Organizational Performance and Change Master of Education in Education and Human Resource Studies
New applications are no longer accepted for the distance program. See more information about our Denver-based program.
This master's program is designed for HRD and management professionals who are responsible for optimizing human capital and organizational performance.
Working professionals frequently complete the program of study in as few as seven (7) semesters by taking two courses per semester, and completing their master's degree research activity under their advisor's supervision during their second year of study. Students are advised to take courses when they are offered and scheduled in their individual program-of-study plans in order not to delay their graduation.
Enjoy the benefits and prestige of being part of the most popular master's degree at Colorado State. Graduates currently serve in a variety of HRD strategic planning, training, organization development, staff and program development, career development, evaluation, and professional postsecondary education roles.
The OPC program changed my life - it has given me tremendous confidence and instilled in me a belief that I am capable of so much more than I had realized before. I now have a broader perspective and global view of HR which has enabled me to progress quickly from a transactional role to a more strategic role in my career.
- Pratima Subbarao
Program Requirements
- Minimum of 36 semester credits of graduate work in approved course of study
- Minimum of 24 semester credits earned at Colorado State, 21 of which must be earned after admission to the Graduate School
- Minimum of 16 semester credits earned at Colorado State in 500-level (and above) regular courses not including thesis and independent study Comprehensive examination.
Transfer Credits
Up to six (6) semester credits of graduate course work may be transferred from other universities to partially meet the electives course requirement. The advisor must give prior approval to include these courses in the program of study.
Program Curriculum
Courses are offered on an alternate year basis. The course work addresses skill development and understanding related to strategic performance management, and organization change issues and processes.
Foundations (3 credits)
Program Core (30 credits)
- EDCO 500 - Career and Employment Concepts (3 cr.)
- EDOD 506 - Human Resource Development (3 cr.)
- EDOD 665 - HRD Consultation & Analysis of Organizations (3 cr.)
- EDOD 667 - Power, Politics & Influence in Organizations (3 cr.)
- EDOD 668 - Learning Transfer (3 cr.)
- EDOD 669 - Performance Management (3 cr.)
- EDOD 670 - Strategic Human Resource Development (3 cr.)
- EDOD 671 - Performance Consulting and Causal Analysis (3 cr.)
- EDOD 672 - Change Facilitation (3 cr.)
- EDOD 692 - Seminar: Human Resource Development (3 cr.)
Research (3 credits)
- EDRM 698 - Research (3 cr.)
Application and Admission Requirements
This program follows the general admission or Track II Admission requirements and procedures.
More Information
About distance education and registration:
Pam Nicholson
(303) 376-2602
(303) 573-6318
pnicholson@learn.colostate.edu
About the curriculum or admissions:
Jerry W. Gilley, Ed.D.
Program Chair
(970) 491-2918
Jerry.Gilley@cahs.colostate.edu
Degree at a Glance
Delivery
Instructor Driven. Courses rely on individualized contact between the instructor and student.
Individuals proximate to Fort Collins and Denver are not eligible for the distance program and may apply to the on-campus or Denver-based programs only. Contact the Program Chair.
Total Credits
36 credits
Time Frame
Can be completed in as few as seven semesters. Program duration may vary based on previous course work, intensity of study, and course availability. Summer courses are not required.
Designed For
Prepares individuals for roles and responsibilities within the mid-management and operational levels of business and industry, government, military, medical, social service, and nonprofit organizations to grow and develop a workforce and to work as change agents impacting change within an organization.