Organizational Systems, Humane Education Specialization, Ph.D.

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The specialization in Humane Education is the result of a partnership with the Institute for Humane Education (IHE) and Valparaiso University. IHE students can enroll to complete their Ph.D. in Organizational Systems.  The specialization emphasizes organizational management within educational systems at all levels and the unique organizational culture of educational institutions.  Up to 18 credits of humane education courses through the Institute of Humane Education (IHE)/Valparaiso University, of that coursework is transferrable into the Ph.D. in Organizational Systems program to meet the specialization requirements.

All IHE courses with the exception of the first year’s summer residency are delivered as distance learning courses. The summer residency is held in Maine. Courses with IHE are delivered online through Valparaiso University/IHE; all others are delivered through Saybrook.

The specialization is comprised of seven courses (21 credits); six from IHE/Valparaiso (18 credits) and one Saybrook course ORG 7105 Complexity in Educational Systems (3 credits).

• ORG 7100 Introduction to Humane Education (IHE)
• ORG 7105 Complexity in Educational Systems (Saybrook)
• ORG 7110 Environmental Ethics (IHE)
• ORG 7115 Animal Protection (IHE)
• ORG 7120 Human Rights (IHE)
• ORG 7125 Culture and Change (IHE)
• ORG 7150 Humane Education Residency (IHE)

See the Organizational Systems Ph.D. Program Guidebook for more information on this specialization.