Department of
Instructional Leadership & Professional Development
C.A.S. in Organizational Change
(Administrator I)
The Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) in organizational change is an interdisciplinary program designed for students wishing to continue their education at the post-master's level. The 30-credit hour program consists of five core courses and five additional elective courses intended to focus on issues related to the participant's organization and professional goals. Building on a curriculum covering areas such as workforce development, educational leadership, and human resource management, program participants will have an opportunity to continue their professional development to become leaders within educational, business and community-based organizations. Other courses may be selected based on professional needs through consultation with the adviser.
Admission Requirements
- Completion of master's degree in human resource development or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
- Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the applicant's academic background, professional experience and/or personal qualities.
- Letter of application.
- Academic writing sample.
- Submission and approval of a professional portfolio.
- A minimum graduate GPA of 3.00.
(for full admission)
- Minimum TOEFL score of 550 (where applicable).
Certificate Requirements
I - Administrator Track: (6 required courses)
ILPD 667 Curriculum & Assessment
ILPD 781 Seminar in Supervision
ILPD 716 Leadership of the Schools
ILPD 603 School Law
ILPD 797 Internship in Educational Leadership
ILPD 668 Leadership & Group Dynamics
II - Elective Courses (Select 4 with Advisor Approval)
ISTC 702 Educational Leadership & Technology
ILPD 740 Data Based Decision Making
ILPD 741 Seminar in Liability for Professionals in
Education
ILPD 742 Transformational Leadership & Professional
Development
ILPD 743 Learning Communities & Organizational
Change
ILPD 744 Interpersonal Relations & Group Dynamics
ILPD 745 School Budgeting & Fiscal Issues
*Other courses may be selected as suitable to particular organizational or professional needs through consultation with the adviser.
Program Director
Jane Neapolitan
Phone: 410-704-4094
Email: jneapolitan@towson.edu
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