Organizational Development and Leadership, Higher Education Structure and Policy Concentration, M.S. Degree Plan

Full-Time (30 Credits)

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First Year

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Fall Semester: 9 Credits

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• PLS 501 - Organizational Theory and Behavior Credits: 3  
• SOC 560 - Leadership, Change, and Innovation Credits: 3  
• PLS 601 - Research Methods Credits: 3  OR COM 520 - Strategic Communication Research Credits: 3  

 

Spring Semester: 9 Credits

• SOC 550 - Leadership Theory and Practice Credits: 3  
• SOC 570 - Applied Organizational and Leadership Analysis Credits: 3  
• SOC 609 - Sociology Graduate Internship Credits: 3  

 

Second Year

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Fall Semester: 6 Credits

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• SOC 530 - Sociology of Higher Education Credits: 3  
• Higher Education Structure & Policy Elective Credits: 3 

 

Spring Semester: 6 Credits

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• Higher Education Structure & Policy Elective Credits: 3 
• Higher Education Structure & Policy Elective Credits: 3 

 

 

Planning Notes for all students:

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1. 30 total credits required
2. Students can begin in any semester or term, including, fall, spring, winter or summer.
3. Students can take elective courses in any semester or term. For list of electives, see program Organizational Development and Leadership, Higher Education Structure and Policy Concentration, M.S.  
4. Students can take core courses in any semester or term.
5. The above sequence is for illustrative purposes only. Students can tailor their program to their individual needs.