The Human and Organizational Leadership Development (HOLD) program prepares graduates to understand, lead, and work effectively with diverse stakeholders across and within organizations. The curriculum provides students with a grounding in the science of leadership development, organizational and leadership theory, quantitative and qualitative social science research methods, and data-informed decision making. Students will gain insight into various organizations, including school districts, businesses, non-profits, and government agencies committed to cultivating clients’ and workers’ capacities. HOLD graduates will be skilled collaborators and communicators, keen observers of social structure and dynamics, and careful data consumers and analysts.
Multidisciplinary program
HOLD offers a program of study that builds upon scholarship in education, social science, policy, analytics, and leadership. The HOLD major mixes theory and practical skills that drive organizational improvement. The program uses applied research and experiential learning — including interdisciplinary projects and assignments, leadership programs, and a capstone project – to help deepen students’ understanding.
Preparing change leaders
The HOLD program is designed to build upon Carolina students’ commonly expressed interests in leadership development and enacting positive change. It will equip students with the skills they need to change organizations and cultivate human development.
Honors Program
Our School of Education Honors Program offers you the opportunity to sharpen your skills of analysis, synthesis, and research. It also provides a means for outstanding students to graduate from the University and the School of Education with honors. This may be particularly attractive and advantageous if you are interested in graduate and/or professional schools. Students find this research and writing experience rewarding and stimulating and particularly beneficial to their future career and professional goals.