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Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development M.A.

Organizational Leadership, Policy and Development
College of Education and Human Development
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Contact Information
Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development, 330 Wulling Hall, 86 Pleasant Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455 (612-624-1006; fax: 612-624-3377)
Email: olpd@umn.edu
Website: http://www.cehd.umn.edu/olpd
  • Program Type: Master's
  • Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2015
  • Length of program in credits: 30 to 34
  • This program does not require summer semesters for timely completion.
  • Degree: Master of Arts
Along with the program-specific requirements listed below, please read the General Information section of this website for requirements that apply to all major fields.
The Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development is a leader in advancing knowledge about educational and organizational change in local, national, and international contexts. Our research, teaching, and outreach reflect a commitment to interdisciplinary and intercultural engagement with educators, scholars, and policy makers seeking to enhance leadership, policy, and development around the globe. Students in the M.A. and Ph.D. programs choose from one of five complementary but distinct program tracks: education policy and leadership (EPL), evaluation studies (ES), higher education (HE), comparative and international development education (CIDE), and human resource development (HRD). Our undergraduate programs focus on human resource development and business and marketing education. In addition, the department offers a variety of programs for practicing professionals and various licensure programs.
Program Delivery
  • via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)
Prerequisites for Admission
The preferred undergraduate GPA for admittance to the program is 3.00.
Special Application Requirements:
Applicants must submit scores from the General Test of the GRE, two letters of recommendation from persons familiar with their scholarship and research potential, transcripts, a current résumé, and answer to two essay questions found within the University's online application. The GRE is not required for EPL M.A. applicants but is required for application to other M.A. program tracks (CIDE, ES, HE, and HRD). International students must also submit a TOEFL or IELTS score, but international applicants to the M.A. program are exempt from the GRE. All applications for admission are reviewed once a year. All new students begin in fall semester unless permission to start earlier is granted by the track coordinator. The annual deadline is March 1 for the two-year MA program. The annual deadline is February 1 for one-year MA program options (not available for the HRD track). Letters of recommendation, résumé, essays, and other department application materials are submitted via the University online application system. Unofficial GRE scores, transcripts, and TOEFL/IELTS score may also be submitted via the online application for admission review purposes only. Admitted students must submit official GRE scores (as applicable), transcripts (sent directly from institution[s]), and TOEFL/IELTS scores (as applicable) to the University as a condition of any admission offer. Applicants must have completed appropriate undergraduate and graduate study. In some cases, where previous coursework or degrees are marginally related, otherwise qualified applicants will be asked to complete additional background courses after admission. Applications are encouraged from individuals who may have completed undergraduate and/or master's programs in social science, liberal arts, public affairs, and business fields. The department offers study opportunities for professionals who are employed full time as well as for those who wish to pursue graduate studies full time.
International applicants must submit score(s) from one of the following tests:
  • TOEFL
    • Internet Based - Total Score: 79
    • Internet Based - Writing Score: 21
    • Internet Based - Reading Score: 19
    • Paper Based - Total Score: 550
  • IELTS
    • Total Score: 6.5
  • MELAB
    • Final score: 80
Key to test abbreviations (TOEFL, IELTS, MELAB).
For an online application or for more information about graduate education admissions, see the General Information section of this website.
Program Requirements
Plan A: Plan A requires 16 to 18 major credits, 6 credits outside the major, and 10 thesis credits. The final exam is oral.
Plan B: Plan B requires 24 to 28 major credits and 6 credits outside the major. The final exam is written.
This program may be completed with a minor.
Use of 4xxx courses toward program requirements is permitted under certain conditions with adviser approval.
A minimum GPA of 3.00 is required for students to remain in good standing.
Program Sub-plans
Students are required to complete one of the following sub-plans.
Students may not complete the program with more than one sub-plan.
Comparative and International Development Education
Plan A
Total Plan A CIDE Credits: 34 credits
Plan A or Plan B
}
Plan A
Total Plan A CIDE Credits: 34 credits
Program Core
Offered only in the fall term and normally taken during the year in which the student is writing the masters thesis. Student must take 3 credits of OLPD 5087
OLPD 5087 - MA Research Seminar (3.0 cr)
Program Specialization
Select one of the specializations below and choose two of its three core courses. Note: The Global Youth Policy and Leadership specialization is not being offered currently although individual courses may appear on occasion.
Comparative and international development education
OLPD 5103 - Comparative Education (3.0 cr)
OLPD 5104 - Education and the Sustainable Development Goals (3.0 cr)
OLPD 5121 - Educational Reform in International Context (3.0 cr)
or Intercultural/international education
OLPD 5048 - Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Leadership (3.0 cr)
OLPD 5124 - Critical Issues in International Education and Educational Exchange (3.0 cr)
OLPD 5132 - Intercultural Education and Training: Theory and Application (3.0 cr)
or Global youth policy and leadership
This specialization is not currently active
Research Design and Methods
3 credits to be selected in consultation with adviser.
Related Fields
The master's degree requires 6 semester credits taken outside the CIDE program track that directly relate to the student's area of study. Courses totaling 6 or more credits should be selected in consultation with the adviser and should constitute a solid coursework foundation for the student's thesis. These courses may include additional methods courses taught outside the department.
