Delivered by the Baylor University School of Education’s Department of Curriculum & Instruction, the EdD online in Learning and Organizational Change prepares students to apply essential principles of teaching and learning to manage the dynamics of organizational change. The program is designed for experienced educators and other professionals in learning and development roles interested in leading and managing positive change in school systems, corporations, governmental or non-governmental agencies, and community programs.
Learning Objectives
Through this practitioner-focused curriculum, students in the EdD online will develop a multitude of skills that can be applied across professional settings. Upon completion, students will be prepared to demonstrate leadership in areas such as:
- Curriculum design and instruction
- Dynamics of organizational change
- Contextual learning and design
- Program assessment and evaluation
- Professional development
- Research design evaluation, assessment, and measurement
Program Requirements
The EdD online in Learning and Organizational Change is a 54-credit program that can be completed in 36 months or on a flexible schedule. The curriculum consists of:
- Foundational courses (15 credits)
- Organizational change courses (21 credits)
- Research methodology courses (9 credits)
- Two on-campus immersion experiences (6 credits)
- Capstone project (3 credits)
Why Earn a Doctoral Degree Online in Learning and Organizational Change?
Organizations evolve at the hands of motivated leaders who possess the skills to impart systemic change, whether those systems are present in schools and universities, government or private corporations, or nonprofit organizations. Through the EdD degree online in Learning and Organizational Change, students learn to examine educational practices in all settings by taking both a micro and macro view of learning. Graduates emerge prepared to address cross-functional challenges, influence systemic growth opportunities, and foster effective learning environments based on data-driven processes.
EdD graduates often pursue careers in leadership roles such as:
- Education-focused entrepreneurs
- Coordinators of learning and development
- Educational consultants
- Adult learning facilitators
- Curriculum developers
- Directors of human resources
- K-12 school system administrators
Visit the student experience page to learn more about the EdD online learning experience.
Join Our May 2020 Doctoral Class
Develop the skills to lead lasting change in your organization. Request more information now and start your EdD online in May 2020.
Program Delivery
One of the core strengths of the Baylor University School of Education is its diverse, tight-knit community. Online graduate degree programs from Baylor are designed to uphold the same high level of collaboration and engagement available to on-campus students.
Weekly Online Classes
Students will attend online classes weekly led by award-winning faculty who engage in group discussions and guided learning. Classes that utilize webcams allow students to interact face-to-face regardless of their location.
On-Campus Immersions
Immersions bring students together with peers and professors at Baylor University’s Waco, Texas, campus. The immersion experience, held twice during the program, allows participants to apply new skills and creatively solve problems collaboratively.
Capstone Experience
The capstone experience provides students with the opportunity to engage in research applicable to their own professional experiences, preparing them to implement meaningful learning and organizational change in those professional settings.
Start Improving Learning Systems
Are you ready to develop the skills to spearhead learning initiatives in your organization? Request more information about earning your EdD in Learning and Organizational Change online.