Organizational Psychology

 
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Full-time Sample Schedule
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Part-time Sample Schedule
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Center for Creative Change Fall Schedule of Classes
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2007/08 Retreat and Weekend Schedule (PDF)

Core Courses and Reflective Practicum Descriptions

Specialization Course Descriptions

Antioch's M.A. in Organizational Psychology accommodates full- and part-time enrollment. All courses are offered in a four-day weekend module once a month. By enrolling full time, you can earn a master's degree in 22 months. You begin the program in the fall or spring quarter.

Program Introduction: The Retreat

Prior to the first weekend of the program, you attend an off-site retreat to build community among your peers in the Center for Creative Change.

Core Courses

You complete the following core courses during the first three quarters:

  • Communication Design
  • Critical Inquiry and Ways of Knowing
  • Global Pluralism
  • Systemic Thinking for a Changing World
  • Ecological Sustainability
  • Transformative Leadership and Change
  • Reflective Practicum 1: Simulations and Case Studies

Specialization Courses

You complete the following courses during the last four quarters:

  • Organizational Theory
  • Human Behavior in the Workplace
  • Group Dynamics and Facilitation
  • Overview of Organizational Development
  • Four Electives
  • Reflective Practicum 2: Capstone Change Project and Thesis

Sample Elective Courses

  • Multicultural Effectiveness
  • Conflict Management
  • Coaching
  • Spirit in the Workplace
  • Healthy Environments, Healthy People
  • Economics
  • Harnessing Diversity
  • Environmental World Views
  • Innovation and Creativity
  • Ecological Planning and Design

Capstone Change Project

During the last year of the program, you design and implement a sustainable change project in an organization, business or community setting. Click here to see examples of prior capstone change projects.