M.S.Ed., Organizational Performance, Leadership & Technology

Contact Person:

Tim Fossum, Chair
Dunn 307; (315) 267-2056 (fossumtv@potsdam.edu)

This program is designed for candidates who do not seek an Initial or Professional New York teaching certificate.The program is intended to prepare students for careers in human performance improvement, training, and development. The program is also targeted for individuals seeking careers in leadership or management positions in organizations such as higher education, social service agencies and the military.



Course Requirements

A minimum of 36 credit hours with an overall grade point average of 3.0 or higher is required for the granting of Master of Science in Education, Organizational Performance, Leadership & Technology degree.   The 36 credit hours are divided as indicated:

                                                                                                                                                                                 
Foundation Requirements 21
IT 502 Organizational Development
3
IT 607 Organizational Leadership
3
IT 615 Critical Issues in Performance and Leadership Technology
3
IT 635 Research & Theory on Communication and Performance3
IT 648 Principles of Performance Technology
3
IT 653 Instructional Planning and Development Process3
IT 654 Program Evaluation3


Technology Requirement - Take 1 3
IT 544 Desktop Publishing3
IT 545 Preparing and Delivering Professional Presentations3
IT 546 Preparing Perf Support Materials3
IT 549 Web Page Development3
  
Controlled Options/Electives
9
At least three courses which focus on management, training or hardware utilization, selected with prior approval of the adviser

 
Culminating Experience
3
IT 658 Needs Assessment
3
  
Total credit hours 
36