Master of Science Organizational Leadership

Head: John R. Goss, III, PhD

The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) is a graduate degree for those interested in leadership and management positions in the nonprofit, public or governmental organizations, as well as those seeking entry-level administrative positions in higher education. Students in this program will examine how people and groups interact within organizations. They will acquire knowledge and skills to inform strategies that support improved results from employees and enhance the organization. The content core of the degree focuses on an understanding of human behavior both in general and within organizations, principles of effective leadership, organizational structure and communication, ethical behavior and decision-making principles, and principles of effective management and leadership. This is a 33 credit degree program.

Program Core

Foundations of Org Leadership
Strategic Planning & Evaluation in Public and Nonprofit Orgs
Policy & Ethics in Public and Nonprofit Orgs
Financial Planning & Mgt in Public and Nonprofit Settings

Inquiry Core

Outcomes Assessment & Statistical Applications in Orgs
Action Research Methods
Action Research Project or Practicum*
*not an option in the Higher Education concentration; Action Research Project is required

Concentrations

Public Administration
Public Admin & Management
Organizational Theory
Public Personnel Administration
Public Administration Ethics

Higher Education
Introduction to American Higher Education
Organizational Environments in Higher Education
Philosophy of Education
Practicum in Leadership

Individualized Studies
12 coherent credits related to the topic of leadership approved by the program head.

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