Adult Education and Professional Development (AE&PD)
This practitioner-oriented track is suited for those who want to work with adult learners and are interested in a career in teaching adults, designing and developing educational and training programs for them. Coursework focuses on adult learning theory, cultural influences on learning, instructional design, development, and evaluation, instructional methods and techniques, mentoring and career development, and distance learning. The courses develop skills in professionals who can design, teach, support, evaluate, lead, and manage programs for diverse adult audiences and contribute towards the continuing professional development of adults. Project-based assignments enable participants to gain real-world experience and skills that can be immediately applied on the job. In addition, participants will contribute their own experiences and expertise in designing and developing learning environments for adults. The program pays special attention to addressing cultural issues in adult learning in a changing global workplace. Careers targeted by this concentration include career development officer, college readiness officer, adult education and training instructor, and educational developer in organizations such as schools, government, higher education, the military, or the corporate sector.
The Master's in Organization, Information and Learning Sciences is offered under two options:
Plan III: Coursework (30 credit hours)
Plan I: Thesis (36 credit hours)
Required Core (15 credit hours) Plan III
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
(OILS 535 and OILS 536) or OILS 564
| Culture & Global eLearning I | 1 |
| Culture & Global eLearning II | 2 | |
| Ethics in Design and Decision Making | 3 | |
| OILS 541 | The Adult Learner | 3 |
| OILS 544 | Program Evaluation | 3 |
OILS 543 or (OILS 546 and OILS 547 | Instructional Design | 3 |
| Framing Designs for Learning | 2 | |
| Prototyping Designs for Learning | 1 | |
| OILS 597 | Capstone | 3 |
| Concentration (15 credit hours) |
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| Choose from: Adult Education and Professional Development;eLearning; Instructional Design and Technology; Learning Officer; Organization Development and Human Resource Development. | 15 | |
| Plan III Total | 30 |
Students are required to enroll in OILS 597 Capstone, a 3-credit-hour course offered during the Fall and Spring semesters. Successful completion of the Capstone is required for graduation.
Students are expected to enroll in the Capstone during their final semester of enrollment. Students planning to graduate in the Summer term must enroll in the Capstone during the preceding Spring semester.
Required Courses for the Adult Education & Professional Development (AE&PD) Concentration (9 credit hours)
Students should select three courses (9 credit hours), from the following list in consultation with their advisor.
| Course Number | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| OILS 540 | Foundations of Human Resource Development | 3 |
| OILS 545 | Cross-Cultural Issues in Adult Learning | 3 |
| OILS 552 | Team Development and Facilitation | 3 |
| OILS 553 | The Role of Wisdom in Adult Learning Across Cultures | 3 |
| OILS 555 | Mentoring and Adult Career Development | 3 |
| OILS 559 | Positive Psychology in Organizations | 3 |
Elective Courses for the AE&PD Concentration (6 credit hours)
Students may select 6 additional hours of OILS electives in consultation with their advisor. Other OILS classes may be substituted as well.
Required Core Courses (12 credit hours) Plan I
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