Organization Development and Change, DODC

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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)

Electives (6 credits)

5000 or Higher Course (3 credit hours)
5000 or Higher Course (3 credit hours)

Culminating Experience (19 credits)

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.