2009-2010 Catalog - Graduate School - Bethel University

Course DescriptionsORGL689 • Integrative Seminar(ORLG)2 creditsSynthesis of key learnings from the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadershipprogram including a reconsideration of earlier self-assessment work, as well as areview and modification of personal learning and growth plans.ORGL760 • Directed Study(ORLG)2 credits(see: Academic Information: Individualized Study.) Graded on an S/U basis.ORGL770 • Internship(ORLG)2 credits(see: Academic Information: Individualized Study.) Graded on an S/U basis.ORGL791 • Master’s Thesis(ORLG)4 creditsThe Master’s Thesis is an academically rigorous, large-scale study that requiresnew research on a specific topic in the field of leadership. The research questionis answered through the thorough review of the literature and original qualitativeor quantitative research. The completed thesis will be approximately 75 to 85pages in length, not including the reference pages and appendices, and will beformally presented to the learner’s Capstone Committee. All text and referencesmust be in proper APA style (5th edition). Graded on an S/U basis. Prerequisite:ORGL630.ORGL792 • Master’s Project(ORLG)4 creditsThe Master’s Project is an academically rigorous, large-scale study that requiresthe learner to examine a leadership topic and apply it to a real-life issue. Theresearch question is answered through a well-researched, practical approach tothis real-life leadership issue. The completed project will be approximately 60 to75 pages in length, not including the reference pages and appendices, and will beformally presented to the learner’s Capstone Committee. All text and referencesmust be in proper APA style (5th edition). Graded on an S/U basis. Prerequisite:ORGL630.ORGL795 • Leadership Issue Analysis(ORLG)2 creditsThe Leadership Issue Analysis is an extended literature review of a leadershipissue. The research question is answered by a thorough review of the literature.Conclusions and recommendations for practice complete the review. The completedLeadership Issue Analysis will be approximately 25 to 35 pages in length, not includingthe reference pages and appendices. All text and references must be in properAPA style (5th edition). Graded on an S/U basis. Prerequisite: ORGL630.115