The Master of Science in Organization Development (MSOD) program prepares students in the art and science of managing strategic change. The field of OD focuses on the behavioral science aspect of organizational systems, helping facilitate, anticipate, and manage change by a participative and systems-based approach. This program provides and understanding of the foundations, theories, methods, and tools of the OD profession as well as helping build critical and strategic thinking skills.
The MSOD program focuses on collaborative, experiential learning. While in the program, students have the opportunity to apply the skills and knowledge they are gaining. Near the end of the program, students participate in an international trip where they serve as OD consultants working with and learning from an international organization. The program’s capstone experience is the Applied OD Practicum Project where students work independently and conduct action research through an OD intervention in an organizational setting.
SCHEDULE
Most courses are offered in eight-week time frames, one night a week. Students earn three hours of credit for each course completed.
DEGREE AWARDED
Master of Science
CONTACT
Dr. Jim Maddox, Program Director
Organization Development
316-295-5639
jmaddox@friends.edu
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
In addition to the requirements stated under the Graduate Admissions Policy, the requirements for admission to MSOD are as follows:
- A grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
- Two letters of recommendation from professional and/or academic references.
- Completion of international travel acknowledgement form.
- Completion of program interview process and written approval of admission by the program director after review of the admission requirements.
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