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EdD Human Resource Development at University of Arkansas

University of Arkansas, United States

Programme overview

The EdD in Human Resource Development is an online doctorate of at least 54 semester hours designed for leadership careers in education, business or industry.

Faculty: Graduate School  |  Department: Counseling, Leadership and Research Methods  |  Duration: Minimum 54 semester hours (online)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Fayetteville, AR, United States

What you will study

Research and statistics account for 36 of the 54 hours, including 18 dissertation hours. Students need a GPA of at least 3.25 and no credit is given for grades below C. Sample courses include Quantitative Research Design and Analysis, Theoretical and Conceptual Frameworks in HRD and Training and Development.

Career pathways

Leadership careers in education, business or industry.

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Application information

Entry requirements

EdD: an earned master's degree; an EdD-specific application, autobiographical sketch and resume. Selection considers prior work experience, interest in HRD careers, commitment to online delivery and graduate GPA.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate entry terms: Fall, Spring and Summer sessions.

Graduate School application deadlines: August 1 for fall, December 1 for spring, April 15 for summer sessions; some departments set earlier deadlines. The application fee is $60 for new applicants; $30 for returning UA graduate students.

Law (JD): priority application deadline April 15, with rolling review after that date; admission is for the full-time program in the fall.

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