Dive into organizational leadership, human services, or human relations.
Join us in critically analyzing a range of social justice issues from a leader’s perspective
The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) program at St. Edward’s University prepares students to confidently and skillfully enact positive, organizational change — a crucial competency in today’s fast-paced companies and organizations. Students will understand leadership from the individual, group, organizational and global perspectives, allowing them to facilitate change across diverse teams in the workplace.
The MSOL program offers core courses in and two concentration options (Leadership & Change and Human Development).
- Concentration 1 ("Leadership & Change"): students continue to explore contemporary issues in leadership & change, including how to execute change in many different types of organizations and environments.
- Concentration 2 ("Human Development"): students will learn the impact of mental health issues common in education, cross-cultural issues/strategies, and how data analytics drives educational outcomes
- The curriculum consists of ten courses for a total of thirty hours. Seven of those are core courses, and each of the two tracks contains three courses.
The curriculum consists of ten courses for a total of thirty hours. Seven of those are core courses, and each of the two concentrations contains three courses.
“Change is endemic. We all live it daily. Leadership skills are needed in every type and sector of every organization.” - TOM SECHREST, PHD, Program Director
Degree Plan
For detailed descriptions and course times, please contact Dave Bralower at davidcb@stedwards.edu
10 TOTAL COURSES, with 2 concentrations (Leadership & Change or Human Development)
30 CREDIT HOURS:
7 CORE CLASSES: COURSES
- Leadership Foundations & Formation
- Principles & Practices of Organizational Change
- Data Analytics for Leaders
- Becoming a Strategic Leader
- Cultural & Critical Inquiry
- Leadership & Social Justice
- Conflict Analysis & Resolution
3 CONCENTRATION COURSES—LEADERSHIP & CHANGE CONCENTRATION
Executing Strategic Change
Contemporary Issues in Leadership & Change
Advocacy & Inclusivity in Organizations
3 CONCENTRATION COURSES—HUMAN DEVELOPMENT CONCENTRATION
Human Development of Adults
Human Development Services for Adults
Advocacy & Inclusivity in Organizations
Meet the Program Director
MSOL Program Director Tom Sechrest, PhD, brings a depth of experience, connections both locally and globally, and ties to many professional organizations, including the International Leadership Association, the Academy for Human Resource Development, the Association for Practical and Professional Ethics, and Phi Kappa Phi honor society.
"I teach to be a role model of lifelong learning, the joy of knowledge and the multiple perspectives necessary in our interconnected world." - Tom Sechrest, PhD
How to Apply
Are you interested in speaking with an enrollment counselor to find out more about the online MSOL?
Request Information: davidcb@stedwards.edu