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Graduate Programs

Research Courses Description

OLS 680 Research in OLS, Cr. 3.
P:  Completion of core courses and instructor/advisor permission.
This course focuses on the planning and executing of research designs after identifying a real organizational challenge or problem.  While some guidance is provided, students will develop their own methods for uncovering and diagnosing organizational problems, reviewing relevant literature, formulating solution models and recommendations, and helping client organizations implement changes.  Students are required to prepare and present an action learning project, with an emphasis on documenting ways they have and can make a difference in an organization.

One 3 credit-hour research skills course, selected in consultation with advisor.  Options include Educ P503 or Com 582.