Bachelor of Arts in Adult & Organizational Development
Learn more about the Bachelor of Arts in Adult and Organizational Development.
Temple University's Bachelor of Arts in Adult and Organizational Development 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 degree can be completed on Main Campus in Philadelphia. It pushes you to:
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conquer the complexity of communication styles to identify different styles and what they can reveal about the roots of conflicts;
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develop effective instructional strategies to facilitate adult and team learning, and then design and implement effective training programs; and
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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.
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 B.A. 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 & Organizational Development
Requirements for New Students starting in the 2022-2023 Academic Year
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credit Hours | |
| GenEd Quantitative Literacy Course [GQ] | 4 | |
| ENG 0802, 0812, or 0902 | Analytical Reading and Writing [GW] | 4 |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| AOD 1016 | Introduction to Adult Learning and Training | 3 |
| Term 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 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Year 2 | ||
| Fall | ||
| IH 0851 or 0951 | Intellectual Heritage I: The Good Life [GY] | 3 |
| AOD 2201 | Research Methods | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 3 | |
| Conflict Processes | ||
| Mediation: Principles and Practice | ||
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| IH 0852 or 0952 | Intellectual Heritage II: The Common Good [GZ] | 3 |
| AOD 2176 | Team Process in Education | 3 |
| AOD 2218 | Leadership in Organizations | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 3 | ||
| Fall | ||
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3-4 | |
| AOD 3317 | Adult and Workforce Development | 3 |
| AOD 3396 | Organizational Processes [WI] | 3 |
| Elective | 4-3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 16 | |
| Spring | ||
| GenEd Breadth Course | 3 | |
| AOD 3318 | Systems Approach to Organizational Change | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Year 4 | ||
| Fall | ||
| AOD 4016 | Advanced Adult Learning and Training | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Term Credit Hours | 15 | |
| Spring | ||
| AOD 4396 | Field Research: Practice in Professional Settings [WI] | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Term 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 |