Electives
Take 6 or more credit(s) from the following list with adviser approval:
OLPD 5044 - Introduction to the Economics of Education (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 5056 - Case Studies for Policy Research (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 5061 - Ethnographic Research Methods (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 5080 - Special Topics: Organizational Leadership, Policy, & Development (1.0-3.0 cr)
or OLPD 5095 - Problems: Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development (1.0-3.0 cr)
or OLPD 8087 - Seminar: Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development (1.0-3.0 cr)
or OLPD 8101 - International Education and Development (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 8103 - Comparative Education (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 8104 - Innovative Systems Thinking in Education and Culture (3.0 cr)
Thesis Credits
Take 10 or more credit(s) from the following:
OLPD 8777 - Thesis Credits: Master's (1.0-18.0 cr)
-OR-
Plan B
Total Plan B CIDE Credits: 30 credits
Program Core
This is a course (OLPD 5087) or an independent study under the adviser (OLPD 5095) to prepare Plan B paper. Students pursuing the degree as a one-year program must take a total of 6 cr of OLPD 5087 over 3 semesters (three of those credits will count towards the Electives requirement). Students pursing the degree as a two-year program must take a minimum of 3 credits of OLPD 5087 or OLPD 5095.
OLPD 5087 - MA Research Seminar (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 5095 - Problems: Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development (1.0-3.0 cr)
Program Specializations
Select one of the specializations below and choose two of its three core courses. Note: The Global Youth Policy and Leadership specialization is not being offered currently although individual courses may appear on occasion.
Comparative and international development education
OLPD 5103 - Comparative Education (3.0 cr)
OLPD 5104 - Education and the Sustainable Development Goals (3.0 cr)
OLPD 5121 - Educational Reform in International Context (3.0 cr)
or Intercultural/international education
OLPD 5048 - Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Leadership (3.0 cr)
OLPD 5124 - Critical Issues in International Education and Educational Exchange (3.0 cr)
OLPD 5132 - Intercultural Education and Training: Theory and Application (3.0 cr)
or Global youth policy and leadership
This specialization is not currently active
Research Design and Methods
3 credits to be selected in consultation with adviser.
Electives
Students take 12 or more credit(s) from the following list as needed to reach 30 credits total in the program: Notes: 8xxx courses should be taken only with the consent of the instructor. The following course sections are also available for elective options: OLPD 5080 - Special Topics: Gender, Education, & International Development (3 cr) OLPD 8087 - Seminar: Educational Policy & Administration (1-2 cr) [Advanced Seminar in International Development Education: Care Gender Project]
OLPD 5044 - Introduction to the Economics of Education (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 5056 - Case Studies for Policy Research (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 5061 - Ethnographic Research Methods (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 5095 - Problems: Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development (1.0-3.0 cr)
or OLPD 8087 - Seminar: Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development (1.0-3.0 cr)
or OLPD 8101 - International Education and Development (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 8103 - Comparative Education (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 8104 - Innovative Systems Thinking in Education and Culture (3.0 cr)
Related Fields (6 additional credits outside department)
The master's degree requires 6 semester credits taken outside the CIDE program track that directly relate to the student's area of study. These courses should be selected in consultation with the adviser and should constitute a solid coursework foundation for the student's thesis. These courses may include additional methods courses taught outside the department.
Education Policy and Leadership
Plan A or Plan B
}
Plan A
Program Core
Take 6 or more credit(s) from the following:
OLPD 5001 - Formal Organizations in Education (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 5041 - Sociology of Education (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 5044 - Introduction to the Economics of Education (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 5048 - Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Leadership (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 5344 - School Law (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 8302 - Educational Policy Perspectives (3.0 cr)
Research Design and Methods
Take 6 or more credits selected in consultation with adviser.
Related Fields (6 additional credits outside department)
The master's degree requires 6 credits taken outside of the EPL program track that directly relate to the student's area of study. These courses should be selected in consultation with the adviser.
Electives
2-8 credits selected in consultation with adviser.
Thesis Credits
Take 10 or more credit(s) from the following:
OLPD 8777 - Thesis Credits: Master's (1.0-18.0 cr)
Research Project
Plan A students will develop and carry out an empirical research project under the supervision of their adviser.
-OR-
Plan B
Require Coursework
OLPD 5001 - Formal Organizations in Education (3.0 cr)
OLPD 8302 - Educational Policy Perspectives (3.0 cr)
Program Core
Take 6 credits total from the following two areas:
Leadership courses
Choose one of the following:
OLPD 5048 - Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Leadership (3.0 cr)
Other Coursework
Choose one of the following:
OLPD 5041 - Sociology of Education (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 5044 - Introduction to the Economics of Education (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 5128 - Anthropology of Education (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 5324 - Strategic Financial Planning and Policy for Educational Leaders (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 5344 - School Law (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 5346 - Politics of Education (3.0 cr)
Research Design and Methods
OLPD 5501 - Principles and Methods of Evaluation (3.0 cr)
Related Fields
6 additional credits outside of the EPL program track, selected in consultation with adviser. These usually include additional courses from the program core or other OLPD courses.
Electives
3-8 cr selected in consultation with adviser to meet required 30-32 total credit requirement for this track.
Colloquium Paper
Students prepare a paper on an issue of relevance in school administration or revise and expand three course papers. Total of 120 hours of work required. Students in the two-year program must take 3 or more credits of OLPD 5095. Students in the one-year program must take a total of 6 cr of OLPD 5087 or OLPD 5095 over 3 semesters with adviser approval (three of those credits will count towards the Electives requirement).
OLPD 5087 - MA Research Seminar (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 5095 - Problems: Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development (1.0-3.0 cr)
Evaluation Studies
Plan A or Plan B
}
Plan A
Total Plan A ES Credits: 31 credits minimum
Program Core (6 credits)
OLPD 5501 - Principles and Methods of Evaluation (3.0 cr)
OLPD 5502 - Comparative evaluation theory for practice (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 8502 - Advanced Evaluation Theory and Theory crafting (3.0 cr)
Research Design and Methods
Two qualitative methods courses selected in consultation with adviser for a minimum of 6 credits.
Related Fields/Electives (9-10 credits)
The master's degree requires 6 semester credits taken outside the ES program track that directly relate to the student's area of study. These courses should be selected in consultation with the adviser and should constitute a solid coursework foundation for the student's thesis.
