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Interdisciplinary Organizational Studies ,Minor

Interdisciplinary Organizational Studies, Minor

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Behavior, Communication, Group, Human Resources, Management, Organizational Leadership, Workplace, dynamics, process

Having the ability to understand the behavioral dynamics of individuals and groups in the workplace can help you find success and balance in any career. You'll acquire the tools needed to approach situations from a new perspective.

Description

The minor program in interdisciplinary organizational studies incorporates perspectives from the behavioral and social sciences, communication studies and management, and is learner centered --- allowing students to select coursework that matches their career and educational goals.

The program is offered by the School of Social and Behavioral Studies.

At a glance
Program requirements

The minor in interdisciplinary organizational studies consists of 21 credit hours of coursework, of which a minimum of 18 hours must be upper division. A minimum of six upper-division credit hours must be completed through courses offered by the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences. Credit hours may not be shared between major and minor requirements. All courses used to satisfy requirements for the minor must be passed with a "C" (2.00) or better.
Core Requirements -- 6 credit hours

A research methods course must be chosen in consultation with an academic advisor in the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences from the following:
Cluster 1 - Courses Focused on Organizations -- 12 credit hours
Cluster 2 - Courses Focused on Diversity Within Organizations -- 3 credit hours
Prerequisite courses may be needed in order to complete the requirements of this minor.

Enrollment requirements

GPA Requirement: None

Incompatible Majors: None

Other Enrollment Requirements: None

The minor in interdisciplinary organizational studies is open to all ASU undergraduate majors.

Current ASU undergraduate students may pursue a minor and have it recognized on their ASU transcript at graduation. Students interested in pursuing a minor should consult their academic advisor to declare the minor and to ensure that an appropriate set of courses is taken. Minor requirements appear on the degree audit once the minor is added. Certain major and minor combinations may be deemed inappropriate by the college or department of either the major or the minor program. Courses taken for the minor may not count toward both the major and the minor. Students should contact their academic advisor for more information.

Career opportunities

Students with a minor in interdisciplinary organizational studies are well suited for employment as a human relations analyst, employee training and development manager, corporate communications specialist, customer service and customer relations manager, EEO representative, labor organizer or mediator.

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