The Organization Development and Training concentration stresses knowledge and skill development in training, facilitation and process improvement. In addition to the study of change and human resource development, the program covers conflict, ethics, and action technologies.

In addition to the core courses (18 hours), students in this concentration must successfully complete four organization development and training required courses (12 hours) and two electives with a GPA of 3.0 or above for the degree.

Core Courses: (18 hours)

All degree-seeking MAHS students must successfully complete the following six core courses:
HSCO 6311 Planning, Programming, Budgeting: Review and Analysis
HSCO 6313 Organizational Management in Human Services
HSCO 6314 Leadership Development in Group Relations
HSCO 6315 Legal and Ethical Issues in Human Services
HSCO 6316 Methods of Research
HSCO 6317 Systemic Intervention

Concentration: 12 hours

Required courses:
HSDV 6341 Adult Learning
HSDV 6342 Organization Development Principles and Practices
MGMT 6308 Human Performance Improvement
HSCR 6344 Facilitation Skills

Elective Courses: 6 hours

Choice of two electives from the following offerings:
HSCR 6341 Introduction to Conflict Resolution
HSCR 6342 Mediation
MGMT 6306 Human Relations
HSAD 6331 Communication in Administration
HSEL 6327 Special Topics in Human Services
HSEL 6328 Internship
MGMT 6199/6299 Executive Seminar Series

Certificate in Organization Development and Training

A student may earn the Certificate in Organization Development and Training by completing the following six courses (18 hours) with a GPA of 3.0 or above and no grade below a B.

Organization Development and Training Certificate Required Courses

HSDV 6341 Adult Learning
HSDV 6342 Organization Development Principles and Practices
MGMT 6308 Human Performance Improvement
HSCR 6344 Facilitation Skills
HSCR 6341 Introduction to Conflict Resolution
HSCR 6342 Mediation