Organization Development Example Concentration
Students pursuing the School for New Learning’s Bachelor of Arts with an Individualized Focus Area can use the Organization Development Example Concentration as a template for designing their Focus Area.
The Organization Development Example Concentration contains courses and competences that combine skills in the psychology of management and team effectiveness with the study of organizational structures and models of change management. Learning the best practices in each area of organization development gives students a competitive advantage in workplace practice and in preparation for graduate study in this increasingly-critical area of business management.
Sample Schedule*
As a student using the template for the Organization Development Example Concentration, you’ll work with an academic advisor and a faculty mentor to review your transfer course work and select specific courses that meet your interests and degree requirements.
This 108-credit-hour program can be started in any term -- Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer --and is typically comprised of 10 core courses, a minimum of nine organization development courses, and about 13 elective courses in liberal arts.
| Courses* | Credit Hours |
| Quarter 1 | |
| LL 103 Independent Learning Seminar (L1) | 2 |
| LL 250 Foundations of Adult Learning (L2, F1) | 4 |
| LL 150 Academic Writing for Adults (L4) | 4 |
| HC 141 Coaching for Personal & Professional Development (FX) | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
| Quarter 2 | |
| Civic Engagement (L3) with Humanities Elective (H) | 4 |
| LL 155 Critical Thinking (L5) | 4 |
| FA 212 Conflict, Work Performance & Empowering Employees (FX, A3) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
| Quarter 3 | |
| LL 300 Research Seminar (L8, L9) | 6 |
| SW 233 Designing Dynamic Organizations (FX, S3) | 4 |
| Science Elective (S5) | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
| Quarter 4 | |
| LL 302 Externship (L10, L11) | 4 |
| IN 307 Advanced Elective (E1, E2) | 4 |
| HC 160 Facilitation Skills for Organizational Learning (FX, H3) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
| Quarter 5 | |
| LL 205 Quantitative Reasoning (L6) | 4 |
| HC 148 Collaborative Learning (L7, FX) | 4 |
| HC 231 Organizational Problem Solving (FX, H5) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
| Quarter 6 | |
| FA 205 Teamwork for Personal & Professional Development (FX, H4) | 4 |
| FA 110 Essentials of Training and Development (H4) | 2 |
| Science Elective (S, S4) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 10 |
| Quarter 7 | |
| FA 289 Business Writing (S, H) | 4 |
| HC 290 Applied Leadership Skills (FX, A) | 4 |
| HC 336 Organizational Communication (FX, H1) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
| Quarter 8 | |
| HC 273 Reframing Organizations (FX, H2) | 4 |
| Science Elective (S) & Arts Elective (A) | 4 |
| Arts Elective (A1, A2) | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours | 12 |
| Quarter 9 | |
| FA 303 Advanced Project (F11, F12) | 4 |
| Science Elective (S1, S2) | 4 |
| Arts Elective (A4, A5) | 4 |
| LL 390 Summit Seminar (L12) | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours | 14 |
| Total Credit Hours | 108 |
*Course substitutions may be necessary, as not all courses listed are offered every quarter or at all campuses.
These are some of the many courses that may be substituted for degree requirements in this example concentration:
• FA 274 Applying Organizational Behavior in Today’s Business Environment
• FA 136 The Language and Leadership of Organizational Change
• HC 171 Organizational culture in Action
• FA 262 Changing Worlds of Work in an Economic Downturn
Benefits
• Working during the day?
o Take evening and online courses with other motivated adult learners.
• No college course credit?
o Earn your degree in just over 24 months—and accelerate the completion of your degree with course credit for life experience and proficiency exams.
• Some college course credit?
o Accelerate the completion of your degree with transfer course work, course credit for life experience and proficiency exams.
• Looking for a high quality and well-respected degree?
o DePaul’s impressive academic rankings and distinguished faculty speak loudly to future employers. And, you’ll become part of a network of more than 150,000 DePaul graduates.
• Worried about paying for your degree?
o Qualify for one of the many scholarships available.
Career Outlook
In Illinois, human resources, training, and labor relations specialists and compensation, benefits and job analysis specialists are among the top 50 fastest-growing occupations that require a bachelor's degree. Training and development specialists are also among the top 50. These are just a few of the many career opportunities related to organization development.
Students pursuing the Organization Development Example Concentration may advance their careers in positions such as:
• Organization Development Consultant
• Corporate Communications Coordinator or Manager
• Fundraiser
• Non-profit Manager
• Strategic Planner
• Business Development Administrator
• Systems Administrator
• Industrial-Organizational Psychologist
Some of the occupations listed above may require additional schooling or work experience.
Getting Started
Complete an online DePaul Adult Admission Application and submit all your transcripts. Questions? Attend a free information session or contact the Adult Enrollment Center at 312-362-6338 or adultenrollment@depaul.edu