OPWL Classes and Scheduling

The online Master of Science in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning courses prepare students for careers in instructional design, training and development, e-learning, workplace performance improvement, organizational development, program evaluation and performance consulting.

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Master of Science Degree Requirements

The Master of Science in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning is a 36-credit program that includes the following:

Required Courses – 24 credits
Research Courses – 3 credits for portfolio option, 6 credits for thesis option
Elective Courses – 8 credits for portfolio option only
Culminating Activity – 1 credit for portfolio option, 6 credits for thesis option

Review the following course table for details on required, research, elective and culminating activity courses.

Course Type	Course	Prerequisites	Credits
Required	OPWL 529 Needs Assessment	OPWL 536	4
Required	OPWL 530 Evaluation	OPWL 536	4
Required	OPWL 535 Principles of Adult Learning	No prerequisite	4
Required	OPWL 536 Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning	No prerequisite	4
Required	OPWL 537 Instructional Design	OPWL 536 OPWL 535	4
Required	OPWL 560 Workplace Performance Improvement	OPWL 536 and OPWL 529 or OPWL 530	4
Research	OPWL 506 Survey Design and Data Analysis	No prerequisite	1
Research	OPWL 507 Interviews and Data Analysis	No prerequisite	1
Research	OPWL 508 Data Visualization	No prerequisite	1
Research	OPWL 531 Quantitative Research in Organizations	OPWL 536 or PERM/INST	3
Elective	OPWL 518 Contracting and Consulting	No prerequisite	2
Elective	OPWL 523 E-Learning Authoring and Development	No prerequisite	3
Elective	OPWL 525 E-Learning Content Design and Learning Management Systems	No prerequisite	3
Elective	OPWL 527 Game-Based and Gamified Learning	No prerequisite	3
Elective	OPWL 545 AI Applications in Learning and Development	No prerequisite	3
Elective	OPWL 547 Learning Experience Design	OPWL 535 OPWL 536	3
Elective	OPWL 551 Storyboarding and Scenario-Based E-Learning	No prerequisite	3
Elective	OPWL 571 Leadership, Culture and Systems	No prerequisite	3
Elective	OPWL 573 Project Management Tools	No prerequisite	3
Elective	OPWL 575 Facilitating Organizational Development Interventions	No prerequisite	3
Elective	OPWL 577 Leading Change	No prerequisite	3
Elective	OPWL 590 Practicum/Internship	No prerequisite	Variable
Elective	OPWL 595 Readings and Conference	No prerequisite	Variable
Elective	OPWL 596 Independent Study	No prerequisite	Variable
Elective	OPWL 598 Seminar: Building a Professional Social Media Network	No prerequisite	1
Culminating Activity	OPWL 592 Portfolio (oral presentation/review required)	No prerequisite	1
Culminating Activity	OPWL 593 Thesis (oral defense required)	No prerequisite	6

Master’s Degree Sample Schedules

We know that balancing school with your work, family and other personal commitments can be challenging. That’s why we’ve put together a general outline to help you see what your OPWL degree journey might look like, whether you choose to study part-time or full-time.

Your schedule will depend on factors like transfer credits and when you plan to start classes. You will work closely with your advisor each semester to create a schedule that fits your goals and lifestyle.

Part-Time Sample Schedule

Part-time students may take up to eight credits per semester. Learn how credit hours impact your eligibility for financial aid on the financial aid website.

The following sample schedule shows how long it would take for a part-time student to complete the Master of Science in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning while taking summers off. Your advisor will help you create your schedule each semester.

Semester	Credits	Example Courses	Time Commitment
First year, fall semester	5 credits	Required course (4 credits) Research course (1 credit)	12.5 to 15 hours of study per week
First year, spring semester	5 credits	Required course (4 credits) Research course (1 credit)	12.5 to 15 hours of study per week
First year, summer semester	OFF	OFF	OFF
Second year, fall semester	6 credits	Research course (3 credits) Elective (3 credits)	15 to 18 hours of study per week
Second year, spring semester	5 credits	Required course (3 credits) Research course (3 credits)	12.5 to 15 hours of study per week
Second year, summer semester	OFF	OFF	OFF
Third year, fall semester	5 credits	Required course (4 credits) Elective (1 credit)	12.5 to 15 hours of study per week
Third year, spring semester	5 credits	Required course (4 credits) Elective (1 credit)	12.5 to 15 hours of study per week
Third year, summer semester	OFF	OFF	OFF
Fourth year, fall semester	5 credits	Required course (4 credits) Culminating activity (1 credit)	12.5 to 15 hours of study per week

Full-Time Sample Schedule

Full-time students may take nine or more credits per semester. Learn how credit hours impact your eligibility for financial aid on the financial aid website.

The following sample schedule shows how long it would take for a full-time student to complete the Master of Science in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning while taking summers off. Your advisor will help you create your schedule each semester.

