Doctor of Education in Organizational Change and Leadership (online)
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Transformative
Flexible
Prestigious
Interdisciplinary
Become a More Effective Leader
The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Organizational Change and Leadership online (OCL online) is designed for leaders who are looking to drive systemic change in their organizations.
These leaders include individuals looking to grow in their respective industry, as well as those who currently hold or are seeking leadership positions across a variety of industries, including colleges and universities, private firms, nonprofits, and government organizations.
Delivered through a blend of online collaboration, class sessions, coursework and real-world experiences, this EdD online program allows students to continue working full time while building the skills that will distinguish them as leaders in their organizations.
Upon completion of the OCL online program, you will be equipped with the experience and expertise to:
- Use principles and practices of learning and motivation to supervise others.
- Drive innovation through technology-enabled and blended-learning formats.
- Organize and deploy organizational resources, especially human and financial resources, to attain organizational goals.
- Gather and interpret qualitative and quantitative data to assess the status of organizational priorities.
- Create a culminating dissertation in practice that demonstrates effective application of the program’s theories and concepts.
- Assess and reflect upon your own skill as a leader and the performance of your team(s) and organization, and then modify your strategies as needed based on those data.
Program Details
DEGREE AWARDED
Doctor of Education (EdD)
ESTIMATED LENGTH
3-4 Years
UNITS
PROGRAM COST
$2,354 per unit (estimated)
MODALITY
Online
NEXT DEADLINE
April 30, 2024
START DATE
January, May or August
CLASS TIMES
Select from class times Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday evening or Saturday morning in the Pacific Time Zone
Drive Change, Learn to Lead
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Courses That Prepare You to Lead
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Explore Key Application Dates
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Start Your Journey, Apply Now
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Two Distinct Paths
Students who hold a master’s degree or terminal degree (e.g., Ph.D. or professional doctorate) may be admitted with advanced standing and required to take only 43 units in order to complete the program. Master’s degrees and terminal degrees with a scholastic record of a 3.0 GPA or higher are considered eligible.
Students with master’s or terminal degrees
43 units of coursework
< 3 years to complete
Students without master’s degrees or terminal degrees
60 units of coursework
< 4 years to complete
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Dissertation in Practice
The OCL online program culminates with a dissertation in practice that will allow you to demonstrate effective application of the program’s theories and concepts. You will address a problem of practice in an organization or professional field and gather data to answer research questions and provide recommendations.
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On-Campus Immersion
In the first and fifth terms of the program, you will be required to attend an immersion weekend held on the USC University Park campus. This immersion experience will give you the opportunity to meet your classmates and professors face to face and complete various collaborative learning exercises designed to build essential leadership skills.
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Online Learning Experience
The online learning experience blends interaction with student colleagues and faculty during scheduled weekly live class sessions and content experiences and coursework assignments on the learning management system. Live class sessions are facilitated by faculty and include highly interactive, engaging and collaborative small-group discussions.