Master of Science in Learning & Organizational Change

Master of Science in Learning & Organizational Change FULL-TIME (3 Credits/Term) Sample Curriculum Plan NOTE: Fifteen (15) units of credit are needed to fulfill requirements for graduation (generally, one course equals one unit of credit). A full-time load is considered to be three (3) courses; however, eligibility for US-sponsored educational loans requires only two (2) courses to be considered full-time.

Scenario with no summer classes First Year—9 units credit Fall Quarter Winter Quarter Spring Quarter Summer Quarter MSLOC 410-1 MSLOC 421Advancing Learning MSLOC 431 Making Knowledge (Paid internship—no credit) Foundations 1* (.5 credit) & Performance Solutions Work MSLOC 420 Accelerating MSLOC 430 Designing Strategies MSLOC 440 Executing Strategic Learning & Performance for Knowledge Work Change MSLOC 441 Des Sustainable MSLOC 461-1 Capstone I Elective 1** Strategic Change (Research Methods) MSLOC 410-2 Foundations 2* (.5 credit)

Second Year—6 units credit Fall Quarter Winter Quarter Spring Quarter Summer Quarter MSLOC 461-2 Capstone II MSLOC 461-3 Capstone III Elective 2 Elective 3 MSLOC 460 Practicum*** Elective 4

*********************************************************************************************************************************** Scenario with classes during the summer FULL TIME + SUMMER—First Year Fall Quarter Winter Quarter Spring Quarter Summer Quarter MSLOC 410-1 MSLOC 421Advancing Learning MSLOC 431 Making Knowledge MSLOC 461-2 Capstone II Foundations I* (.5 credit) & Performance Solutions Work MSLOC 420 Accelerating Learning MSLOC 430 Designing Strategies MSLOC 440 Executing Strategic Elective 2 & Performance for Knowledge Work Change MSLOC 441 Des Sustainable MSLOC 461-1 Capstone I Elective 1** MSLOC 460 Practicum*** Strategic Change (Research Methods) MSLOC 410-2 Foundations 2* (.5 credit)

FULL TIME—Second Year Fall Quarter Winter Quarter Spring Quarter Summer Quarter MSLOC 461-3 Capstone III Elective 3 Elective 4

* “Foundations I” and “Foundations II” are each .5 unit credit. “Foundations II” is an action learning experience that begins in the fall term and extends through the spring term.

** Electives chosen from Northwestern programs including Kellogg School of Business, Medill Integrated Marketing Communications Program, Learning Sciences Program, etc.; MSLOC electives include “Transformational Consulting” offered during Winter Term and “Cognitive Design” offered during Summer Term.

*** The “Practicum” can be taken any term once MSLOC core courses (change, knowledge, learning classes) are completed.