Minor in Adult and Organizational Development
A minor in AOD can complement a range of existing majors across Temple, including, among others: Strategic and Organizational Communication, Human Resource Management, Psychology, Education, Business Management, Communication Management, and Social Work. The AOD minor can open up expanded career opportunities for students through our applied focus on organizational skill development, training, and adult learning.
Requirements
A total of 15 credit hours in AOD coursework. All courses must be completed with a minimum grade of C
Completion of all the following courses*:
- AOD 1016 Adult Learning and Training
- AOD 1166 Interpersonal Communication Through the Lifespan*
- AOD 2176 Team Process in Education
- AOD 2214 Communication and Conflict
Completion of one of the following courses:
- AOD 2215 Mediation: Principles and Practice
- AOD 3316 Negotiation Processes
- AOD 3376 Facilitating Group Decision-Making
- AOD 3396 Organizational Communication
*If students have taken the Gen Ed course --0836 Interpersonal Communication: Critical Competencies
For Professional and Personal Success
before declaring an AOD minor, the 1166 course will be
waived and students will be required to take two courses
from the set of 4 optional courses.
Declaring a Minor
Students who are interested in pursuing a minor in Adult and Organizational Development (AOD) should speak to their advisor in the school or college in which they are pursuing their degree to discuss how this minor fits into their overall academic plan. Students must formally declare the AOD minor upon completing no more than 6 credits toward the minor by meeting with a College of Education advisor. Appointments are located at the Shimada Resource Center, Suite 150 Ritter Annex and can be made by calling 215-204.8011. There is no penalty if the minor is not completed.
