Organizational Learning, Innovation, and Development | 2024-2025 Graduate Catalog | SIU

The School of Education offers two graduate degree programs in Organizational Learning, Innovation, and Development (OLID): the Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) majoring in OLID, and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree in Education, with a concentration in OLID. Those pursuing the M.S.Ed. must select one concentration among the following options: (1) Human Resource Development (HRD), (2) Learning and Performance Technology (LPT), (3) Online Learning (OL), or (4) Workforce Training and Development (WTD).

Admission

Applicants for graduate programs must submit admission forms for both the Graduate School and the Organizational Learning, Innovation, and Development (OLID) program at the School of Education.

General requirements for admission to graduate programs are within the Admission Policies, Requirements, and Procedures tab. In all cases, applicants are screened by a selection and review committee comprised of the faculty of OLID on the basis of prior undergraduate and graduate work, grade point average, standardized test scores, work/professional experience, and letters of recommendation as needed. The committee may recommend admission for candidates with specific academic deficiencies if, in its opinion, a candidate’s application materials demonstrate unusual professional promise.

Application materials may be obtained by addressing a request to the: Coordinator of Graduate Studies, School of Education, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901, or from the program website at siu.edu. All programs require a nonrefundable $65 application fee that must be submitted with the application for Admissions to Graduate Study in Organizational Learning, Innovation, and Development. Applicants may pay this fee by credit card. More information about the program may be obtained on the program website, or by contacting the School of Education at 618-453-2415.

Master of Science in Education (M.S.Ed.) in Organizational Learning, Innovation, and Development

The Master of Science in Education degree in Organizational Learning, Innovation, and Development requires the completion of a minimum of 30 (no thesis) or 36 credit hours (with thesis) of course work, depending on the research requirement selected. At least 15 of the required credit hours must be at the 500 level and taken at SIU. The student must also meet OLID course requirements and research requirements. No more than six credit hours earned at another nationally accredited institution may be accepted toward this degree. All transfer credits must be approved by the Coordinator of Graduate Studies.

Admission and Retention

Admission to the master’s program requires:

• A 2.7 GPA for the last 60 credit hours of the bachelor’s degree.
• A career goal consistent with the mission of the program.
• A TOEFL score of at least 550 (220 computerized score) that is no more than 2 years old for international students.
• Relevant professional or technical experience (at least two years is recommended), OR
• Recommendation of the faculty in the concentration.

Students must maintain an overall 3.0 graduate GPA to be retained in the master’s program. The progress of each student is reviewed periodically. Students who do not make satisfactory progress, or who violate the regulations of the program, school, or university, may be dropped from the program.

Program Requirement

The Master of Science in Education degree majoring in Organizational Learning, Innovation & Development (OLID) offers four concentrations: (1) Human Resource Development (HRD), (2) Learning and Performance Technology (LPT), (3) Online Learning (OL), and (4) Workforce Training and Development (WTD).

The degree prepares professionals who use research-based practice to create effective learning and improve performance in military, business corporations, industry, government and educational institutions at all levels, as well as training and administrative roles. Competencies developed include those employed in online learning, learning within virtual or simulated environments (such as games and simulations), as well as content/learning management systems for corporate and military training. Focuses on the principles and techniques of human resource, career planning, organizational development, training development, problem-solving, human performance improvement, creation of online learning artifacts and media resources through the analysis, design, development, implementation, evaluation, and management of training and learning system resources, as well as emerging technologies. Opportunities for internship, workshop, practicum, as well as independent research or readings are available. All the courses in the Master concentration can be completed online.

A minimum total of 30 credit hours (ten courses) is required to complete the Master’s degree without thesis. A Master’s degree with thesis will require 36 credit hours instead, with 6 additional hours dedicated to thesis research and writing. A minimum grade point average of 3.0 is required for graduation with M.S.Ed. in the OLID program.

Two post-baccalaureate certificates in (i) Learning and Performance Technology, and (ii) Online Learning are also available.

