Graduate Programs

Certificate Programs

Organizational Change, Certificate of Advanced Studies

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 level. The 30-unit program consists of courses intended to focus on issues related to the participant's organization and professional goals. Building on a curriculum covering areas such as professional development, instructional leadership, and human resource management, program participants will have an opportunity to continue their professional development to become leaders within education, business and community-based organizations. Other courses may be selected based on professional needs through consultation with the adviser.

For more information on this and other off campus offerings, please check out http://wwwnew.towson.edu/coe/casoc/

• Completion of master degree in human resource development, education, administration or related field from a regionally accredited institution.
• A minimum graduate grade point average of 3.50.
• Minimum TOEFL score of 550 (where applicable).

Send the following admission materials to the Graduate School Office, Towson University, 8000 York Road, Towson, MD 21252:

• Two letters of recommendation from individuals who can attest to the applicant's academic background, professional experience and/or personal qualities.
• Letter of application to address commitment to the profession, caring for success of students and collaboration with the community.
• Academic writing sample
• GRE or MAT scores must be submitted prior to the completion of 21 units.

Administrator I Track

This post-master program is MSDE-approved for those who seek Administrator I certification and did not complete an MSDE-approved master program for Administrator I.

This program allows those education professionals currently certified or licensed, and working in schools or school systems, to be eligible to receive Administrator I certification for Assistant Principal or Supervisor. Certification for Administrator II requires the passing of the SLLA exam in addition to the requirements for Administrator I.

For more information on this and other off campus offerings, please check out http://wwwnew.towson.edu/coe/pmcadmin/

Required Courses (18 units)

Students enrolled in this program must take the following six courses for MSDE approval:

ILPD 603 - School Law (3)
ILPD 667 - Curriculum & Assessment for School Leaders (3)
ILPD 668 - Leadership & Group Dynamics (3)
ILPD 716 - Administration of the Schools (3)
ILPD 781 - Seminar in Supervision (3)
ILPD 797 - Internship in Educational Leadership (3)

Electives (12 credits)

EDUC 744 - Interpersonal Relations and Group Dynamics (3)
ILPD 740 - Data Based Decision Making for Curriculum and Instruction (3)
ILPD 741 - Seminar in Liability for Professionals (3)
ILPD 742 - Transformational Leadership and Professional Development (3)
ILPD 743 - Learning Communities and Organizational Change (3)
ISTC 702 - Leadership and Instructional Technology (3)

Human Resource Development Track (30 units)**

COSC 605 Human Factors and Computer Interaction (3)
HLTH 649 Program Evaluation (3)
HRD 602 Leadership Theory and Practice (3)
HRD 629 Personnel Selection (3)
HRD 641 Change in the Workplace (3)
HRD 642 Organizational Behavior (3)
HRD 644 Team Building (3)
ILPD 603 School Law (3) *
ILPD 667 Curriculum & Assessment for School Leaders (3)
ILPD 668 Leadership & Group Dynamics (3)
ILPD 740 Data-Based Decision-Making for Curriculum and Instruction (3)
ILPD 741 Seminar in Liability for Professionals in Education (3)
ILPD 745 School Budgeting and Fiscal Planning (3)
ISTC 605 Web-Based Instruction in Education (3)
ISTC 617 Distance Education in Theory and Practice (3)
ISTC 667 Instructional Development (3)
ISTC 702 Educational Leadership and Technology (3)
ISTC 797 Internship in Instructional Technology (3)
MNGT 601 Administrative Theory and Practice (3)
PSYC 605 Counseling Techniques (3)
WMST 601 Women, Gender and the Workplace (3)

*Courses that are approved for Administrator I Certification.
**Other courses may be selected as suitable to particular organizational or professional needs through consultation with the adviser.

Course Descriptions

For information on all matters related to admissions, fees, or registration, please contact the Graduate School at 410-704-2501.

Program Director:
Dr. Jane Neapolitan
410-704-4954
jneapolitan@towson.edu