Courses
ODC 751 INTERVENTION RESEARCH & ADVANCED QUAL. 2.0 Credit(s)
As a follow-on to ODC 750 (Qualitative Methods), this course is a natural continuation, focusing on the direct application of the six traditional qualitative inquiry approaches, and the combination & triangulation of qualitative methodologies. Using organization science scenarios, students engage in analytical processes to advance their knowledge and understanding of coding, interpretive analyses, and bias abatement, among other techniques. The application of qualitative inquiry in intervention research is covered and applied, exploring action research, design-based research, appreciative inquiry, and other intervention research methods. A broader exploration of advanced and nontraditional qualitative methods, including storytelling, qualitative meta-analysis, and cognitive ethnography are also introduced.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
ODC 741 ADVANCED QUANTITATIVE APPLICATIONS 2.0 Credit(s)
As a follow-on to ODC 740 (Quantitative Methods), this course is a natural continuation, focusing on the direct application of quantitative methodologies and statistical tests for organizational research. The course is instructed through the combination of organization science scenarios and statistics software technology to engage students in quantitative research decision-making based on the content learned, and interpretation of single and combined quantitative approaches. Application of advanced quantitative methods for organization research, such as Structural Equation Modeling (SEM), are also introduced in this course.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
ODC 721 SELF-AS-INSTRUMENT IN ORGANIZATIONS 2.0 Credit(s)
This experientially-focused course introduces Use-of-Self (UoS) and Self-as-Instrument Theory, a core competency across all OD competency frameworks, and its practical applications methods. The course examines the roots of UoS, including T-Groups, and explores the underlying practices related to or necessary for effective UoS practice, including emotional intelligence, self-awareness, situational awareness, mindfulness, relational intelligence, and presence, among others. Students will be engaged experientially in applying UoS methods and techniques for a variety of organizational contexts, including facilitation,consulting, leading, coaching, and research in organizations.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
ODC 745 WORK PSYCHOLOGY AND ORG BEHAVIOR 4.0 Credit(s)
Organization development and change is rooted in the social,behavioral, and organizational sciences, and this course provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of organizational behavior and Industrial-organizational psychology/work psychology, including the application of psychological theory relative to business, human resources development, and industrial work. The course also explores how these theories overlap with systems theory and other ODC theories and concepts to better understand the dynamics of change across organizational levels and contexts, including in organizational policy, talent acquisition, learning and development, organizational learning theory, occupational health psychology, work demand, and workplace relationships, among other topics. Students will explore these key concepts through various experiential learning activities and assignments.
Offered: Late Spring Semester All Years
SW 900 CONTINUOUS REGISTRATION 0.0 Credit(s)
Continuous registration in the SSW PhD program for students who have completed 9 credits of Dissertation Seminar but are still working on their dissertations. Students must be registered for this course to maintain enrollment in the SSW PhD program. Prerequisite: take SW-899
Offered: All Semesters All Years
EDL 704 LEVERAGING TEACHER LEADERSHIP 3.0 Credit(s)
This course explores the role teacher leadership can play as a catalyst for school improvement and positive organizational change in education settings. Successful approaches to teacher leadership are explored from two perspectives: the role of teacher leaders as change agents seeking to influence their schools and the role of administrators in fostering effective and sustainable teacher leadership models.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
EDL 702 SOCIAL JUSTICE FOR EDUCATION LEADERS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course is designed to prepare students to think critically about how key elements of social justice - fairness, equity, excellence for all - intersect with public education. Students analyze the effectiveness of efforts to improve access to high quality schooling and learning outcomes for all students. Using a social justice lens, students examine case studies and initiatives at the school, district and state/federal policy level. They identify strategies that can be applied to advance fairness and equity of opportunity for all students, focusing on opportunity gaps between historically privileged and underserved populations
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
ODC 771 QUALIFYING EXAMINATION #2 0.0 Credit(s)
Upon completion of course requirements, all students undertake the Qualifying Examination #2, in the form of a qualifying paper. The qualifying paper is an exercise that expands upon the work completed in ODC-765 and includes the knowledge of the coursework completed throughout the entirety of the program. Students will develop their dissertation research prospectus, which is essentially the first full working draft of the dissertation research proposal. Prerequisite: Take ODC-765
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
ODC 731 QUALIFYING EXAMINATION #1 0.0 Credit(s)
At the end of year 1 coursework, students are required to write a general review paper of key journals in the fields of organization development and change management. One major objective of this assignment is to familiarize students with these premier journals. The other major objective of this assignment is to give students early exposure to the kinds of topics that are being researched in the fields of organization development and change management, the logic that underlies constructing research questions and developing hypotheses, the various methods being employed to conduct the research, the techniques and approaches utilized to collect, analyze and interpret data, and the art of drawing conclusions from research.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
EDL 710 SPECIAL ED FOR EDUCATIONAL LEADERS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course prepares students to lead and support special education efforts in schools and districts. Students learn about federal legislation for the education of individuals with disabilities and examine the relationship between legislation and special education procedures. Students also examine leadership practices for the continuous improvement of systems that serve all learners.
Offered: Summer Semester All Years
EDL 708 FOSTERING FAMILY & COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides students with strategies for engaging with families and the larger community beyond a school or district. Successful leaders establish strong relationships and develop partnerships with families and community interest holders.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
EDL 706 LEADING PROFESSIONAL LEARNING 3.0 Credit(s)
This course explores effective professional learning as a lever for continuous improvement in educational settings. Students will learn about leading professional learning and models for building the capacity of educators through collaborative approaches to meet the needs of adult learners.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
DMSC 821 ADVANCED CLINICAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
Advanced Clinical Practice Management - Covers leadership strategies in clinical operations, including workforce development, clinical efficiency, and patient experience. Students analyze case studies to propose solutions for real-world management challenges.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
DMSC 803 EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE & CLINICAL DECI 3.0 Credit(s)
Evidence-Based Practice & Clinical Decision Making - Provides advanced training in the appraisal and synthesis of medical literature. Students apply evidence to clinical leadership problems, guideline development, and quality improvement initiatives.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
DMSC 811 CURRICULUM DESIGN & INSTRUCTIONAL METHO 3.0 Credit(s)
Curriculum Design & Instructional Methods - Examines principles of curriculum development and instructional design in health professions education. Students develop a module or course plan integrating active learning strategies and evidence-based teaching methods
Offered: All Semesters All Years