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Cleveland State University is an AA/EOE committed to nondiscrimination. M/F/D/V encouraged.11-00756 / 500

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Program ScheduleFall of First YearPSY 514 Foundations of Diversity Management PSY 515 Group Dynamics PSY 516 Social Psychological Foundations of Diversity

Spring of First YearPSY 530 Organizational Psychology for Diversity Professionals PSY 532 Diversity and Organizational Change PSY 533 Conflict Management Across Differences PSY 685 Directed Readings for Comprehensive Exam* PSY 686 Action Research* PSY 699 Thesis*

Summer of First Year PSY 551 Organizational Diagnosis PSY 552 Assessing, Measuring and Evaluating Diversity Interventions

Fall of Second YearPSY 553 Facilitation of Diversity Issues PSY 630 Diversity Issues in Human Resources PSY 690 Field Placement Practicum PSY 685 Directed Readings for Comprehensive Exam*

Spring of Second YearPSY 633 Professional Seminar in Diversity Management PSY 685 Directed Readings for Comprehensive Exam* PSY 686 Action Research* PSY 691 Field Placement Practicum PSY 699 Thesis*

* Students fulfill one of these three exit options, working on them over the course of three semesters.

For more information and an application, contact:

Phone: 216.687.2587Email: diversityprogram@csuohio.edu

www.csuohio.edu/sciences/dept/psychology/graduate/diversity

Faculty are Recognized for Practice ExcellenceOur diverse faculty hold doctoral and MA degrees, have successful management experience, and are recognized experts and diversity practitioners. Their areas of expertise include organizational behavior, strategic management, diversity and inclusion education, change leadership, collaborative conflict management, human resource management, cultural competence and group dynamics. They are skilled in training, organizational assessments and a full range of diversity interventions. In addition, full-time faculty conduct research on culture and diversity issues.

Program RequirementsStudents earn 40 credit hours in specially designed courses and move through the program as a cohort-based learning community. They also receive leadership coaching in the first year.

Fieldwork Practicum In the second year, students work in small consulting teams with organizations that seek diversity management interventions. Over six months, students apply strategies to gather data on the organization’s culture, analyze the data, provide feedback, recommend changes, and deliver the interventions to the client.

Exit RequirementsStudents have three exit options: 1) Comprehensive Exam, 2) Action Research or 3) Thesis. Students taking Comprehensive Examinations attend review sessions and study groups and take a written exam that is evaluated by faculty for satisfactory completion of exit requirements.

Thesis students conduct research that contributes new knowledge to the field of diversity management, suitable for publication. Action Research students complete a project with a client and write a comprehensive analysis report on the intervention. Students who select the thesis option make oral presentations in their final semester.

Diversity Management Program

College of Sciences and Health Professions

M A S T E R O F P S Y C H O L O G Y

Developing Culturally Competent LeadersWho Can Lead and Sustain Change

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Program Description The Cleveland State University Diversity Management Program (DMP) is a unique Master’s Degree specialty that features a modern curriculum designed to prepare leaders for the critical challenges of a 21st century global economy. Founded 15 years ago in partnership with business leaders of the Cleveland Roundtable, DMP is the first and only Master’s program in Diversity Management in the country.

The program is designed for business, community, and organizational leaders and independent practitioners who want to develop dynamic organizational change leadership skills. DMP features faculty and business experts in innovative, forward-thinking organizational goal achievement.

Program participants develop and enhance leadership skills for guiding large and small companies, government agencies and nonprofits. These leaders will possess the critical change management leadership and cultural competence skills necessary to successfully lead organizations. The program will help you and your organization’s current and future leaders successfully meet the multiple challenges of a diverse global marketplace, fast changing diverse workforce and sustainability.

The program combines the rigorous challenge of scholastic discipline with real-world casework performed by our Master’s candidates in field practicum with supporting organizations.

Bottom line, the program creates organization leadership for today and tomorrow.

A Flexible, Executive MBA FormatGraduates of this distinctive program increase their ability to foster organizational success and excellence. They learn how to lead diverse people in a complex global business environment.

The DMP is designed in the style of an executive MBA. Students complete the master’s degree in just 21 months, meeting for three intensive days a month, allowing for flexible accommodation of work schedules. The program fee includes books, materials and meals. Class cohorts begin every August.

The DMP is especially geared to the needs of mid-career adult learners. Combining classroom instruction and practical application, participants learn the essentials of group dynamics, group facilitation techniques, organizational assessment and skills as a change agent.

» Learn how organizations function

» Learn how to effectively lead and accomplish change

» Develop critical cultural competence skills

» Learn how to manage a diverse workforce

Increase Your Leadership and Management Skills in a Global SocietyHuman capital. The greatest asset of any organization—and the key to its effectiveness. Those organizations that value and effectively manage the differences in their workforce, customers or community can greatly improve productivity, redefine markets and increase success. More and more, managers are asked to lead organizational change while meeting the multiple challenges of a diverse workforce in a world gone global.

To help professionals acquire these skills, Cleveland State University offers a master’s degree program in Diversity Management (DMP)—the only university in the country with this innovative, results-oriented program. Working with CSU’s experienced faculty and top professionals, you will gain the skills needed to manage change, solve problems and meet the challenges presented by diverse employees, clients, and markets.

Who BeneFiTS FroM The DMP?

A surprisingly wide range of professionals pursue the DMP degree. For 15 years, the DMP has been the program of choice for business managers, school and community leaders, human resource professionals, consultants, clergy, attorneys and more. It is ideal for anyone who wants to build skills in leadership and change management and help lead their organization to greater success.

Our workshop format fosters courageous conversations and safe experimentation. You and your peers will acquire cutting-edge diversity knowledge combined with critical leadership skills.