Master of Philosophy in Organizational Dynamics - Leadership Coaching Cohort

The Leadership Coaching Cohort (LCC) concentration provides the academic foundations and practical experience necessary to begin a career in professional coaching or integrate a coaching approach into a leadership or management role in any field. Courses in this concentration explore the core psychological and developmental theories that inform coaching practice, the principles and methodologies that enable coaches to make a positive and lasting impact on individuals, groups, and systems, and the step-by-step process of planning and navigating the business of coaching. This concentration is intended for individuals interested in gaining in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience in the field of leadership and executive coaching. Who should consider the Leadership Coaching Cohort (LCC) concentration Practitioners interested in incorporating coaching principles and tools as part of their leadership repertoire in an existing or future leadership role Managers, leaders, or HR personnel interested in facilitating cultural and organizational change, developing leaders, or increasing managerial effectiveness Practitioners of coaching looking for a competitive edge and in-depth mastery to help distinguish them in the growing field of professional coaching

Successful applicants must hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited US institution and are expected to have achieved a 3.0 GPA in previous academic work, or explicitly address why they expect to be able to do so in their graduate degree program. In addition, candidates must have completed at least five years of full-time, management-related, professional work. Standardized tests such as the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) are not required when applying for the Master of Science in Organizational Dynamics program. The minimum TOEFL scores required for admissions consideration are 100 (iBT), 250 (CBT) or 600 (PBT). International English Language Testing System (IELTS) is also accepted and the minimum score for consideration is a 7.