Thesis Credits
Take 10 or more credit(s) from the following:
OLPD 8777 - Thesis Credits: Master's (1.0-18.0 cr)
-OR-
Plan B
Total Plan B ES Credits: 31 credits minimum
Program Core (10 credits)
OLPD 5501 - Principles and Methods of Evaluation (3.0 cr)
OLPD 5521 - Cost and Economic Analysis in Educational Evaluation (3.0 cr)
OLPD 5524 {Inactive} (1.0 cr)
OLPD 5502 - Comparative evaluation theory for practice (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 8502 - Advanced Evaluation Theory and Theory crafting (3.0 cr)
Research Design and Methods
Two qualitative methods courses selected in consultation with adviser for a minimum of 6 credits.
Related Fields
The master's degree requires 6 semester credits taken outside the ES program track that directly relate to the student's area of study. These courses should be selected in consultation with the adviser and should constitute a solid coursework foundation for the student's thesis.
Other Electives
Coursework related to the student's specialization, selected in consultation with the adviser. This will total 9-10 credits for students in the two-year program and 6-7 credits for those in the one year program. These may be OLPD or outside courses.
Colloquium Paper
Students prepare a paper on an issue of relevance in school administration or revise and expand three course papers. Total of 120 hours of work required. Students in the two-year program must take 3 or more credits of OLPD 5095. Students in the one-year program must take a total of 6 cr of OLPD 5087 or OLPD 5095 over 3 semesters with adviser approval (three of those credits will count towards the Electives requirement).
OLPD 5087 - MA Research Seminar (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 5095 - Problems: Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development (1.0-3.0 cr)
Higher Education
Plan A or Plan B
}
Plan A
Total Plan A HiEd Credits: 34 credits
Required Coursework
OLPD 5701 - U.S. Higher Education (3.0 cr)
OLPD 5709 - Critical Issues in Higher Education (3.0 cr)
Program Area
Take 9 or more credit(s) from the following with adviser consultation and approval. Other courses as offered by higher ed program track faculty may also meet this requirement. Only the topics listed below may be used for this requirement if taking OLPD 5080: Diversity & Equity in Higher Education (3 cr) Public Engagement in Higher Education (3 cr) External Relations in Higher Education (3 cr) Perspectives on Leadership (3 cr) Any taught by higher ed program faculty (3 cr)
OLPD 5001 - Formal Organizations in Education (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 5080 - Special Topics: Organizational Leadership, Policy, & Development (1.0-3.0 cr)
or OLPD 5704 - College Students Today (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 5721 - Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 5724 - Leadership and Administration of Student Affairs (2.0-3.0 cr)
or OLPD 5734 {Inactive} (2.0-3.0 cr)
or OLPD 8703 - Public Policy in Higher Education (3.0 cr)
Related Fields
The master's degree requires 6 semester credits taken outside the higher ed program track that directly relate to the student's area of study. These courses should be selected in consultation with the adviser and should constitute a solid coursework foundation for the student's thesis. These courses may include additional methods courses taught outside the department.
Research Design and Methods
Students select courses in consultation with their adviser totaling a minimum of 3 credits.
Thesis Credits
Take 10 or more credit(s) from the following:
OLPD 8777 - Thesis Credits: Master's (1.0-18.0 cr)
-OR-
Plan B
Total Plan B HiEd Credits: 30 credits
Required Coursework
6 credits
OLPD 5701 - U.S. Higher Education (3.0 cr)
OLPD 5709 - Critical Issues in Higher Education (3.0 cr)
Program Area
Take 12 or more credit(s) from the following with adviser consultation and approval. Other courses as offered by higher ed program track faculty may also meet this requirement. Only the topics listed below may be used for this requirement if taking OLPD 5080: Diversity & Equity in Higher Education (3 cr) Public Engagement in Higher Education (3 cr) External Relations in Higher Education (3 cr) Perspectives on Leadership (3 cr) Any taught by higher ed program faculty (3 cr)
OLPD 5001 - Formal Organizations in Education (3.0 cr)
OLPD 5080 - Special Topics: Organizational Leadership, Policy, & Development (1.0-3.0 cr)
OLPD 5704 - College Students Today (3.0 cr)
OLPD 5721 - Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education (3.0 cr)
OLPD 5724 - Leadership and Administration of Student Affairs (2.0-3.0 cr)
OLPD 5734 {Inactive} (2.0-3.0 cr)
OLPD 8703 - Public Policy in Higher Education (3.0 cr)
Related Fields
The master's degree requires 6 semester credits taken outside the higher ed track that directly relate to the student's area of study. These courses should be selected in consultation with the adviser and should constitute a solid coursework foundation for the student's thesis. These courses may include additional methods courses taught outside the department.
Methods Course
Select courses in consultation with adviser for a minimum of 3 credits. It is strongly recommended that students in the one year program take a methods course with a course designator other than OLPD.
Colloquium Paper
Students prepare a paper on an issue of relevance in school administration or revise and expand three course papers. Total of 120 hours of work required. Students in the two-year program must take 3 or more credits of OLPD 5795. Students in the one-year program must take a total of 6 cr of OLPD 5087 or OLPD 5795 over 3 semesters with adviser approval (three of those credits will count towards the Related Fields requirement).
OLPD 5087 - MA Research Seminar (3.0 cr)
or OLPD 5795 {Inactive} (3.0 cr)
Human Resource Development
Plan A or Plan B
{
Plan A
General Aspects
OLPD 5801 - Survey: Human Resource Development and Adult Education (3.0 cr)
Research
OLPD 5819 - Evaluating and Using Research in Organizations and Education (3.0 cr)
OLPD 8815 - Ethics and Responsible Research (1.0 cr)
an 8xxx qualitative or quantitative research course (3 cr)
Program Core
OLPD 5605 - Strategic Human Resource Development (3.0 cr)
OLPD 5696 - Internship: Human Resource Development (1.0-10.0 cr)
OLPD 5615 - Training and Development of Human Resources (3.0 cr)
OLPD 5607 - Organization Development (3.0 cr)
OLPD 5201 - Strategies for Teaching Adults (3.0 cr)
Thesis Credits and Elective
Student must take 10 credits of OLPD 8777. Student must also take electives as needed to reach required grand total of 34 graduate-level coursework credits.
