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Organizational Development

Organizational Development prepares students to become effective leaders, supervisors, trainers, and change facilitators by focusing on the human aspects of organizations, including people, processes, and practices. Flexible online course options, experienced faculty, and opportunities for credit for prior learning make the program especially attractive to working adults and transfer students.

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Degree Level
Bachelor of Science
Delivery
Fully Online
Time to Degree
8 Semesters
Credit Hours
120 Total, 18 in Major
Careers
Managers, Training
Organizational Development students at EIU

Why Study Organizational Development at EIU?

  • Earn credit for prior learning and professional experience
  • Complete courses online with flexible scheduling options
  • Learn through applied, contextual based coursework
  • Study with faculty who bring extensive industry experience
  • Prepare for leadership, training, and organizational improvement careers
"The small college town, the amazing people, and the positive direction the school is going is all something I wanted to be a part of and help grow."
Casey Welage
Class of 2026, Organizational Development major
Casey Welage, Organizational Development at EIU

Hands-On Experience

  • Apply workplace experiences to course projects and organizational challenges
  • Complete contextual based assignments focused on real organizational issues
  • Build practical leadership and communication skills through collaborative learning
  • Earn credit for documented workplace training and professional experience
  • Develop solutions for people, process, and organizational effectiveness challenges
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What You'll Learn

Organizational Development is a bachelor's degree program that prepares students to become effective supervisors, project leaders, trainers, and change agents in a variety of organizational settings.

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$141,393
Median Salary 4 Years After Graduation

Career Outcomes

  • Human Resources Managers
  • Training & Development Managers
  • Regulatory Affairs Managers
  • Compliance Managers

Career Insights

Job Outlook ★ Bright Outlook Grow Rapidly · Openings
Preparation Needed Considerable (4/5)
Personality Fit Enterprising

Connect With Us

Luke Steinke
Professor | Program Coordinator of Organizational Development
lsteinke@eiu.edu
3503 Lumpkin Hall
217-581-6271
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Gabe Grant
Professor and Chairperson
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1030 Klehm Hall
217-581-5762
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Billy Panther
Head of Panther Pride
Old Main
217-581-2223
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