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College of Education 243 Ritter Hall, Degree Programs: Master
of Education and Doctor
of Education and Curriculum Instruction
and Technology in Education
Program Offerings: Educational Leadership
and Policy Studies Program Offerings: Urban Education Supervisory Certification
Program Psychological Studies
in Education Adult and Organizational
Development Counselling
Psychology Educational Psychology School Psychology Physical Education
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The faculty is committed to developing, integrating, and transmitting theories, research, and practices regarding learning and development over the life span as these apply to individuals, groups, families, and institutions in educational and community organizations. The faculty particularly emphasizes these areas as they relate to elementary and secondary teacher preparation and the teacher education curriculum of the College of Education. A further thrust is the preparation of educational researchers, consultants and practitioners, and teachers in higher and adult education. These individuals develop knowledge, teach research skills, and disseminate knowledge related to the educational process.
Psychological practitioners are important in facilitating the lifelong educational process. The department trains professional psychologists for service, prevention, teaching, research and the application of psychological principles as related to learning and development of children, adults, families, groups, and organizations. Equally important is the training of counselors and consultants to provide prevention, remediation, and developmental services within schools and various public and nonprofit agencies.
Adult and Organizational Development Direct inquiries to: Dr. Melvin Silberman, Coordinator, (215) 204-8078, 449 Ritter Annex, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122.
General Statement The program in Adult and Organizational Development (AOD) offers graduate work leading to the Ed.M. degree. The program is concerned with adult training, program development, and organizational consultation in diverse settings, such as educational, community-based and governmental organizations, associations and the workplace. Its mission is to prepare practitioners capable of facilitating learning and change for adults, as individuals, as well as for communities and organizations in which they function. The AOD program is intended for adult educators and administrators, trainers, consultants, program and instructional developers, and facilitators. It serves as a training ground for individuals wishing to enter into these professions and as an opportunity to upgrade skills for those already in the field. The program is open to students seeking either a first or second master's degree.
Areas of Study Concentration areas are: Adult Learning and Training and Organizational and Team Development. Program descriptions are available from the department.
Application Deadlines Master's application deadlines are July 1 for fall semester and November 1 for spring semester.
Financial Aid The department offers a number of teaching and research assistantships.
Master of Education Admission Requirements Bachelor's degree, transcripts of all college credits (including Temple University), and scores from either the general Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or Miller Analogies Test (MAT).
Degree Requirements Students must complete 36 credits, 27 from within the program, and must pass a written comprehensive examination.
Course Descriptions -Adult and Organizational Development 501. Interpersonal Effectiveness. (3 s.h.) This course explores theory, research and practice related to interpersonal dynamics. Students will have the opportunity to assess their styles of communication, leadership and team participation. Effective communication and facilitation skills are emphasized.
502. System Dynamics. (3 s.h.) Frameworks for understanding dynamic social systems that form the bases for research, assessment, planning, intervention and evaluation of social entities are explored. Linear and nonlinear theories will be examined especially as they may be applied to group and organizational training and development.
503. Socio-cultural Dynamics. (3 s.h.) This course examines contending frameworks for understanding conditions and dynamics of socio-cultural diversity, and scenarios for preferred outcomes. Contemporary and evolving issues of human diversity in our global, local and personal contexts are explored especially as these relate to professional practice.
521. Adult learning and Development. (3 s.h.) This course explores adult development theory and research as these relate to the field of adult learning, training, program and organizational development. It focuses on how adults develop and change and how these transitions and stages provide opportunities for adult learning.
522. Facilitating Adult Learning. (3 s.h.) This course examines teaching and learning transactions in adult educational settings and the methods and techniques appropriate for facilitating adult learning.
523. Training Design and Deliver. (3 s.h.) Prerequisite: AOD 522. This course examines the design of training programs in public and private sector organizations. Students will learn to design active, experientially-based training programs.
524. Program Development in Adult Education. (3 s.h.) Prerequisite: AOD 522. This course examines the philosophical basis of program planning in adult education. Several program planning models will be examined for their practical application to the field. Students will have the opportunity to develop a program during the course.
531. Organizational Assessment, Design and Strategy. (3 s.h.) Prerequisite: AOD 502. Through the exploration of theory, research and practice, this course is designed to enhance understanding of models and methods for assessing organizations, for strategic and focused planning, and for the creation of alternative system designs that may be employed to determine deliberate interventions.
532. Leadership and Management. (3 s.h.) Prerequisite: AOD 502. This course addresses the theoretical understandings that guide appropriate implementation of professional managerial and facilitative roles in adult and organizational development. Students will gain increased clarity regarding contextually appropriate practice of both management and leadership.
533. Team Development. (3 s.h.) This course provides a comprehensive overview of group research and theory and explores how group or team development influences adult learning and organizational goal achievement. Students will become familiar with both basic and applied research in the area especially as these relate to change and/or learning contexts.
534. Group Facilitation and Consultation. (3 s.h.) Prerequisite: AOD 533. This course provides students with the opportunity to learn the skills and strategies associated with effective group facilitation and organizational consultation. Students will practice intervention techniques and will learn to utilize various strategies designed to facilitate group and organizational development.
540. Practicum in Adult and Organizational Development. (3 s.h.) This course provides students with the opportunity to translate adult and organizational theory into practice by gaining experience working in contexts in which change and learning are being fostered. Students work under the auspices of the Training and Development Center and are placed in a variety of contexts. This course should be taken near the end of the student's program.
542. Current Topics in AOD. (3 s.h.) The topics of this course vary. Its inclusion in the curriculum allows faculty and students to explore emerging issues in the field.
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