OLPD 8777 - Thesis Credits: Master's (1.0-18.0 cr)
-OR-
Plan B
General Aspects
OLPD 5801 - Survey: Human Resource Development and Adult Education (3.0 cr)
Research
OLPD 5819 - Evaluating and Using Research in Organizations and Education (3.0 cr)
OLPD 8815 - Ethics and Responsible Research (1.0 cr)
an 8xxx qualitative or quantitative research course (3 cr)
Program Core
OLPD 5605 - Strategic Human Resource Development (3.0 cr)
OLPD 5696 - Internship: Human Resource Development (1.0-10.0 cr)
OLPD 5615 - Training and Development of Human Resources (3.0 cr)
OLPD 5607 - Organization Development (3.0 cr)
OLPD 5201 - Strategies for Teaching Adults (3.0 cr)
Plan B Project Paper
Plan B project/paper is prepared under the guidance of adviser and committee - must represent no fewer than 120 hours of work. Students should register for between 3-6 credits
OLPD 5893 - Directed Study in OLPD (1.0-4.0 cr)
Electives
With approval of adviser as needed to total a minimum of 34 graduate-level coursework credits overall for this plan.
 
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OLPD 5087 - MA Research Seminar
Credits: 3.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
OLPD 5087, MA Research Seminar, is intended to support OLPD Masters students working on their plan A or plan B papers. The course will focus on conducting effective research and developing the writing skills and habits needed to support the development and completion of the paper, including setting individual and realistic goals to further the project. Class time will include review and discussion of research strategies and practice, expectations for graduate level writing, in-class research and writing time, reviewing and commenting on work in progress in small groups, and review of proper APA style documentation and practices.
OLPD 5103 - Comparative Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Examination of systems and philosophies of education globally with emphasis upon African, Asian, European, and North American nations. Foundations of comparative study with selected case studies.
OLPD 5104 - Education and the Sustainable Development Goals
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
This course provides a critical analysis of strategies used to improve educational outcomes worldwide. This course examines contemporary trends in educational policy, development, and practice, focusing on how?s and why?s of educational change. Empirical studies, organizational reports, and student experiences all inform class discussion. prereq: Grad student
OLPD 5121 - Educational Reform in International Context
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Critical policy analysis of educational innovation and reform in selected countries. Use theoretical perspectives and a variety of policy analysis approaches to examine actual educational reforms and their implementation.
OLPD 5048 - Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Leadership
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Summer
Introduction to cultural variables of leadership that influence functioning of cross-cultural groups. Lectures, case studies, discussion, problem-solving, simulations. Intensive workshop.
OLPD 5124 - Critical Issues in International Education and Educational Exchange
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Analysis of comprehensive policy-oriented frameworks for international education; practices of U.S. and other universities; conceptual development of international education and its practical application to programs, to employment choices, and to pedagogy.
OLPD 5132 - Intercultural Education and Training: Theory and Application
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Introduction to the field of intercultural education and related field of multicultural education; analyzes the field through a critical lens; examines diverse meanings of education, including cultural knowledge.
OLPD 5044 - Introduction to the Economics of Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Costs and economic benefits of education, with a focus on K-12; educational markets, prices, and production relationships; investment and cost-benefit analysis.
OLPD 5056 - Case Studies for Policy Research
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
This course introduces students to knowledge and skills appropriate for the conduct of rigorous case study research in educational, organizational, and other social settings. Underlying purposes and assumptions of case study methods will be examined as well as a variety of methodological approaches. The course focuses on the use of qualitative and mixed-methods approaches as these are the predominant strategies employed in contemporary case study research. Accordingly, it emphasizes links between research purposes, the conceptualization of case study projects, and the development of researchable questions. It also takes up a variety of ethical and political issues related to working with participants during the research process, as well as contemporary trustworthiness criteria for case study reports. The bulk of the course is given to training in observation, generating field notes, interviewing, collecting material cultural artifacts, using surveys, and analyzing, interpreting, and writing up case study data. The first segment of the course focuses on a critical discussion of research paradigms and epistemological assumptions of a variety of case study approaches. Students choose and critique a published case study from their field of interest. The second part of the course is devoted to a very small scale case study project which students design and carry out themselves. This project is supported by relevant readings and in-class activities (including peer review) related to the actual conduct of case study research.
OLPD 5061 - Ethnographic Research Methods
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
This course introduces students to knowledge and skills appropriate for the conduct of ethnographic research. Underlying purposes, assumptions, and distinctive characteristics of ethnographic methods will be examined as well as appropriate exemplars. Accordingly, the course emphasizes links between research purposes, the conceptualization of ethnographic projects and the development of researchable questions. The course also takes up a variety of ethical and political issues related to working with participants during the research process, as well as contemporary trustworthiness criteria for ethnographic written accounts. The bulk of the course is given to training in observation, generating field notes, developing interview questions, interviewing, collecting material cultural artifacts, using surveys, and analyzing, interpreting, and writing up ethnographic data. The first part of the course focuses on a critical discussion of ethnographic research purposes, epistemological assumptions, and essential features. Students choose and explore a published ethnographic study from their field of interest. The second part of the course is devoted to a very small scale ethnographic project which students design and carry out themselves. This project is supported by relevant readings and in-class activities (including peer review) related to the actual conduct of ethnographic research.
OLPD 5080 - Special Topics: Organizational Leadership, Policy, & Development
Credits: 1.0 -3.0 [max 9.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Topical issues in organizational leadership, policy, development.