Semester	Credits	Example Courses	Time Commitment
First year, fall semester	9 credits	Research course (1 credit) Required course (4 credits) Required course (4 credits)	22.5 to 27 hours of study per week
First year, spring semester	10 credits	Research course (1 credit) Elective (3 credits) Elective (3 credits) Elective (3 credits)	25 to 30 hours of study per week
First year, summer semester	OFF	OFF	OFF
Second year, fall semester	9 credits	Research course (1 credit) Required course (4 credits) Required course (4 credits)	22.5 to 27 hours of study per week
Second year, spring semester	9 credits	Required course (4 credits) Required course (4 credits) Culminating activity (1 credit)	22.5 to 27 hours of study per week

Full-Time Master’s Degree + Certificate in Workplace Instructional Design Sample Schedule

Full-time students may take nine or more credits per semester. Learn how credit hours impact your eligibility for financial aid on the financial aid website.

The following sample schedule shows how long it would take for a full-time student to complete the Master of Science in Organizational Performance and Workplace Learning and the Certificate in Workplace Instructional Design while taking summers off. Your advisor will help you create your schedule each semester.

Semester	Credits	Example Courses	Time Commitment
First year, fall semester	9 credits	Research course (1 credit) Required course (4 credits) Required course (4 credits)	22.5 to 27 hours of study per week
First year, spring semester	9 credits	Research course (1 credit) Required course (4 credits) Required course (4 credits)	22.5 to 27 hours of study per week
First year, summer semester	OFF	OFF	OFF
Second year, fall semester	9 credits	Research course (1 credit) Elective (2 credits) Elective (3 credits) Elective (3 credits)	22.5 to 27 hours of study per week
Second year, spring semester	9 credits	Required course (4 credits) Required course (4 credits) Culminating activity (1 credit)	22.5 to 27 hours of study per week

Certificate Sample Schedules

We know that balancing school with your work, family and other personal commitments can be challenging. That’s why we’ve put together a general outline to help you see what your certificate journey might look like, whether you choose to study part-time or full-time.

Your schedule will depend on factors like transfer credits and when you plan to start classes. You will work closely with your advisor each semester to create a schedule that fits your goals and lifestyle.

Part-Time Certificate in Workplace Instructional Design Sample Schedule

Part-time students may take up to eight credits per semester. Learn how credit hours impact your eligibility for financial aid on the financial aid website.

The following sample schedule shows how long it would take for a part-time student to complete the Certificate in Workplace Instructional Design while taking summer classes. Your advisor will help you create your schedule each semester.

Semester	Credits	Example Courses	Time Commitment
First year, summer semester	7 credits	Required course (4 credits) Elective course (3-credits)	17.5 to 21 hours of study per week
First year, fall semester	7 credits	Required course (4 credits) Elective course (3 credits)	17.5 to 21 hours of study per week
Second year, spring semester	4 credits	Required course (4 credits)	10 to 12 hours of study per week

Part-Time Certificate in Workplace Performance Improvement Sample Schedule

Part-time students may take up to eight credits per semester. Learn how credit hours impact your eligibility for financial aid on the financial aid website.

The following sample schedule shows how long it would take for a part-time student to complete the Certificate in Workplace Performance Improvement while taking summers off. Your advisor will help you create your schedule each semester.

Semester	Credits	Example Courses	Time Commitment
First year, fall semester	7 credits	Required Course (3 credits) Required Course (4 credits)	17.5 to 21 hours of study per week
First year, spring semester	7 credits	Required Course (4 credits) Elective Course (3 credits)	17.5 to 21 hours of study per week
First year, summer semester	OFF	OFF	OFF
Second year, fall semester	4 credits	Required Course (4 credits)	10 to 12 hours of study per week

Full-Time Certificate in Workplace E-Learning Design and Development Sample Schedule

Full-time students may take nine or more credits per semester. Learn how credit hours impact your eligibility for financial aid on the financial aid website.

The following sample schedule shows how long it would take for a full-time student to complete the Certificate in Workplace E-Learning Design and Development while taking summers off. Your advisor will help you create your schedule each semester.

Semester	Credits	Example Courses	Time Commitment
First year, fall semester	10 credits	Required Course (4 credits) Required Course (3 credits) Required Course (3 credits)	25 to 30 hours of study per week
First year, spring semester	6 credits	Required Course (3 credits) Required Course (3 credits)	15 to 18 hours of study per week

Course Descriptions

Official course descriptions and degree plans are published on the graduate catalog website.

To find a course, click the “Courses” tab and select the drop-down list that aligns with your desired course prefix (e.g. OPWL 529). You may also use the search bar to search for the course prefix.

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OPWL Classes and Scheduling

Classes and Scheduling Options

Master of Science Degree Requirements

Master’s Degree Sample Schedules

Part-Time Sample Schedule

Full-Time Sample Schedule

Full-Time Master’s Degree + Certificate in Workplace Instructional Design Sample Schedule

Certificate Sample Schedules

Part-Time Certificate in Workplace Instructional Design Sample Schedule

Part-Time Certificate in Workplace Performance Improvement Sample Schedule

Full-Time Certificate in Workplace E-Learning Design and Development Sample Schedule

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