University of the Rockies

Psychology, Organizational Leadership Specialization


Institution:
Program: Psychology, Organizational Leadership Specialization
Degree or Certificate: PsyD -- Doctorate in Psychology, Organizational Leadership Specialization
Department: School of Organizational Leadership
Program website:
Program specializations:

Other specializations to choose from in the School of Organizational Leadership:

  • Business Psychology
  • Criminology and Justice Studies
  • Educational Leadership
  • Evaluation, Research, and Measurement
  • Executive Coaching
  • Health and Wellness Psychology
  • International Leadership
  • Mediation and Conflict Resolution
  • Mental Health Administration
  • Non-Profit Management
  • Organizational Consulting
  • Organizational Diversity

 

Program mission statement:

Within the mission of University of the Rockies, the School of Organizational Leadership provides high quality, accessible degree programs that develop the expertise and competence required for individuals to lead contemporary organizations.

Professional accreditation: N/A
Program learning outcomes:
What Will I Learn?
:

Students in the Doctorate in Psychology, in the School of Organizational Leadership will be able to:

  1. Assess complex situations and respond in an ethical, legal and professional manner according to the current codes of ethics of the respective disciplines;
  2. Demonstrate the ability to use higher order critical thinking skills;
  3. Communicate effectively in written form and oral presentation;
  4. Evaluate and modify one’s decisions and behaviors based on professional feedback, self assessment and reflective practice;
  5. Engage in the practice of lifelong learning; and
  6. Support diversity and multi-cultural issues integrate into professional practice.

 

Evidence of Student Learning - Internal: How will the program measure what I have learned?:

This is a very new program. In the May 2010 sample, on average 92% of the students were at or above their programmatic learning standards.  Professors assess students’ achievement of programmatic learning outcomes as well as assess and review the course itself after each course. They are asked review individual student performance against the Programmatic Learning Outcomes with specific assessment rubrics using a response scale of:
0=NA, 1=Standards Not Met, 2=Area of Concern, 3=Standards Met, 4=Area of Strength. The sample size for this program was N=190.

Ethics – 3.19
Critical Thinking – 3.22
Communication–APA – 3.10
Communication–Written – 3.14
Communication–Oral – 3.31
Emotional Intelligence – 3.21
Lifelong Learning – 3.42
Diversity – 3.37

Results of External Exams/Assessments: What third-party assessments will measure what I have learned?:

N/A