Focus on advancing in your career by improving your skills in leadership, communication, and organizational effectiveness.
In Widener's organizational development & leadership bachelor's degree program, you'll prepare to assume a supervisory or leadership role in a diverse range of professional settings, including corporations, service industries, and nonprofit organizations. The core curriculum concentrates on the skills of critical thinking, ethics, and handling organizational stability and change.
You can earn your degree through three flexible pathways, all offered 100% online in a part-time format. Choose the option that meets your personal and professional goals.
Take advantage of our 4+1 accelerated advantage and earn your bachelor's degree plus master's degree in 5 years instead of the typical 6 years, allowing you to advance in your career faster while saving you money.
Start in one of our two organizational development & leadership certificate programs - human resources leadership or organizational equity and inclusion - and roll your credits into the bachelor's degree. Certificates are offered at a discounted tuition rate per credit so starting the program this way will afford you significant savings.
Not sure which option is best for you? Our admissions team can customize your educational plan to meet your personal and professional goals. Contact us today to learn more.
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If you’ve ever thought about earning your master’s degree, take advantage of our accelerated graduate program options. Once admitted into the program, you will take up to 9 credits of graduate-level courses that will count towards both your undergraduate and graduate degrees. Complete your master’s degree in as little one year in one of the areas below:
You may apply once you reach 90 credits in your bachelor’s program or upon Associate Dean approval. A 3.0 cumulative GPA is required to apply.
If you're not ready to commit to a bachelor's program, you can start in one of our two 100% online, 9-credit organizational development & leadership certificates. Every course you take is eligible to seamlessly roll into the bachelor's program, affording you significant savings as certificates are offered at a discounted tuition rate per credit.
Note: Transfer credits may impact the ability to pursue the certificate options towards degree completion.
Certificate options include:
Human Resources Leadership Certificate (9 credits):
Learn how human resources leaders function effectively in organizations, and successfully lead their organizations in developing strategic and productive workforces through a human development approach to working with staff. See Loading....
Organizational Equity & Inclusion Certificate (9 credits):
Increase your knowledge and skills in creating and sustaining diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the workplace. See Loading....
Submit official transcripts from any high school, college, or trade school attended, if applicable
You are able to transfer up to 90 credits from accredited institutions. For graduation, you must complete at least 30 credits at Widener, and 50% or more of the major courses must be completed at Widener.
Critical thinking, ethics, managing organizational stability and change—at Widener, you'll gain leadership skills fit for a competitive job market.
Top 25 in Nation
Our online bachelor's degree in organizational development & leadership was recognized as one of the 25 best programs in training and development for 2021.
Effectively balance work, life, and school by enrolling in a part-time program and taking courses 100% online.
Commit to the accelerated master's degree program and finish faster, or start with a certificate program that allows you to make progress toward your bachelor's degree in a more cost-effective way.
Stretch your education beyond major-specific studies by adding a minor to your degree. Your specialized training will give you a leg up when you hit the job market.
Develop Into a Coveted Leader
Take practical courses that put you on the inside track to a supervisory role.
Add sought-after skills to your resume like ethical decision-making, communication across teams, change management, and more.
Learn to lead from different perspectives. You'll prepare for a wide range of leadership roles and career opportunities.
As an educator, it is my responsibility to know who my learners are, what kinds of knowledge and experience they bring to the group, and what they want to achieve so that I can tailor a curriculum that fits their needs and yet leaves enough room to accommodate topics that emerge from group discovery. My goal as a ‘teacher of teachers’ is to promote learning that is both purposeful and can be experienced.
Widener offers the opportunity to get a well-rounded perspective on a variety of excellent fields of study. In a thorough and engaging manner, Widener provides students a solid foundation for the next (or first) step in their careers and beyond.
Here at Widener, students aren't expected to come into the program with a plan. With a knowledgeable administration and experienced faculty, we open your mind to what is possible and guide you along your own path to success.
Have a question about Widener? Drop us a line and an admissions counselor will be in touch. We're always happy to help!
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