Learning and Organizational Change Leadership (EdD)
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 in Learning and Organizational Change Leadership, 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. The EdD in Learning and Organizational Change Leadership online program empowers students to lead change in many organizations, from schools to businesses to non-profits and beyond.
The EdD in Learning and Organizational Change Leadership is a 54-credit program that can be completed in as few as 36 months. Students typically register for two classes each term, and course content is delivered virtually in asynchronous and synchronous formats. The program contains two on-campus immersion experiences that bring students together with peers and professors at Baylor University. The immersion experience, held twice during the program, allows participants to apply new skills and creatively solve problems collaboratively. The organization of a Problem of Practice dissertation 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.
Program instructors take a practitioner-orientated approach to shaping scholars with expertise in organizational change, learning, and leadership. Through this curriculum, students in the EdD in Learning and Organizational Change Leadership develop a multitude of skills that can be applied across professional settings. Upon completion, students are prepared to demonstrate leadership in areas such as: dynamics of organizational change, contextual learning and design, program assessment and evaluation, professional development, and research design.
Admission Requirements
Applicants to the Ed.D. in Learning and Organizational Change Leadership program must hold a master’s degree with a GPA that demonstrates strong academic success, which is normally 3.0 or higher, and preferably have at least two years of professional experience. The online Ed.D. program starts three times per year — in January, May, and August. The admissions team accepts and reviews applications year-round on a rolling basis. Successful applicants possess backgrounds that demonstrate an ability to excel in a doctoral program and a strong desire to have a positive impact in their field. GRE test scores are not required to apply to the Ed.D. in Learning and Organizational Change Leadership program.
All applicants must submit the online application, a resume/curriculum vitae, official transcripts of baccalaureate and master’s degrees from accredited institutions, three letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and a video introduction.
Requirements for the EdD in Learning and Organizational Change Leadership
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDC 5392 | Issues in Diversity | 3 |
| EDC 6336 | Qualitative Research and Data Analysis | 3 |
| EDC 6346 | Principles and Practices of Mentoring | 3 |
| EDC 6359 | Mixed Methods Research Design and Analysis | 3 |
| EDC 6360 | Instructional Design | 3 |
| EDO 6390 | Data Collection and Analysis for the Scholarly Practitioner | 3 |
| EDP 5321 | Data Driven Decision Making | 3 |
| EDP 5333 | Psychology of Learning, Cognition, and Affect | 3 |
| EDP 5334 | Statistical Methods | 3 |
| LOC 6333 | Problem of Practice Dissertation Phase Three | 3 |
| LOC 6334 | Problem of Practice Dissertation Phase Four | 3 |
| LOC 6361 | Leadership and Organizational Change | 3 |
| LOC 6362 | Community Leadership & Collaboration | 3 |
| LOC 6365 | Ethics for Leadership in Global Communities | 3 |
| LOC 6368 | Future Trends in Leadership | 3 |
| LOC 6391 | Problem of Practice Dissertation Phase One | 3 |
| LOC 6392 | Problem of Practice Dissertation Phase Two | 3 |
| LOC 6393 | Problem of Practice Dissertation Final Phase: Capstone | 3 |
| Additional Dissertation Hours (Optional) | ||
| Students may elect to take up to 12 hr. of EDC 6V99, but this is not required. | ||
| Total Hours | 54 | |