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Occupational and Technical Studies: Human Resource - Training Online

Program Length

60 credit hours

Degree

Doctor of Philosophy in Education

    A part of

    Darden College of Education & Professional Studies
    Department of STEM Education & Professional Studies

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    Why ODU for Human Resource Training?

    Businesses need highly-trained professionals to stay competitive. To train their employees, industry leaders need experts in instructional design, delivery, and assessment.

    Become a leader in business, industry, and government training. Earn ODU's online PhD in Occupational and Technical Studies with a focus on human resource training.

    Association for Talent Development Standards and the International Society for Performance Improvement Standards are developed through this degree.

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    Ranked #9

    Best PhD in Human Resources Online:
    Students Before Profits Award, 2020 - NonprofitCollegesOnline.com

    Required Courses

    • 60 credit hours minimum

    You will complete core courses in research and Occupational and Technical Studies, electives, a concentration in human resources training, and a dissertation.

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

    Online Learning Environment

    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 ODU's main campus in Norfolk, Virginia.

    Taking Classes Online

    Careers in Occupational & Technical Studies

    • Higher Education Faculty
    • Instructional Designer
    • Human Resource Trainer
    • Corporate Trainer
    • Distance Education Specialist
    • Workforce Developer/Trainer
    • Administrator/Director

    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."

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    Calculating Cost

    • In-state Virginia Residents$547 per credit hour*
    • Out-of-state Students$595 per credit hour

    Rates are effective Summer 2019 and subject to change.
    * In-state rate assumes residency requirements are met.

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    How to Apply

    In addition to admittance to ODU as a degree-seeking graduate student, you will need to have a master's degree in an appropriate field related to occupational and technical studies in order to be considered for admission to this PhD in Education program. Click here for application deadlines.

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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. 

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    You'll have a dedicated academic advisor for this program.

    Contact us if you have questions about admission requirements, transferring credits, or application deadlines.

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