Human Resource Development Concentration (30 credit hours)

• OLID 500: Foundations of Instructional Design and Performance Technology
• OLID 501: Design and Delivery of Online Learning
• OLID 520: Adult Education, Learning & Development
• OLID 521: Program Assessment & Evaluation
• OLID 522: Career Planning and Development
• OLID 523: Theory and Practice of Human Resource Development
• OLID 524: Organizational Development
• OLID 525: Strategic Human Resource Development
• OLID 526: Emerging Trends in Human Resource Development
• OLID 527: Workforce Diversity

Learning and Performance Technology Concentration (30 credit hours)

• OLID 500: Foundations of Instructional Design and Performance Technology
• OLID 501: Design and Delivery of Online Learning
• OLID 520: Adult Education, Learning & Development
• OLID 521: Program Assessment & Evaluation
• OLID 504: App Design & Task Analysis
• OLID 506: Learning Performance & Project Management
• OLID 507: Online Learning Content Management
• OLID 508: Learning Development Studio
• OLID 509: Emerging Technologies Research Studio
• OLID 510: Learning, Expertise, and Performance Analytics

 Online Learning Concentration (30 credit hours)

• OLID 500: Foundations of Instructional Design and Performance Technology
• OLID 501: Design and Delivery of Online Learning
• OLID 520: Adult Education, Learning & Development
• OLID 521: Program Assessment & Evaluation
• OLID 502: Interactive Media for Learning
• OLID 503: Universal Design and Accessibility
• OLID 505: User Experience and Design Thinking
• OLID 506: Learning Performance & Project Management
• OLID 508: Learning Development Studio
• OLID 511: Story-based Learning & Gamification

Workforce Training and Development Concentration (30 credit hours)

• OLID 500: Foundations of Instructional Design and Performance Technology
• OLID 501: Design and Delivery of Online Learning
• OLID 520: Adult Education, Learning & Development
• OLID 521: Program Assessment & Evaluation
• OLID 528: Occupational Analysis and Performance Development
• OLID 529: Needs Assessment for Workforce Development Professionals
• OLID 530: Instructional Methods and Materials
• OLID 531: Program Evaluation and Performance Measurement
• OLID 532: Training Systems Development
• OLID 533: Administration and Supervision

ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING, INNOVATION, AND DEVELOPMENT Concentration

 (30 credit hours / 10 courses)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Education - Workforce Education and Development

Advanced studies leading to the Doctor of Philosophy degree in education with a concentration in workforce education and development is offered through the Workforce Education and Development program. The concentration is a broad, general leadership and professional development degree that serves professionals having knowledge, experience, and interests in the fields of: (a) career and technical education; (b) career education; and (c) employment and training, or related fields.

Persons seeking admission to the program must meet all requirements for admission established by: (a) the Graduate School of the University; (b) the School of Education; and (c) the Workforce Education and Development program. It is required that applicants possess a background of academic and professional experience which will provide a basis for advanced study and research. More specifically, the program is designed for individuals with a background in teaching, program administration, or training and development. Admission to the concentration is determined by a vote of the graduate faculty of the Workforce Education and Development program. The Ph.D. in Education - Workforce Education and Development program will only accept fall admissions applications for the doctoral program.

The program of study consists of 64 credit hours beyond the master's degree and includes a 6-credit hour professional seminar sequence in the School of Education, at least 9 credit hours of approved research tools, a 15 credit hour program core, 10 credit hours of supportive studies, and 24 credit hours of dissertation.

Certificates

Two post-baccalaureate certificates in Learning & Performance Technology (LPT) and Online Learning (OL) are also available. Students who have completed the certificate may add 12 more credit hours to complete the respective Master’s concentration in Organizational Learning, Innovation, and Development.

Certificate in Learning and Performance Technology (18 credit hours)

• OLID 500: Foundations of Instructional Design & Performance Technology
• OLID 504: App Design & Task Analysis
• OLID 507: Online Learning Content management
• OLID 508: Learning Development Studio
• OLID 509: Emerging Technologies Research Studio
• OLID 510: Learning, Expertise & Performance Analytics

Certificate in Online Learning (18 credit hours)

• OLID 500: Foundations of Instructional Design & Performance Technology
• OLID 501: Design and Delivery of Online Learning
• OLID 502: Interactive Media for Learning
• OLID 503: Universal Design & Accessibility
• OLID 505: User Experience and Design Thinking
• OLID 511: Story-Based Learning & Gamification