OLPD 5095 - Problems: Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development
Credits: 1.0 -3.0 [max 24.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Course or independent study on specific topic within department program emphasis.
OLPD 8087 - Seminar: Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development
Credits: 1.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Topical issues.
OLPD 8101 - International Education and Development
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
This seminar explores theories, debates, discourses, and practices that have historically linked international development (or simply ?development?) and education (both formal?schooling?and non-formal education). We will consider this linkage from different disciplinary perspectives, including anthropology, economics, history, political science, and sociology as well as interdisciplinary research that seeks to transcend these boundaries. We will examine the intertwined histories of colonialism, development, and education; efforts to promote national development through the expansion of schooling; the role of development institutions in shaping education policy and practice; and several current issues in the field of IED today. Throughout, we will consider different perspectives on how, and whether, education can foster better lives for people around the world.
OLPD 8103 - Comparative Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Doctoral-level course. History, methodologies, and major debates in the field of comparative education. Major research paper or extensive literature review.
OLPD 8104 - Innovative Systems Thinking in Education and Culture
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Critical aspects of historical/contemporary systems philosophy, thinking, and analysis. Development of concepts/skills applicable to understanding multiple dimensions of educational systems in diverse contexts. Implications for leadership and fostering organizational and systemic change.
OLPD 8777 - Thesis Credits: Master's
Credits: 1.0 -18.0 [max 50.0]
Grading Basis: No Grade
Typically offered: Every Spring & Summer
(No description) prereq: Max 18 cr per semester or summer; 10 cr total required [Plan A only]
OLPD 5087 - MA Research Seminar
Credits: 3.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
OLPD 5087, MA Research Seminar, is intended to support OLPD Masters students working on their plan A or plan B papers. The course will focus on conducting effective research and developing the writing skills and habits needed to support the development and completion of the paper, including setting individual and realistic goals to further the project. Class time will include review and discussion of research strategies and practice, expectations for graduate level writing, in-class research and writing time, reviewing and commenting on work in progress in small groups, and review of proper APA style documentation and practices.
OLPD 5095 - Problems: Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development
Credits: 1.0 -3.0 [max 24.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Course or independent study on specific topic within department program emphasis.
OLPD 5103 - Comparative Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Examination of systems and philosophies of education globally with emphasis upon African, Asian, European, and North American nations. Foundations of comparative study with selected case studies.
OLPD 5104 - Education and the Sustainable Development Goals
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
This course provides a critical analysis of strategies used to improve educational outcomes worldwide. This course examines contemporary trends in educational policy, development, and practice, focusing on how?s and why?s of educational change. Empirical studies, organizational reports, and student experiences all inform class discussion. prereq: Grad student
OLPD 5121 - Educational Reform in International Context
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Critical policy analysis of educational innovation and reform in selected countries. Use theoretical perspectives and a variety of policy analysis approaches to examine actual educational reforms and their implementation.
OLPD 5048 - Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Leadership
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Summer
Introduction to cultural variables of leadership that influence functioning of cross-cultural groups. Lectures, case studies, discussion, problem-solving, simulations. Intensive workshop.
OLPD 5124 - Critical Issues in International Education and Educational Exchange
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Analysis of comprehensive policy-oriented frameworks for international education; practices of U.S. and other universities; conceptual development of international education and its practical application to programs, to employment choices, and to pedagogy.
OLPD 5132 - Intercultural Education and Training: Theory and Application
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Introduction to the field of intercultural education and related field of multicultural education; analyzes the field through a critical lens; examines diverse meanings of education, including cultural knowledge.
OLPD 5044 - Introduction to the Economics of Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Costs and economic benefits of education, with a focus on K-12; educational markets, prices, and production relationships; investment and cost-benefit analysis.
OLPD 5056 - Case Studies for Policy Research
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
This course introduces students to knowledge and skills appropriate for the conduct of rigorous case study research in educational, organizational, and other social settings. Underlying purposes and assumptions of case study methods will be examined as well as a variety of methodological approaches. The course focuses on the use of qualitative and mixed-methods approaches as these are the predominant strategies employed in contemporary case study research. Accordingly, it emphasizes links between research purposes, the conceptualization of case study projects, and the development of researchable questions. It also takes up a variety of ethical and political issues related to working with participants during the research process, as well as contemporary trustworthiness criteria for case study reports. The bulk of the course is given to training in observation, generating field notes, interviewing, collecting material cultural artifacts, using surveys, and analyzing, interpreting, and writing up case study data. The first segment of the course focuses on a critical discussion of research paradigms and epistemological assumptions of a variety of case study approaches. Students choose and critique a published case study from their field of interest. The second part of the course is devoted to a very small scale case study project which students design and carry out themselves. This project is supported by relevant readings and in-class activities (including peer review) related to the actual conduct of case study research.
OLPD 5061 - Ethnographic Research Methods
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
This course introduces students to knowledge and skills appropriate for the conduct of ethnographic research. Underlying purposes, assumptions, and distinctive characteristics of ethnographic methods will be examined as well as appropriate exemplars. Accordingly, the course emphasizes links between research purposes, the conceptualization of ethnographic projects and the development of researchable questions. The course also takes up a variety of ethical and political issues related to working with participants during the research process, as well as contemporary trustworthiness criteria for ethnographic written accounts. The bulk of the course is given to training in observation, generating field notes, developing interview questions, interviewing, collecting material cultural artifacts, using surveys, and analyzing, interpreting, and writing up ethnographic data. The first part of the course focuses on a critical discussion of ethnographic research purposes, epistemological assumptions, and essential features. Students choose and explore a published ethnographic study from their field of interest. The second part of the course is devoted to a very small scale ethnographic project which students design and carry out themselves. This project is supported by relevant readings and in-class activities (including peer review) related to the actual conduct of ethnographic research.
