Bachelor of Science in Organizational Training and Development

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Yolonda Sanders
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Contact Us

Contact Us

Yolonda Sanders
Program Director/Professional Instructor
ysander2@ashland.edu
419-289-5351

Request Information

Request Information

Thank you for your interest in Ashland University! Please use the link below to request more information about our programs.

Finish your degree without putting your life on hold

Organizational Training and Development Online Degree

This degree will give you the credential to move your career from “doing” to “teaching.” The program offers a great opportunity to study with your peers – adults with substantial work experience. Not only do you learn from the professor and curriculum, but also from the students’ real-world perspectives. And you can learn online from wherever you need to be and when it’s convenient for you.

  • You may be able to receive credit for life and work experience through PLA Portfolio. You may also be able to receive transfer credit for previous college courses.
  • You’ll save more with a special reduced tuition rate.
  • All courses are completely online.
  • You’ll have support every step of the way with professors, advisors and tutoring.
  • You’ll be connected to a community of peers in different organizations and industries.

Graduates of this program may work as:

  • Trainers for volunteers in nonprofit organizations.
  • Teaching adult learners in workforce development, literacy or personal development programs.
  • Training or development roles in the government or private sectors.
  • Training or development roles for a company in any industry, including manufacturing and technology.

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Training and Development Curriculum

This degree program emphasizes the application of adult learning theory to the design, implementation and assessment of adult training programs across a diverse set of organizations.

The curriculum focuses on:

  • Methods, presentation techniques and digital resources to develop and facilitate adult learning experiences.
  • Assessment strategies for workforce development programs in various fields and contexts.
  • Exploring a variety of philosophical backgrounds to understand common ethical teaching in multicultural settings

This degree has a total of 120 credit hours, with requirements in three categories: core curriculum, major and minor.

Major Course Requirements

  • EDAE 101 Introduction to Leadership for the Adult Learner (3 credit hours)
  • EDAE 102 Study Skills for Adult Learners (3)
  • EDAE 301 Methods of Teaching Adults (3)
  • EDAE 307 Program Planning for Community Adult Educational Service Agencies (3)
  • EDAE 403 Assessment of Workforce Development (3)
  • EDAE 405 Instructional Design and Adult Learning Theory in Developing Adult Learning Environments (3)
  • EDAE 412 Organizational Development and Change (3)
  • EDAE 415 Social Science Research Skills for Leaders (3)
  • EDAE 418 Ethical Leadership in Workplace Training (3)  
  • EDAE 431 Capstone in Organizational Training (3)
  • COMM 101 Human Communication (3)
  • COMM 333 Leadership Communication (3)
  • MATH 108 Introductory Statistics (3)
  • MIS 221 Information Technology (3)
  • PHIL 220 Practical Thinking (3)
  • PSYCH 224 Psychology of Aging (3)
  • SOC 150 Introduction to Social Justice (3)
  • SOC 301 Race, Ethnic and Minority Issues (3)

Minor in Ethics (15 hours)

Philosophy ethics course (choose 2):

  • PHIL 210 Philosophy of Human Nature (3)
  • PHIL 215 Ethics (3)
  • PHIL 280 Applied Ethics (3)

Religion ethics course (choose 2):

  • REL 109 Exploring Christian Ethics (3)
  • REL 220 Taking Human Life (3)
  • REL 308 Faith and Society (3)
  • REL 401 Seminar in Christian Ethics (3)

Any approved ethics course (course will be approved by the Ethics Minor Committee. See either department chair for the list)