Organizational Development and Leadership, Higher Education & Student Affairs 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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• SOCI 550 - Leadership Theory and Practice Credits: 3  
• POLI 501 - Organizational Theory and Behavior Credits: 3  
• Higher Education & Student Affairs Elective Credits: 3  

Spring Semester: 9 Credits

• SOCI 565 - Leading DEI Organizations Credits: 3   
• POLI 601 - Research Methods Credits: 3  OR COMM 520 - Strategic Communication Research Credits: 3  OR COUN 600 - Research and Statistics Credits: 3   
• Higher Education & Student Affairs Elective Credits: 3 

Second Year

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Fall Semester: 6 Credits

• SOCI 609 - Sociology Graduate Internship Credits: 3  
• Higher Education & Student Affairs Elective Credits: 3  

 

Spring Semester: 6 Credits

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• SOCI 570 - Applied Organizational and Leadership Analysis Credits: 3  
• Higher Education & Student Affairs 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 & Student Affairs 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.