Organization Development and Change, DODC

This leading-edge program develops experts in transforming organizations, revitalizing communities, and developing human potential. Designed for working professionals who seek to lead, consult, and educate at the highest levels in organizations and communities, the 3-year accelerated degree is specifically designed for busy professionals to advance their goals without putting careers on hold.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Doctoral degree, students in the Organization Development and Change program are expected to be able to:

Lead, manage, consult, educate, and facilitate organization development and change.
Utilize collaborative approaches across time and space at the individual, group, organization, and transorganizational levels.
Apply evidence and research process, including action research, to address real world challenges.
Investigate, scan, and diagnose challenges and opportunities with organizations and communities.
Design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based organization development and change interventions.
Integrate interdisciplinary perspectives grounded in the behavioral sciences.
Demonstrate personal and professional skills necessary to influence others as a thought leader and serve as an effective change agent.

Admission Requirements

Program is part-time and begins Fall 2019. Applicant are required to have a Master’s degree.
Documents required:

Two Letters of Recommendation
Resume
Statement of Purpose (Approximately 1,000-5,000 words addressing three questions. See the departmental web site for complete instructions.)

International applicants are required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTEA). Successful completion of ELS 112 will also be accepted for this requirement.

Additionally, Duolingo test scores will be accepted for applications through Summer 2025. Applicants of the Graduate College who have completed a previous degree (associate, bachelor’s master’s or doctorate) from a U.S. college/university or are from a country (click here for a complete list) in which instruction was delivered in English (and attended the university for at least two years) are exempt from providing these test scores.

Application Requirements

Admissions Categories and Grade Point Average Requirements

International Application Information

Course Name		Terms Taken	Grade	Core
Student ID:__________________________ Student Name:_______________________ Advisor Name:_______________________	Catalog: 2024-2025 Graduate Catalog Program: Organization Development and Change, DODC
This is for planning purposes only, please check with your advisor with questions about your degree progress
Organization Development and Change, DODC This leading-edge program develops experts in transforming organizations, revitalizing communities, and developing human potential. Designed for working professionals who seek to lead, consult, and educate at the highest levels in organizations and communities, the 3-year accelerated degree is specifically designed for busy professionals to advance their goals without putting careers on hold. Learning Outcomes Upon completion of the Doctoral degree, students in the Organization Development and Change program are expected to be able to: Lead, manage, consult, educate, and facilitate organization development and change. Utilize collaborative approaches across time and space at the individual, group, organization, and transorganizational levels. Apply evidence and research process, including action research, to address real world challenges. Investigate, scan, and diagnose challenges and opportunities with organizations and communities. Design, implement, and evaluate evidence-based organization development and change interventions. Integrate interdisciplinary perspectives grounded in the behavioral sciences. Demonstrate personal and professional skills necessary to influence others as a thought leader and serve as an effective change agent. Admission Requirements Program is part-time and begins Fall 2019. Applicant are required to have a Master’s degree. Documents required: Two Letters of Recommendation Resume Statement of Purpose (Approximately 1,000-5,000 words addressing three questions. See the departmental web site for complete instructions.) International applicants are required to submit scores from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL), the International English Language Testing System (IELTS), or the Pearson Test of English Academic (PTEA). Successful completion of ELS 112 will also be accepted for this requirement. Additionally, Duolingo test scores will be accepted for applications through Summer 2025. Applicants of the Graduate College who have completed a previous degree (associate, bachelor’s master’s or doctorate) from a U.S. college/university or are from a country (click here for a complete list) in which instruction was delivered in English (and attended the university for at least two years) are exempt from providing these test scores. Application Requirements Admissions Categories and Grade Point Average Requirements International Application Information Degree Requirements
Curriculum Requirements
Required Courses (36 credits)
CHNG 7001 - Introduction to the Field and Profession of Organizational Change
CHNG 7003 - The Science of Organizational Development & Change
CHNG 7004 - Use of Self as an Agent of Change
CHNG 7005 - Managerial Judgement and Decision Making
CHNG 7006 - Collaborative Change and Innovation
CHNG 7007 - Developing Talent in Organizations
CHNG 7008 - International Organization Development and Change Symposia Experience
CHNG 7800 - Seminar in the Behavioral Sciences
CHNG 7052 - Applied Research for Planning, Evaluating, Reporting, and Influencing
CHNG 7053 - Quantitative Research Methods in Organization Development and Change
CHNG 7054 - Qualitative Research Methods in Organization Development & Change
CHNG 7055 - Integrative Applied and Action Research for Inquiry and Impact
Electives (6 credits) 5000 or Higher Course (3 credit hours) 5000 or Higher Course (3 credit hours)
Culminating Experience (19 credits)
Course Name		Terms Taken	Grade	Core
CHNG 7980 - Readings for Preliminary Examination (3 credit hours)
CHNG 7990 - Dissertation Research (16 credit hours)
Minimum Total Credits (61 credits)
Additional Requirements Minimum 3.0 graduate cumulative grade point average Maximum of 10 credits of 5000-level coursework may be counted toward degree requirements Preliminary Examination or Project Minimum of 16 credits of dissertation research (maximum of 30 credits of dissertation research are applicable to degree requirements) Dissertation Defense and Publication of Manuscript on OhioLINK All requirements must be completed within eight years from the end of the earliest course used to fulfill degree requirements.
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Learning Outcomes

Admission Requirements

Degree Requirements

Curriculum Requirements

Required Courses (36 credits)

Electives (6 credits)

Culminating Experience (19 credits)

Minimum Total Credits (61 credits)

Additional Requirements