OLPD 5095 - Problems: Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development
Credits: 1.0 -3.0 [max 24.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Course or independent study on specific topic within department program emphasis.
OLPD 8087 - Seminar: Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development
Credits: 1.0 -3.0 [max 12.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Topical issues.
OLPD 8101 - International Education and Development
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
This seminar explores theories, debates, discourses, and practices that have historically linked international development (or simply ?development?) and education (both formal?schooling?and non-formal education). We will consider this linkage from different disciplinary perspectives, including anthropology, economics, history, political science, and sociology as well as interdisciplinary research that seeks to transcend these boundaries. We will examine the intertwined histories of colonialism, development, and education; efforts to promote national development through the expansion of schooling; the role of development institutions in shaping education policy and practice; and several current issues in the field of IED today. Throughout, we will consider different perspectives on how, and whether, education can foster better lives for people around the world.
OLPD 8103 - Comparative Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Doctoral-level course. History, methodologies, and major debates in the field of comparative education. Major research paper or extensive literature review.
OLPD 8104 - Innovative Systems Thinking in Education and Culture
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Critical aspects of historical/contemporary systems philosophy, thinking, and analysis. Development of concepts/skills applicable to understanding multiple dimensions of educational systems in diverse contexts. Implications for leadership and fostering organizational and systemic change.
OLPD 5001 - Formal Organizations in Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Classical/current theories of organizations. Applications to education and related fields.
OLPD 5041 - Sociology of Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: OLPD 5041/Soc 5455
Typically offered: Every Spring
Structures and processes within educational institutions; linkages between educational organizations and their social contexts, particularly related to educational change.
OLPD 5044 - Introduction to the Economics of Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Costs and economic benefits of education, with a focus on K-12; educational markets, prices, and production relationships; investment and cost-benefit analysis.
OLPD 5048 - Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Leadership
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Summer
Introduction to cultural variables of leadership that influence functioning of cross-cultural groups. Lectures, case studies, discussion, problem-solving, simulations. Intensive workshop.
OLPD 5344 - School Law
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring & Summer
Legal foundations of elementary/secondary education. Statutory themes, relevant case law, emergent policy issues. Implications for educational organizations and for administrative practice. Addresses competencies required under MN AR 3512 for administrative licensure. Grad students working on K-12 Administrative Licensure, MA, MED or PHD prereqs: OLPD 5385 Licensure Seminar: Program Policies and Inclusionary Leadership or concurrent registration and OLPD 5386 Leadership Portfolio or concurrent registration.
OLPD 8302 - Educational Policy Perspectives
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Public policy issues in education. Historical, international, political, research perspectives. Current policy strategies for reforming U.S. public schools.
OLPD 8777 - Thesis Credits: Master's
Credits: 1.0 -18.0 [max 50.0]
Grading Basis: No Grade
Typically offered: Every Spring & Summer
(No description) prereq: Max 18 cr per semester or summer; 10 cr total required [Plan A only]
OLPD 5001 - Formal Organizations in Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Classical/current theories of organizations. Applications to education and related fields.
OLPD 8302 - Educational Policy Perspectives
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Public policy issues in education. Historical, international, political, research perspectives. Current policy strategies for reforming U.S. public schools.
OLPD 5048 - Cross-Cultural Perspectives on Leadership
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Summer
Introduction to cultural variables of leadership that influence functioning of cross-cultural groups. Lectures, case studies, discussion, problem-solving, simulations. Intensive workshop.
OLPD 5041 - Sociology of Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: OLPD 5041/Soc 5455
Typically offered: Every Spring
Structures and processes within educational institutions; linkages between educational organizations and their social contexts, particularly related to educational change.
OLPD 5044 - Introduction to the Economics of Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Costs and economic benefits of education, with a focus on K-12; educational markets, prices, and production relationships; investment and cost-benefit analysis.
OLPD 5128 - Anthropology of Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: Anth 5128/OLPD 5128
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Insights from educational anthropology for educators to address issues of culture, ethnicity, and power in schools.
OLPD 5324 - Strategic Financial Planning and Policy for Educational Leaders
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
State-local school finance systems, budgeting, governmental fund accounting. Interpretation of financial information. Addresses competencies required under MN AR 3512 for administrative licensure Grad students working on K-12 Administrative Licensure, MA, MED or PHD prereqs: OLPD 5385 Licensure Seminar: Program Policies and Inclusionary Leadership or concurrent registration and OLPD 5386 Leadership Portfolio or concurrent registration.
OLPD 5344 - School Law
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring & Summer
Legal foundations of elementary/secondary education. Statutory themes, relevant case law, emergent policy issues. Implications for educational organizations and for administrative practice. Addresses competencies required under MN AR 3512 for administrative licensure. Grad students working on K-12 Administrative Licensure, MA, MED or PHD prereqs: OLPD 5385 Licensure Seminar: Program Policies and Inclusionary Leadership or concurrent registration and OLPD 5386 Leadership Portfolio or concurrent registration.
OLPD 5346 - Politics of Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall & Spring
Political dimensions of policy formulation/implementation in education. Use of power/influence in shaping educational policies and in resolving conflicts over educational issues. Analysis of consequences/cross-impacts. prereq: postbac, MEd, or grad student
OLPD 5501 - Principles and Methods of Evaluation
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: OLPD 5501/EPsy 5243
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Introduction to program evaluation. Planning an evaluation study, collecting and analyzing information, reporting results; evaluation strategies; overview of the field of program evaluation.
OLPD 5087 - MA Research Seminar
Credits: 3.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
OLPD 5087, MA Research Seminar, is intended to support OLPD Masters students working on their plan A or plan B papers. The course will focus on conducting effective research and developing the writing skills and habits needed to support the development and completion of the paper, including setting individual and realistic goals to further the project. Class time will include review and discussion of research strategies and practice, expectations for graduate level writing, in-class research and writing time, reviewing and commenting on work in progress in small groups, and review of proper APA style documentation and practices.
