The Master of Science in Organizational Learning provides opportunities for multiple career paths. The program focuses on competencies related to: adult learning theory and principles; curriculum and instructional design; adult training methods; organizational learning and systems thinking; training operations; research and design; communication; performance management; and career development. The organizational learning concentration is designed for professionals in any discipline who may wish to pursue careers in a variety of corporate and adult learning settings, including business/industry training; consulting; professional associations; government; community-based programs; libraries; hospitals; and post-secondary institutions.

The minimum requirement for candidates who hold a bachelor’s degree is 36 credits or the equivalent of 12 courses.

Practicum/Internship

All students enrolled in the organizational learning program are required to complete an internship of either 3 or 6 credits. Six credits are recommended for those with no experience in the field. The internship applicant will prepare a professional resumé and an application to be reviewed by the program director by October 1 of the fall semester for spring internship placements and by February 1 of the spring semester for fall internship placements. The internship may be full- or part-time, depending on the needs of the student and/or the company providing the internship. Note: For individuals who are currently employed in a full-time capacity, the internship may be completed at the employee’s corporate worksite.

Required courses (21-24 credits)

EHS 650 Instructional Design
EHS 651 Organizational Learning
EHS 652 Training and Development Methods
EHS 658 Systems Thinking
EHS 660 Professional Career Development Internship¹
EHS 662 Learning and Development Seminar
EHS 695 Action Research²

Electives (12-15 credits)

EHS 654 Adult Learning Theory
EHS 657 Advanced Instructional Design
EHS 659 Reflection and Dialogue
EHS 661 Teaching and Learning Styles
EHS 664 Communicating for Results
EHS 666 Coaching and Mentoring
EHS 667 Critical Business Competencies
EHS 670 Special Topics
EHS 677 Training Operations
OL or OD Electives³

1. Students are advised to select EHS 660 for 3 credits if employed in the field. For those without experience in organizational learning and development, 6 credits (2 consecutive semesters) are recommended. EHS 660 should be selected in one of the two final semesters of the degree program.

2. Students may register for this course only upon completion of 30 credits.

3. In consultation with and at the discretion of the faculty advisor, only 2 courses may be selected from the advanced degree in Organization Development.