, Spring, Summer
Links
Ph.D. in Adult Education Graduate Handbook
LEAP Department Graduate Handbook
Ph.D. in Adult Education Advisement Form: After the Summer 2009
Area of Emphasis in Human Resource and Organizational Development
