Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Education
Training and Performance Improvement Specialization
School of Education
This online PhD specialization will help you combine practice with theory and advanced skills in critical thinking, research, and problem solving. The program will deepen your understanding of strategic and tactical issues that are critical to the success of performance improvement interventions.
You may be eligible for transfer credits of up to 48 credits. Residency Requirements: As a doctoral learner you will attend residential colloquia in addition to your online courses. Taken during specific milestones in your program, you will attend three colloquia, each one week in length.
- ENROLL NOW FOR CLASSES BEGINNING: February 3, 2025
- COST PER QUARTER: $4,050
- (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment)
- TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS: 120
 
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Core Courses:
- ED 8004 - Societal and Cultural Change - 4 credits
- ED 8113 - Advanced Study in Research Methods - 4 credits
Specialization Courses:
- ED 7631 - Introduction to Training and Performance Systems - 4 credits
- ED 7641 - Needs Assessment: Models and Procedures - 4 credits
- ED 7662 - Designing Training and Performance Solutions - 4 credits
- ED 7672 - Delivery Systems for Training and Performance Improvement - 4 credits
- ED 7652 - Evaluating Training and Performance Improvement Systems - 4 credits
- ED 7675 - Return on Investment in Training and Performance Improvement - 4 credits
- ED 502 - Survey of Human Resource Development Research - 4 credits
- ED 9984 - Doctoral Comprehensive Examination I - 4 credits
- ED 9985 - Comprehensive Examination II - 4 credits
- ED 9996 - Dissertation Research I - 4 credits
- ED 9997 - Dissertation Research II - 4 credits
- ED 9998 - Dissertation Research III - 4 credits
- ED 9999 - Dissertation Research IV - 4 credits
Choose three from the following courses:
- ED 830 - Coaching for High Performance - 4 credits
- ED 839 - International Aspects of Adult Education - 4 credits
- ED 851 - Principles of Learning and Instructional Design - 4 credits
- ED 7210 - The Delivery of Distance Education - 4 credits
- ED 7673 - The Future of Corporate and Technical Training: Topics and Trends - 4 credits
- ED 8111 - The Historical and Social Foundations of Education - 4 credits
Twelve Elective Courses:
Choose any graduate courses.
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