Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Technology & Performance Improvement

Requirements

Our faculty prescribes to the Academy of Human Resource Development's standards on Ethics and Integrity, and Graduate Program Excellence.

The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree is offered to prepare persons for careers as scholars/researchers. It is a research-oriented degree with an emphasis on university-level teaching and research or corporate training and development. This program is oriented toward developing research skills encompassing a variety of methodologies, and is supported by a strong minor emphasizing a cognate area which expands leadership perspectives.

This degree is primarily for those individuals seeking training and development opportunities in a business environment as well as for potential university-level researchers. Admission to this program is a career goal compatible with the degree.

The Ph.D. requires a minimum of 60 hours of course work, including a minimum of six (6) hours of coursework outside the College of Information. This are should be related to the major in such areas as management, psychology, computer science, business communications, organizational behavior, philosophy, human resource management or sociology.

The program of study includes an 18-hour research and statistics core and 9 hours of dissertation credit. The program includes a minor of 12 hours outside the College of Information.

The Ph.D. dissertation is expected to make a significant contribution to the knowledge base in one of the traditions of thought related to Applied Technology & Performance Improvement.

In addition, the candidate must show proof of writing ability by the end of the degree requirements by preparing and submitting at least one article for publication to a referred journal or professional association journal.

Major Courses - 21 hours

Research/Statistics/Computer Courses - 18 hours

Dissertation Courses - 9 hours

Minor Courses - 12 hours
(Outside the College of Information)

Suggested areas include:

Additional Requirements

Three years of approved teaching/training experience or completion of the following leveling courses:

Language proficiency tool subject

Demonstrated proficiency in Foreign Language Examination or Tools Subject option:

Transfer hours

Students may transfer up to 12 hours from an approved university (no more than 6 hours in minor).

Dr. Kim Nimon
Doctoral Advisor
UNT Discovery Park
3940 N. Elm, G150
Denton, TX 76203
Kim.Nimon@unt.edu
Phone: (940)369-7684