Master of Organization Development and Change at Pennsylvania State University

The MPS in Organization Development and Change (MPS-OD&C) is an online program of study designed for professionals working primarily in organization change and workforce development related careers.

The program will highlight the changing nature of the field of Organization Development, including the impact of the globalization of private and public organizations and the growing importance of organization change and development in the workforce. It will culminate in a field-based project course in which students will demonstrate their understanding of the curriculum and apply it to their professional areas of interest. Students will be expected to complete an organization development-related project and are encouraged to solicit project ideas from a work-related environment to ensure that the problems or opportunities they identify are grounded in the reality of organization development. Upon completion of the MPS-OD&C degree, students will be equipped to work as professionals in corporate development, talent development, workforce development, performance improvement, training and development, and with private employers, government agencies, and non-profit organizations.

1. KNOW. Graduates will be able to obtain a critical knowledge base in organization development, appreciate inquiry, and change.
2. APPLY. Graduates will be able to use various resources for developing, implementing, evaluating, and marketing organization development programs.
3. COMMUNICATE. Graduates will be able to observe group dynamics, facilitate change efforts, and communicate professional organization development knowledge in written and oral presentation formats in a manner appropriate to the audience.
4. CRITICAL THINKING. Graduates will be able to become an effective organization development practitioner through critical thinking and hands-on experience.
5. PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. Graduates will be able to address ethical issues in practicing organization development activities, including engagement "¨in professional service to the profession.
6. TEAMWORK. Graduates will be able to observe group dynamics and strategically lead and facilitate both small group and large group change initiatives.