2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
    Aug 04, 2025  
2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog

Organizational Development and Leadership Certificate


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Contact:

Associate Dean: 

Ryan O. Williams, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, Professor of Practice
College of Professional Studies, rywillia@syr.edu

Program Director:

Susan Conklin, Professor of Practice
College of Professional Studies, smconkli@syr.edu
 
Program Questions, contact the College of Professional Studies at 315-443-9378, or email parttime@syr.edu

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Description:

The Organizational Development and Leadership certificate imparts critical organizational and analytical skills that are key drivers of organizational effectiveness for individuals who are in leadership roles or seeking them. This program of study incorporates theory and practice in the areas of organizational leadership, problem-solving and decision-making, managing change and conflict, strategic thinking, and other selected course topics. 15 Credits

Admission:

30 college credits.

Student Learning Outcomes


  1. Develop skills to cultivate and leverage interpersonal and professional relationships to achieve organizational goals.
  2. Analyze possible causes for conflict in professional situations and propose productive scenarios for resolution.
  3. Apply analytical and strategic thinking methodology to systematically solve problems, make decisions, and navigate change.

Requirements


15 credits in upper division major/concentration courses as indicated:

Total Credits: 15


Note:


The certificate is administered by the College of Professional Studies. Each student should consult with their Academic Advisor to ensure certificate completion.

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