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Workforce Training and Development Group
HUMAN CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT PH.D.
   

 

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

635. Statistics in Human Capital Development. 3 hrs. Study of the statistics used in research data analysis in Human Capital Development. Students will learn to make, execute, interpret, and defend experimental design decisions in preparation for dissertation research.

715. Change Leadership. 3 hrs. Investigation of change theories and models to maximize change implementation initiatives in an organization context.

745. Quantitative Research Methodologies. 3 hrs. Statistical Methods for designing developing, and conducting quantitative research in human capital development. Examines descriptive and inferential statistical analysis techniques.

750. Qualitative Research Methodologies. 3 hrs. Methods for designing, developing, and conducting qualitative research in human capital development.

755. Survey Design. 3 hrs. Survey design and administration methhods for social science, human capital development and organizational research.

760. Analysis, Interpretation, and Reporting of Research Results. 3 hrs. Statistical techniques used for research data analysis in human capital development. Course examines interpretation and reporting research results.

780. Seminar. 1-6 hrs. Study and presentation of humn capital development applications, practices and solutions.

792. Special Problems. 1-6 hrs.Study of Specific topics/problems (theory, practice research) related to human capital development.

797.1-6 hrs. Independent Study and Research. Students actively working on research, consulting with major professor, or using university resources, not in residence, and not enrolled in at least 3 hrs. dissertation credit, must enroll in this course for at least 3 hrs. each semester.

891. Research in Human Capital Development. 1-6 hrs. Investigation of current research and literature in human capital development.  A maximum of 3 hrs. can be applied toward doctoral degree in HCD.

898 Dissertation. 12 hrs.

 

 

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  • Application fee ($35)
  • Official GRE scores
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of qualifications and resume (This statement is an important part of the application portfolio. Applicants should use the title “Statement of Qualifications, Goals, and Career Objectives” with name and degree you are seeking in the upper right corner. The statement should address the following: reasons this graduate program was chosen, how the applicant plans to relate the specialty area to his or her education and experience, expected career benefits from this program, and any other matters that should be taken into consideration. Minimum of five pages double-spaced.)
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