PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
Course Level: Graduate
Topics vary by section, may be repeated for credit with different topic. Rotating topics including consultation in international settings; use of self in professional practice; conflict resolution; diversity and cultural competence. Usually offered every term. Prerequisite: admission to MSOD program.
Course Level: Graduate
Topics in Human Resource Management (3)
Diversity and Cultural Competence
This course examines theories and models of diversity, culture, and cross-cultural dynamics at all levels of system. Through lectures, study, research and experiential learning, students learn how and why differences matter, build skills to work capably with diversity, and employ cultural competence in national and global OD settings.
Course Level: Graduate
Topics in Human Resource Management (3)
Use of Self in Professional Practice
One week residential course designed to build awareness, knowledge, and skills for effective use of self in Organization Development practice.
Course Level: Graduate
Topics in Human Resource Management (3)
International Fieldwork in Organization Development
Under faculty supervision, student teams complete a compressed full-cycle ODC project with client systems outside the United States in this 10-day residential course. The course develops consultation and coaching skills and cultural competence in global settings while providing professional quality consultation services to diverse clients in the host nation.
Course Level: Graduate
Topics in Human Resource Management (3)
Diversity and Cultural Competence
This course examines theories and practices related to diversity, culture, and cross-cultural dynamics at all levels of systems. Through lectures, research, experiential learning, and field activities, students learn how and why differences matter; build skills to work capably with diversity; and employ cultural competence in national and global OD settings.