Doctor of Psychology,
International Leadership Specialization

ORG 5001 Survey of Psychology I (3 credits)*

This course is a survey course developed to assist students with degrees in areas other than psychology to become prepared for graduate study in psychology. Survey I covers an introduction to research, basic psychotherapeutic concepts, cognitive development, sexual development and issues, child issues, family therapy and other therapies, learning and memory and ethics. This course is the first of two survey courses in this preparation process.

ORG 5002 Survey of Psychology II (3 credits)*

This course is the second of two survey courses. This course covers a brief history of psychology, psychoanalytic theories of personality as well as other personality theories, human motives and social motives, psychological therapies and questions about psychotherapy, intelligence measurement, personality traits and their measurement, social relation in groups, stress, health and illness and mind, self and well being. Prerequisite: ORG 5001.

ORG 7509 History & Systems of Psychology (3 credits)

This course introduces students to the theoretical systems, methods of inquiry, and terminologies associated with the history of psychology. The course is grounded in a broad historical understanding that builds a framework for understanding the contemporary field of psychology. The focus is on the major systems of Associationism, Structuralism, Functionalism, Behaviorism, Gestalt, Psychodynamic, and Existential/Humanistic.

ORG 7510 Biological Bases of Behavior (3 credits)

This course is designed to provide the student with a foundation of human physiology including the nervous, hormonal, reproductive, and sensory systems, and the attendant functions of digestion, sleep, learning and memory, emotion and other human biological functions. The course provides an essential knowledge base for most other offerings in the field of psychology.

ORG 7600 Family Systems (3 credits)

This course is an introduction to the systems approach to intervention with families. It includes a historical perspective on family theory development. The focus is on obtaining knowledge and theory about the nuclear family in traditional and alternative forms. Normal family patterns of interaction, family life cycle, family of origin, family subsystems, and societal influence are explored. Contemporary issues and outcome research literature are reviewed. This course serves as a knowledge base for further study of assessment, treatment, and intervention with families.

ORG 7210 Adult Psychopathology & Treatment I (3 credits)

This course focuses on the etiology and diagnosis of adult psychopathological disorders. Students develop skills in case conceptualization and addressing adult disorders, and differential diagnosis. Benefits and limitations of the diagnostic process are reviewed.

ORG 7260 Adult Psychopathology & Treatment II (3 credits)

This course examines the methods and techniques employed to assist adult clients in the change process with specific reference to problem diagnosis, case conceptualization, and construction of a systematic treatment plan, emerging treatment revision, assessment of outcome, termination, and ethical issues in the treatment process. While placing treatment within a theoretical context, the real emphasis in this course is on treatment techniques aimed at symptom and problem reduction. Prerequisite: ORG 7210 or equivalent.

ORG 7272 Group Process & Group Leadership in Organizations (3 credits)

This course provides an overview of group theory, processes and dynamics in organizations. It will also examine effective behaviors and characteristics of facilitating/leading groups in an organizational setting. Students will be afforded the opportunity to participate in group simulations both as participant and facilitator. Students will receive evaluation and feedback on their group facilitation skills. A strong emphasis is placed on ethical standards and behavior in groups along with legal issues. The impact on groups of factors such as diversity, culture, distance, and others are explored.

ORG 7300 Advanced Seminar: Statistics & Psychometrics in Organizations (3 credits)

This course involves the advanced study of the theory and practice of psychological measurement. Students review the principles of statistical inference (univariate inferential statistics for comparisons of sample means and correlation, hypothesis testing, and statistical tests appropriate to one-way research designs) and psychological measurement (levels of measurement, research variables, validity and reliability of instruments and measurement procedures) as a basis for exploring the proper use of tests and measurements in psychological research. The course familiarizes the prospective professional psychologist with types of psychometric instruments commonly used in organizational psychology practice: intellectual, aptitude, and achievement tests; interest inventories; personality tests; and social measures. Students explore published research based on psychometric instruments and other measurement methodologies, and learn to critique and evaluate the published research.

ORG 7400 Research Design & Methods - Quantitative (3 credits)

This course extends a student's knowledge of the principles and procedures involved in complex behavioral sciences research. The goal is to provide the student with an educational experience that allows him or her to become an informed consumer of scholarly psychological research. The course also prepares the student to conduct advanced research. Topics include philosophy of science, advanced research methods, and analysis of variance. Prerequisite: ORG 7300.

ORG 7410 Research Design & Methods - Qualitative (3 credits)

Readings and exercises in this course emphasize design, analysis, and research concepts most appropriate to investigating intangibles and common data in psychological modeling. Techniques of methodological design related to observational, evaluative, systemic, psycho-historical, phenomenological, heuristic, mythic, and case methods are emphasized. Other course topics include data collection, reliability, validity, data summary and analysis, data reporting, influences on response rate, techniques of survey sampling (mail, questionnaire, and telephone surveys), and semi-structured interview schedules. Research issues of protection of human subjects, privacy, and confidentiality are also addressed. Students are supervised and share experiences gained while preparing to develop, administer, and analyze qualitative research projects. Emphasis is placed on the role that qualitative methodologies play in the world of research. Prerequisite: ORG 7400 or equivalent.

