The University of St. Thomas

Organization Development

Applying for the Organization Development Doctoral Program

Cohort seven is scheduled to start in May 2012. New cohorts begin every other year.

Applicants must possess

  • A master's degree from an accredited college or university, minimum GPA of 3.5 preferred from a combined mean of undergraduate and graduate work.
  • At least three years of full-time OD work experience or five years of leadership experience.

Applicants must submit

The following materials are required for admission into the program: 

    1. $50 application fee. Make check payable to University of St. Thomas.

    2. Apply online.

    3. Official transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended sent directly from the institution to the University of St. Thomas. Transcripts must show completion of a bachelor's degree and master's degree. Transcript Request Form (pdf)

    4. Resume

    5. Statement of purpose (pdf) This brief written statement will serve as a writing sample and a summary of your professional and academic goals.

    6. Executive Summary that outlines a recent OD or leadership project, with a demonstrated change management outcome, maximum two pages, double-spaced.

    7. International Student Admissions Information

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