2009-2010 Catalog - Graduate School - Bethel University

Academic Programs and Disciplines• Sensitivity to ethical dilemmas and the ability to act in a manner consistentwith Christian ethical norms.Program Design• The program course work is designed to be completed in two years, includinga scheduled break from classes for part of the summer.• Courses are taken one at a time.• Classes meet one evening or Saturday morning each week. Electives may beoffered on a different schedule.• A supportive learning community is achieved through the cohort model—asmall group of learners progressing through a degree program together.CoursesThe required curriculum for the M.A. in Organizational Leadership comprisesa 36 semester credit sequence of courses. The program requires a sequence ofcourses to be taken during four semesters. For course sequence, request a programcalendar from the Graduate School.Core CoursesSemester Credit HoursORGL600 The Leadership Enterprise* 4ORGL620 Followership: The Undervalued Role 2ORGL625 Scholarly Writing 2ORGL630 Introduction to Research* 3ORGL635 Organizational Analysis 3ORGL650 Organizational Change and Futures 3ORGL655 Managing Conflict through Dialogue 3ORGL665 Collaborative Leadership 2ORGL670 Leading in the Knowledge Economy 2ORGL689 Integrative Seminar* 2PHIL620 Theology and Ethics of Leadership 3SOCS640 Leadership in Diverse Cultures + 3TOTAL Core Courses 32Select electives and a capstone from: 4Electives 0–2ORGL605 Topics in Leadership Studies (2)ORGL610 Leadership Assessment Seminar (2)ORGL675 Integrated Principles for Practical Leadership (2)75