OLPD 5095 - Problems: Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development
Credits: 1.0 -3.0 [max 24.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Course or independent study on specific topic within department program emphasis.
OLPD 5501 - Principles and Methods of Evaluation
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: OLPD 5501/EPsy 5243
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Introduction to program evaluation. Planning an evaluation study, collecting and analyzing information, reporting results; evaluation strategies; overview of the field of program evaluation.
OLPD 5502 - Comparative evaluation theory for practice
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Summer
This class will give students the foundation in evaluation theory necessary for high-quality and ethical practice in evaluation, consulting, or other forms of organizational change Recommend 5501 or equivalent (can be taken concurrently)
OLPD 8502 - Advanced Evaluation Theory and Theory crafting
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
This advanced course will provide students with an in-depth understanding of major evaluation theories, systems for organizing evaluation theories, and propose ways of expanding current theory. prereq: Doctoral standing OR instructor?s permission (enforced) Recommend OLPD 5502 (can be taken concurrently)
OLPD 8777 - Thesis Credits: Master's
Credits: 1.0 -18.0 [max 50.0]
Grading Basis: No Grade
Typically offered: Every Spring & Summer
(No description) prereq: Max 18 cr per semester or summer; 10 cr total required [Plan A only]
OLPD 5501 - Principles and Methods of Evaluation
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: OLPD 5501/EPsy 5243
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Introduction to program evaluation. Planning an evaluation study, collecting and analyzing information, reporting results; evaluation strategies; overview of the field of program evaluation.
OLPD 5521 - Cost and Economic Analysis in Educational Evaluation
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Use and application of cost-effectiveness, cost-benefit, cost-utility, and cost-feasibility in evaluation of educational problems and programs.
OLPD 5502 - Comparative evaluation theory for practice
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Fall & Summer
This class will give students the foundation in evaluation theory necessary for high-quality and ethical practice in evaluation, consulting, or other forms of organizational change Recommend 5501 or equivalent (can be taken concurrently)
OLPD 8502 - Advanced Evaluation Theory and Theory crafting
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F only
Typically offered: Every Spring
This advanced course will provide students with an in-depth understanding of major evaluation theories, systems for organizing evaluation theories, and propose ways of expanding current theory. prereq: Doctoral standing OR instructor?s permission (enforced) Recommend OLPD 5502 (can be taken concurrently)
OLPD 5087 - MA Research Seminar
Credits: 3.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
OLPD 5087, MA Research Seminar, is intended to support OLPD Masters students working on their plan A or plan B papers. The course will focus on conducting effective research and developing the writing skills and habits needed to support the development and completion of the paper, including setting individual and realistic goals to further the project. Class time will include review and discussion of research strategies and practice, expectations for graduate level writing, in-class research and writing time, reviewing and commenting on work in progress in small groups, and review of proper APA style documentation and practices.
OLPD 5095 - Problems: Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development
Credits: 1.0 -3.0 [max 24.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Course or independent study on specific topic within department program emphasis.
OLPD 5701 - U.S. Higher Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Summer
U.S. higher/postsecondary education in historical/contemporary perspective. Emphasizes structure, history, and purposes of system as a whole.
OLPD 5709 - Critical Issues in Higher Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Issues/opportunities facing American higher education. Financial, demographic, athletics, for-profit, changing public opinion. Framework for analysis.
OLPD 5001 - Formal Organizations in Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Classical/current theories of organizations. Applications to education and related fields.
OLPD 5080 - Special Topics: Organizational Leadership, Policy, & Development
Credits: 1.0 -3.0 [max 9.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Topical issues in organizational leadership, policy, development.
OLPD 5704 - College Students Today
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: OLPD 5704/EPSY 5451
Typically offered: Every Spring & Summer
Issues involving population of students in colleges/universities. College student development theory, students' expectations/interests. How college affects student outcomes. Role of curricular/extracurricular activities. Student-faculty interaction.
OLPD 5721 - Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Review of research. Theoretical frameworks, methodological perspectives, and research strategies used to study students, staff, and faculty. Historical perspectives.
OLPD 5724 - Leadership and Administration of Student Affairs
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: OLPD 5724/EPsy 5421
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Scope, administration, coordination, and evaluation of programs in college and university student affairs.
OLPD 8703 - Public Policy in Higher Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Theories, analytic methods, and critical issues in postsecondary education policy at national/state levels. Equality of educational opportunity, affirmative action, system governance/coordination, research funding, student financial aid, public accountability. prereq: [5001 or EDPA 5001], [5701 or EDPA 5701]
OLPD 8777 - Thesis Credits: Master's
Credits: 1.0 -18.0 [max 50.0]
Grading Basis: No Grade
Typically offered: Every Spring & Summer
(No description) prereq: Max 18 cr per semester or summer; 10 cr total required [Plan A only]
OLPD 5701 - U.S. Higher Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall & Summer
U.S. higher/postsecondary education in historical/contemporary perspective. Emphasizes structure, history, and purposes of system as a whole.
OLPD 5709 - Critical Issues in Higher Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Spring
Issues/opportunities facing American higher education. Financial, demographic, athletics, for-profit, changing public opinion. Framework for analysis.
OLPD 5001 - Formal Organizations in Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Classical/current theories of organizations. Applications to education and related fields.
OLPD 5080 - Special Topics: Organizational Leadership, Policy, & Development
Credits: 1.0 -3.0 [max 9.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Topical issues in organizational leadership, policy, development.
OLPD 5704 - College Students Today
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: OLPD 5704/EPSY 5451
Typically offered: Every Spring & Summer
Issues involving population of students in colleges/universities. College student development theory, students' expectations/interests. How college affects student outcomes. Role of curricular/extracurricular activities. Student-faculty interaction.
