Organizational Development and Leadership, Public Organizations 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

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• 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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• Public Organizations Elective Credits: 3 
• Public Organizations Elective Credits: 3

 

Spring Semester: 6 Credits

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• Public Organizations Elective Credits: 3 
• Public Organizations 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, Public Organizations 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.