The University of St. Thomas

Organization Development

Curriculum

Year One:

  • Panorama of OD: Practice, Vision and World Trends - 3 credits
  • Introduction to Research - 4 credits
  • The Application Research and Theory (ART) of OD - 2 credits
  • Conflict Resolution and Negotiation - 2 credits
  • Process Consulting and Action Research - 2 credits
  • Mentoring Practicum - 3 credits
  • Elective Credits - 3 credits

Year Two:

  • Emerging Trends in Leadership - 3 credits
  • Research Methods Lab - 4 credits
  • Appreciative Inquiry - 2 credits
  • Multicultural Aspects of OD - 2 credits
  • Strategic Planning - 2 credits
  • Team Practicum - 3 credits
  • Elective Credits - 3 credits

Year Three:

  • Moral, Spiritual and Ethical Issues in OD - 3 credits
  • Research Lab - 4 credits
  • Large-Scale Change - 2 credits
  • Group Dynamics - 2 credits
  • Critical Theory and OD - 2 credits
  • Individual Practicum - 3 credits
  • Elective Credits - 3 credits

Year Four:

  • Pre-Dissertation Seminar - 3 credits
  • Dissertation - 12 credits

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