Why ODU for Career and Technical Education?

Put your love of teaching to work outside of a traditional classroom. Answer the growing need for workforce education and learn to lead programs in career and technical fields.

With this online doctoral program, you'll prepare to design, deliver, and assess school programs, align them with academic standards, and prepare teachers.

This program is designed for university and school system personnel.

You'll earn a PhD in Education with a concentration in Workforce and Organizational Development (formerly known as Occupational and Technical Studies) and an emphasis in Career and Technical Education.

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Minimum
60 Credit Hours

You will complete core courses in research and workforce and organizational development, electives, an emphasis in career and technical education, and a dissertation.

Two 2-week Summer Institutes at main campus in Norfolk, VA, are required.

View Courses in ODU's Graduate Catalog

Attend class online on a regular schedule and access course materials online from any location. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

This program requires students to attend two 2-week Summer Institutes at main campus in Norfolk, VA.

Minimum
60 Credit Hours

You will complete core courses in research and workforce and organizational development, electives, an emphasis in career and technical education, and a dissertation.

Two 2-week Summer Institutes at main campus in Norfolk, VA, are required.

View Courses in ODU's Graduate Catalog

Attend class online on a regular schedule and access course materials online from any location. All courses follow ODU's regular academic calendar.

This program requires students to attend two 2-week Summer Institutes at main campus in Norfolk, VA.

Cost & Aid

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In-state Virginia Residents
$620 per credit hour*
Out-of-state Students
$642 per credit hour

Rates are effective Fall 2024 and subject to change.
* In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

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Scholarship Opportunities for Online Students

At ODUGlobal, we offer a variety of scholarships to support and empower you in achieving your academic and career goals, making quality education accessible wherever you are. 
 

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Careers in Career and Technical Education

Our graduates work as training and development managers, CTE instructors, workforce program directors, and instructional designers, equipping individuals with the skills needed for today’s evolving job market.

  • Higher Education Faculty
  • Career and Technical Education Administrator/Director
  • Workforce Planner
  • Technology Consultant
  • Distance Education Specialist
  • Researcher

Note for students in Washington State from the Student Achievement Council:

"This program is not intended to lead to teacher certification. Teachers are advised to contact their individual school districts as to whether this program may qualify for teacher advancement."

Career/Technical Education Teachers, Postsecondary
Growth
0.1%
Median Salary
$62,060
Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors
Growth
4.5%
Median Salary
$61,710
Information Technology Project Managers
Growth
10.8%
Median Salary
$104,920
Instructional Coordinators
Growth
1.8%
Median Salary
$74,620
Training and Development Managers
Growth
7.3%
Median Salary
$125,040
Business Continuity Planners
Growth
5.4%
Median Salary
$79,590

ODUGlobal Graduate Admissions Team

Elaine Ross, Assistant Director of Graduate and International Admissions

Contact us at globalgradadmit@odu.edu about admission requirements, deadlines, or anything else you need to know about the application process!

Angel Baker
Applications Coordinator
globalgradadmit@odu.edu
Angela Schlender
Applications Coordinator
globalgradadmit@odu.edu

Ready to Apply?

To be considered for admission to this PhD in Education program, you will need to:

  • be admitted to ODU as a degree-seeking graduate student
  • have a master's degree in a field related to occupational and technical studies

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You may be able to take up to four courses (12 credit hours) as a non-degree graduate student, before you are accepted into a specific degree program. 

Please contact us to discuss this option with an expert advisor.

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