ORG 7101 Assessment of Personality for Organizational Leadership (3 credits)

This course involves the study of the theory and practice of objective personality assessment and its application to executive coaching and organizational leadership. The course focuses on how objective personality assessment is used to provide insights into readiness for leadership and management roles. Primary emphasis is on those published instruments and inventories commonly used in executive coaching, organizational leadership assessment and organizational development, including instruments such as: FIRO-B, Social Style Profile, Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, CPI 260, Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Mode, Campbell Leadership Index, Workplace Big Five, Change Style Indicator, Campbell Organizational Survey, and Conflicts Dynamics Profile. (All of the above will not necessarily be included in each session of the course; instructors will select representative examples from classes of instruments.)

ORG 7726 Advanced Overview of Multinational Business & Organizational Issues (3 credits)

This course addresses advanced aspects of international organizations such as organizational (corporate) governance, including the role of board members, codes of conduct, the composition and leadership of executive teams, the functions of human resources and talent management, and organizational leadership models best suited for international organizations. The specific characteristics, challenges and opportunities presented by multinational corporations will be emphasized in this course. Students will refine their understanding of sophisticated leadership on a global scale as well as sharpen their abilities to advise and/or lead successful international organizations.

ORG 7731 Global Business Practices I: Europe, the Middle East & Africa (3 credits)

This course probes the major national and cultural issues encountered by leaders and organizations operating within Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Students will examine how these issues influence leaders, and how leaders and organizations deal with these issues, so that they can accommodate, if not advance solutions, to these issues in the organization's global strategies and practices. Examples of specific topics or issues that may be discussed include: the European Union, NATO, Palestinian-Israeli relations, and African tribal politics.

ORG 7732 Global Business Practices II: Asia & Asia Pacific (3 credits)

This course probes the major national and cultural issues encountered by leaders and organizations operating within Asia and the Asia Pacific region. Students will examine how these issues influence leaders, and how leaders and organizations deal with these issues, so that they can accommodate, if not advance solutions, to these issues in the organization's global strategies and practices. Examples of specific topics or issues that may be discussed include: APEC, environmental standards and economic development goals, democracy in India, ethnic minority rights, and hegemony by China, India or Japan.

ORG 7733 Global Business Practices III: The Americas (3 credits)

This course probes the major national and cultural issues encountered by leaders and organizations operating within the Americas (North, South and Central). Students will examine how these issues influence leaders, and how leaders and organizations deal with these issues, so that they can accommodate, if not advance solutions, to these issues in the organization's global strategies and practices. Specific topics or issues that may be discussed include: NAFTA, MERCOSUR, drug cartels, family-run businesses, peasant rights and agrarian reform, as well as rain forest and bio-diversity management.

ORG 7740 Advanced Seminar: International Leadership Diplomacy (3 credits)

This course highlights the roles in which international leaders serve their organizations as diplomatic ambassadors in a variety of governmental and non-governmental contexts. The course will provide examples and explanations of international leaders representing their organizations through public affairs, external relations, voluntary service, and public advocacy, through transnational organizations, forums, conferences, and international media. Students will learn that international leadership represents an opportunity to not just guide an organization, but to help shape constructive global policy.

ORG 8527 Globalization & Diversity in Cultures (3 credits)

As all businesses and industries globalize, organizational leaders must motivate and manage people across a broad spectrum of social, cultural, and religious traditions. This advanced course focuses on that global diversity and the challenges it creates for managing organizations across political, cultural, and religious boundaries.

ORG 7744 Advanced Seminar: Leading Strategy for International Organizations (3 credits)

This course outlines the responsibilities and methods for leaders to develop a coherent organizational strategy within an international environment that features diverse economic systems, volatile political environments, conflicting labor practices, and other complex global and/or regional realities. Students will understand the leader's role in the application of strategic thinking, planning and implementation for international organizations. Students will be able to better align their consulting and leadership with the strategic goals of international organizations and the larger, long-term interests of a global community.

ORG 8966-8970 Organizational Practicum I-V (6 credits)

Students obtain direct organizational experience during one or more organizational consulting opportunities. Each student has a University of the Rockies practicum supervisor as well as an on-site supervisor. Students have the opportunity to serve in a variety of roles related to their chosen specialization. They also have the opportunity to work with a variety of leadership styles and organizational cultures as part of their practicum experience. Students locate practicum sites based on their particular interests with the support of the School of Organizational Leadership faculty and Dean. Students must complete each term or practicum before registering for the subsequent term. Full requirements and other information can be found in the Practicum Handbook.

ORG 8990 Dissertation (5 credits)++

Students writing a dissertation must complete a total of 5 credits by registering for five consecutive terms of dissertation credit, one credit per term. Students may not register for dissertation credit until they have completed all other course work including their practicum. Dissertations are written per the policies, practices and procedures in the Dissertation Handbook.