OLPD 5721 - Race and Ethnicity in Higher Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Review of research. Theoretical frameworks, methodological perspectives, and research strategies used to study students, staff, and faculty. Historical perspectives.
OLPD 5724 - Leadership and Administration of Student Affairs
Credits: 2.0 -3.0 [max 3.0]
Course Equivalencies: OLPD 5724/EPsy 5421
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Scope, administration, coordination, and evaluation of programs in college and university student affairs.
OLPD 8703 - Public Policy in Higher Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall
Theories, analytic methods, and critical issues in postsecondary education policy at national/state levels. Equality of educational opportunity, affirmative action, system governance/coordination, research funding, student financial aid, public accountability. prereq: [5001 or EDPA 5001], [5701 or EDPA 5701]
OLPD 5087 - MA Research Seminar
Credits: 3.0 [max 6.0]
Grading Basis: S-N only
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
OLPD 5087, MA Research Seminar, is intended to support OLPD Masters students working on their plan A or plan B papers. The course will focus on conducting effective research and developing the writing skills and habits needed to support the development and completion of the paper, including setting individual and realistic goals to further the project. Class time will include review and discussion of research strategies and practice, expectations for graduate level writing, in-class research and writing time, reviewing and commenting on work in progress in small groups, and review of proper APA style documentation and practices.
OLPD 5801 - Survey: Human Resource Development and Adult Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Overview of fields of human resource development and adult education. Societal context, theories, processes, definitions, philosophies, goals, sponsoring agencies, professional roles, participants, and resources. Unique characteristics and ways fields overlap and enhance one another. prereq: Grad student only
OLPD 5819 - Evaluating and Using Research in Organizations and Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Role of educational research in professional practice. Problems of practice for research. Alternative modes of research. Synthesis/application of results of research. prereq: Grad student
OLPD 8815 - Ethics and Responsible Research
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Introduction to ethical/legal issues involved in practicing responsible educational research. Key issues, formal/informal codes of conduct, ethical reasoning.
OLPD 5605 - Strategic Human Resource Development
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Strategic nature of organizations. How HRD can align its goals with those of organization. Strategic planning, systems thinking. Ways HRD managers can become strategic players in organization. prereq: 5607 or 5615 or HRD 5201 or HRD 5301
OLPD 5696 - Internship: Human Resource Development
Credits: 1.0 -10.0 [max 10.0]
Grading Basis: S-N or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Students apply/contract for human resource development positions. prereq: [[3901 or HRD 3601, [3696 or HRD 3196], [3620 or 3640 or HRD 3201 or HRD 3301], [3202 or ADED 3101], undergrad] or [[5607 or 5615 or HRD 5201 or HRD 5301], [5801 or WHRE 5001], grad student]], instr consent
OLPD 5615 - Training and Development of Human Resources
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Training/development of human resources in organizations. Process phases of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. prereq: Grad student only
OLPD 5607 - Organization Development
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Introduction to major concepts, skills, and techniques for organization development/change. prereq: Grad student only
OLPD 5201 - Strategies for Teaching Adults
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Psychological theories of adult learning; learning styles and personality types; teaching styles; group and team learning; moderating and study circles; teaching technologies and distance learning; gender, race, and cultural communication. Applications of strategies. prereq: Grad student only
OLPD 8777 - Thesis Credits: Master's
Credits: 1.0 -18.0 [max 50.0]
Grading Basis: No Grade
Typically offered: Every Spring & Summer
(No description) prereq: Max 18 cr per semester or summer; 10 cr total required [Plan A only]
OLPD 5801 - Survey: Human Resource Development and Adult Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Overview of fields of human resource development and adult education. Societal context, theories, processes, definitions, philosophies, goals, sponsoring agencies, professional roles, participants, and resources. Unique characteristics and ways fields overlap and enhance one another. prereq: Grad student only
OLPD 5819 - Evaluating and Using Research in Organizations and Education
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Role of educational research in professional practice. Problems of practice for research. Alternative modes of research. Synthesis/application of results of research. prereq: Grad student
OLPD 8815 - Ethics and Responsible Research
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Introduction to ethical/legal issues involved in practicing responsible educational research. Key issues, formal/informal codes of conduct, ethical reasoning.
OLPD 5605 - Strategic Human Resource Development
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Strategic nature of organizations. How HRD can align its goals with those of organization. Strategic planning, systems thinking. Ways HRD managers can become strategic players in organization. prereq: 5607 or 5615 or HRD 5201 or HRD 5301
OLPD 5696 - Internship: Human Resource Development
Credits: 1.0 -10.0 [max 10.0]
Grading Basis: S-N or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall & Spring
Students apply/contract for human resource development positions. prereq: [[3901 or HRD 3601, [3696 or HRD 3196], [3620 or 3640 or HRD 3201 or HRD 3301], [3202 or ADED 3101], undergrad] or [[5607 or 5615 or HRD 5201 or HRD 5301], [5801 or WHRE 5001], grad student]], instr consent
OLPD 5615 - Training and Development of Human Resources
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Training/development of human resources in organizations. Process phases of analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation. prereq: Grad student only
OLPD 5607 - Organization Development
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Introduction to major concepts, skills, and techniques for organization development/change. prereq: Grad student only
OLPD 5201 - Strategies for Teaching Adults
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Grading Basis: A-F or Aud
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Psychological theories of adult learning; learning styles and personality types; teaching styles; group and team learning; moderating and study circles; teaching technologies and distance learning; gender, race, and cultural communication. Applications of strategies. prereq: Grad student only
OLPD 5893 - Directed Study in OLPD
Credits: 1.0 -4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall, Spring & Summer
Self-directed study, with faculty advice, in areas not covered by regular courses.