Organizational Development and Leadership, Higher Education and Student Affairs, MS

Shippensburg University’s Organizational Development and Leadership program is designed for students pursuing leadership positions. This concentration is for those interested in higher education.

What Will I Learn?

This concentration provides students interested in a career in the many higher education areas with the opportunity to develop competencies in policy, social structures, inequalities, communications and leadership within a college or university setting.

What Kinds of Experiences Could I Have?

This interdisciplinary program offers a broad social science perspective on the interactions between leaders, followers and social structures. The highlight is an experiential capstone where you will put leadership into practice and gain valuable real world insights.

What Types of Careers Could I Get With This Degree?

Alumni of this concentration work in areas such as:

• Admissions
• Orientation
• Residential life
• Advancement and development
• Career planning
• Student activities
• Athletic coaching and administration
• Institutional data
• College marketing and public relations