Concentration in Organization Dynamics and Leadership
Program Objectives
The Organization Dynamics and Leadership Concentration is designed to enhance the capability of middle managers, project managers, sales managers, human service directors and supervisors, educational leaders, government officials, supervisors, military officers, and HR administrators in cultivating their ability to lead. The Concentration is designed for busy professionals who have a clear understanding of their educational objectives and who want to earn their master’s degree without interrupting their careers. The curriculum of the program focuses on the human side of business with training in organizational behavior, leadership development, and personal growth. A variety of management models and tools are studied: including: Emotional and Social Intelligence, leadership styles, team development, cultural competence, power and authority dynamics and effective communication
Learning objectives for the Master’s Degree Concentration in Organization Dynamics and Leadership are to:
- Emphasize leadership competencies such as self awareness, inspirational leadership, influence and managing conflict by developing the ability to learn and value others knowledge and experience.
- Enhance students’ knowledge of psychology and education to successfully initiate, execute, and implement strategic and operational goals by creating positive work environments.
- Learn skills and knowledge to translate vision, both professional and personal, into reality by broadening the student’s comfort zone through self-assessment.
Curriculum
The Master of Science in Organization Development and Leadership with a Concentration in Organization Dynamics and Leadership consists of twelve 3-credit courses. The thirty-six credits are distributed as follow:
Required Foundation Courses
3 Courses / 9 Credits
Elective Courses
9 Courses / 27 Credits
Foundation Courses
The Foundation Courses are designed to ensure that all students in the program have a common body of knowledge in performance consulting, strategic leadership and specific organizational psychology concepts. All three Foundation Courses are required.
Organization Change, Culture and Learning |
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Facilitative Leadership and Organization Development |
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Strategic Leadership |
Elective Courses
Elective courses explore in depth some of the most important forces that shape organizations today and help students develop expertise in specific areas of interest. Students select nine electives. Substitution is permissible under certain circumstances and advisor approval.
EDL 655 |
Interpersonal Relations |
ODL 645 |
Leadership Principles |
Stress and Crisis Management |
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Career Development: Theory and Practice |
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Leadership and Team Development |
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Performance Consulting |
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ODL 648 |
Conflict and Negotiation |
Creative Problem Solving and Critical Thinking Skills |
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Coaching and Mentoring Skills |
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Leading Teams |
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Facilitating Adult Learning |
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ODL 645 |
Leadership Principles |
ODL 675 |
Implementing Change |
ODL 647 |
Appreciative Inquiry |
ODL 600 |
Adult Learning: Theory and Application |
ODL 620 |
Psychological Assessments |
ODL 630 |
Leadership Psychology and Team Development |
ODL 635 |
Seminar in Organizational Psychology Issues |
ODL 640 |
Training and OD in Modern Organizations |
ODL 644 |
Leadership Development: Methods for Training |
ODL 688 |
Social Media and Learning |
ODL 695 |
Organization Consulting: A Gestalt Approach |
Order of Taking Courses
Refer to course descriptions for specific course requirements/prerequisites.
Degree Requirements
To earn the Master of Science in Organization Development and Leadership with a concentration in Organization Dynamics and Leadership, students must satisfactorily complete 12 courses/36 credits. Two courses (six credits) may be transferred as long as they are in accord with program requirements and university standards. Transcripts must be submitted prior to matriculation.
Admission Requirements
Students seeking admission to the Organization Development and Leadership Graduate Program with a concentration in Organization Dynamics and Leadership must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university. In addition, applicants must have five or more years of professional work experience in organizations. Applicants with an undergraduate GPA below 2.7 have to submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT) scores and request provisional status for admission.
Applicants should submit or have sent to the Office of Graduate Operations the following:
Applicants should submit or have sent to the Office of Graduate Operations the following:
- a completed Saint Joseph’s University graduate application.
- official sealed transcript(s) of undergraduate/graduate coursework. If you are a SJU graduate the Office of Graduate Operations will obtain your SJU transcripts for you.
- a current resumé
- two letters of recommendation from at least two faculty appraising the candidate’s promise and capacity for graduate study, reflecting, from a professional’s point of view, the candidate’s ability to pursue a rigorous, independent course of study at the graduate level.
- a personal statement outlining the candidate’s professional goals and educational objectives for the program, including the applicant’s rationale for program choice and professional study.
- $35 application fee – waived if attended an Open House or an SJU graduate.
Health Administration Option
An option exists for selected students in health care who require more knowledge and skills in Organization Development and Leadership. Students who want to concentrate in Health Administration and who are majoring in Organization Development and Leadership may choose the following courses in place of Elective courses offered. Students must meet the admission requirements for Health Administration. All Foundation and Advanced Courses would be required with any four of the following courses taken in place of Elective courses. Course substitution is permissible under certain circumstances and advisor approval.
Health Administration |
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Health Care Organization |
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Ethics of Health Care |
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Stress and Crisis Management |
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Employee Assistance and Occupational Health or |
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Women and Health Care |
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ODL 660 |
Strategic Leadership |
ODL 665 |
Coaching and Mentoring |
ODL 647 |
Appreciative Inquiry |