Overview
The Bachelor of Arts in Adult and Organizational Development, offered by the Department of Policy, Organizational and Leadership Studies, is comprehensive and systems-focused, and will help students develop the skills and knowledge needed to be an effective change agent in any organization.
The Adult and Organizational Development program pushes students to:
- conquer the complexity of communication styles to identify different styles and what they can reveal about the roots of conflicts;
- develop effective instructional strategies to facilitate adult and team learning, and then design and implement effective training programs; and
- master the peacemaking process, in order to recognize and mediate different conflict types and negotiate appropriate resolutions for communities, families, organizations and schools.
Students will finish the degree program by completing a field assignment at one of the hundreds of community groups, corporations, government agencies, schools and social service agencies in the Philadelphia area. In addition, students will observe how management and staff lead teams, manage change, mediate conflicts, and train adults in the social context of a bustling, culturally diverse region.
Campus Location: Main
Program Code: ED-AOD-BA
Accelerated +1 Programs
The College of Education and Human Development offers accelerated programs, including the opportunity for Adult and Organizational Development majors to pursue the following +1 Accelerated Programs:
- +1 Accelerated Program in Any Temple Major + Advocacy and Organizational Development MEd
- +1 Accelerated Program in Any Temple Major + Higher Education MEd
- +1 Accelerated Program in Any Temple Major + Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages MSEd
Qualified students earn a bachelor's and a master's degree in a five-year course of study. Learn more about the College of Education and Human Development's +1 Accelerated Programs.
Contact Information
Undergraduate Advising, College of Education and Human Development
edadvising@temple.edu
Armando Estrada, Program Coordinator
armando.x.estrada@temple.edu
Christopher McGinley, Policy, Organizational and Leadership Studies Department Chair
christopher.mcginley@temple.edu
Learn more about the Bachelor of Arts in Adult and Organizational Development.
These requirements are for students who matriculated in academic year 2023-2024. Students who matriculated prior to fall 2023 should refer to the Archives to view the requirements for their Bulletin year.
Summary of Requirements
University Requirements
- All students must complete Temple University's General Education (GenEd) curriculum.
- All students must take a minimum of two writing-intensive courses at Temple University (including transfer students). The specific writing-intensive courses required for this major are AOD 3396 and AOD 4396.
College Requirements
Refer to the College Requirements for specific information.
Program Requirements
- Students must complete 34 credit hours in the major.
- All courses in the major must be passed with a grade of "C-" or better; students must earn a 2.0 cumulative GPA.
- Complete the following course requirements in Adult and Organizational Development:
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
Required Courses | ||
AOD 1001 | Practical Application in Adult and Organizational Development | 1 |
AOD 1016 | Introduction to Adult Learning and Training | 3 |
AOD 1166 | Interpersonal Processes through the Life Span | 3 |
AOD 2176 | Team Process in Education | 3 |
AOD 2201 | Research Methods | 3 |
AOD 2214 | Conflict Processes | 3 |
or AOD 2215 | Mediation: Principles and Practice | |
AOD 2218 | Leadership in Organizations | 3 |
AOD 3317 | Adult and Workforce Development | 3 |
AOD 3318 | Systems Approach to Organizational Change | 3 |
AOD 3396 | Organizational Processes (WI) | 3 |
AOD 4016 | Advanced Adult Learning and Training | 3 |
AOD 4396 | Field Research: Practice in Professional Settings (WI) | 3 |
Total Credit Hours | 34 |
AOD strives to be a flexible and dynamic program that accommodates students transitioning in from other majors. AOD courses are offered both at Main campus and at Ambler. Although flexible, a minimum of three semesters is necessary to complete the AOD BA degree requirements. We strongly advise that no more than two other AOD courses be taken along with AOD 4396 Field Research: Practice in Professional Settings, the "capstone" course that is completed during the final semester prior to graduation. This capstone course requires the reflection on and application of AOD principles gained in prior courses.
Suggested Academic Plan
Bachelor of Arts in Adult and Organizational Development
Suggested Plan for New Students Starting in the 2023-2024 Academic Year
Year 1 | ||
---|---|---|
Fall | Credit Hours | |
GenEd Quantitative Literacy Course GQ | 4 | |
ENG 0802 | Analytical Reading and Writing or Analytical Reading and Writing: ESL or Honors Writing About Literature | 4 |
GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
AOD 1016 | Introduction to Adult Learning and Training | 3 |
Credit Hours | 17 | |
Spring | ||
GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
AOD 1166 | Interpersonal Processes through the Life Span | 3 |
AOD 1001 | Practical Application in Adult and Organizational Development | 1 |
Elective | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Year 2 | ||
Fall | ||
IH 0851 or IH 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life or Honors Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life | 3 |
AOD 2201 | Research Methods | 3 |
Select one of the following: | 3 | |
Conflict Processes | ||
Mediation: Principles and Practice | ||
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
IH 0852 or IH 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good or Honors Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good | 3 |
AOD 2176 | Team Process in Education | 3 |
AOD 2218 | Leadership in Organizations | 3 |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Year 3 | ||
Fall | ||
GenEd Breadth Course | 3-4 | |
AOD 3317 | Adult and Workforce Development | 3 |
AOD 3396 | Organizational Processes | 3 |
Elective | 4-3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 16 | |
Spring | ||
GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
AOD 3318 | Systems Approach to Organizational Change | 3 |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Year 4 | ||
Fall | ||
AOD 4016 | Advanced Adult Learning and Training | 3 |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Spring | ||
AOD 4396 | Field Research: Practice in Professional Settings | 3 |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Elective | 3 | |
Credit Hours | 15 | |
Total Credit Hours | 124 |
Code | Title | Credit Hours |
---|---|---|
AOD Electives | ||
AOD 2115 | Conflict Resolution in Education | 3 |
AOD 2117 | 3 | |
AOD 2307 | Interaction Analysis | 3 |
AOD 3319 | Skill Building for Social Entrepreneurship and Community Engagement | 3 |
AOD 4376 | Innovation and Mission-Driven Organizations | 3 |
AOD 4382 | Independent Study | 1 to 3 |
AOD 4385 | Internship in Adult and Organizational Development | 3 |