This program is designed as a stand-alone certificate, or it can serve as a step-up program into the Master of Professional Studies in Organization Development and Change. If you apply and are accepted into the master's degree program, the 12 credits you earn in the certificate may be applied toward the master's degree.
Courses
Course List - Graduate Certificate in Organization Development and Change Essentials
| Title | Abbreviation | Description | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foundations in Organization Development and Change | WFED 572 | Development of major concepts, skills and techniques required by workplace learning professionals to support and facilitate organization change. | 3 credits |
| Process Consultation in Organization Development* | WFED 578 | This course provides a foundation in process consultation. Process refers to how groups interact and how people get along. | 3 credits |
| Facilitating Groups and Teams* | WFED 880 | This course provides students with necessary skills to facilitate small groups and teams. | 3 credits |
| Appreciative Inquiry* | WFED 884 | This course provides a foundation in the theories, principles, and techniques of Appreciative Inquiry (AI). | 3 credits |
*Students may also choose WFED 865 in place of this course. This substitution can only be used once.
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