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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
"I wanted to attend a school that offered an online program. ... After reviewing different colleges, I saw that EIU was the school that excelled in online programming. I also have heard wonderful reviews from friends and coworkers who have gone through Eastern's online options."
Heather Berbaum
Organizational Development | Class of 2026
Heather Berbaum, 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 prepares you to become an effective supervisor, project leader, trainer and change agent in a variety of organizational settings. It focuses on the human side of organizations, including people, processes and practices, and on applying behavioral science to improve workplace performance. It is a fit if you are a working adult who enjoys leading others, solving problems and helping people learn and grow.

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$80,000
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

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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
gjgrant@eiu.edu
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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