Organizational Leadership & Learning
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We foster leadership, learning, and performance to provide relevant solutions for a changing world.
We offer innovative programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. Our programs educate professionals who focus on leadership, organization development, human resources, and workforce development in order to benefit individuals, organizations and society.
Organizational Leadership & Learning is open to all eligible students regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age.
View the general admission requirements, degree requirements, and concentration/track requirements for Organizational Leadership and Learning (BS) here
Organizational Leadership & Learning Specializations In Depth
Overview
This program is completed 100% online unless otherwise specified for designated student groups that may take some courses in-person.
The UofL B.S. in Organizational Leadership and Learning (OLL) is an AAACE Award winning program designed for busy adults with extensive and documented work experience and/or military training, and who are seeking a bachelor's degree. This program will ignite your career and provide you with the 21st century skills required for advancement and, will provide you with the opportunity to change careers. It's the program of choice for those seeking an extra edge in today's competitive and ever-changing job market. Coupled with tremendous savings through our nationally acclaimed Credit for Prior Learning class and by providing the online or on campus options, this program will help you become even more effective and relevant in any organization. Take the first step in changing the direction of your life and Apply Today!.
The biggest benefit of online learning is that you can work to earn your degree from your own home while raising your family, working full time, or experiencing particular life circumstances that make commuting to campus difficult or impossible. At UofL, you are taught by the same world class faculty as our students taking face-to-face courses. You read the same textbooks, do many of the same assignments and earn the same degrees. The biggest difference is that you are able to do it in a way that best fits your lifestyle.
Will you be a successful online learner?
Online learning is not for everyone. Successful online students...
- Have a desire to learn online
- Are motivated
- Have strong time management and organizational skills
- Can work independently
- Have college level reading and writing skills
- Are not afraid to speak up when problems arise
For more information, contact online@louisville.edu
Application Deadlines
New students can begin courses at multiple points in the year. All application materials should be submitted by the following dates:
| Application Deadline | Term | Start Date |
| August 1 | Fall I | August |
| October 1 | Fall II | October |
| December 1 | Spring I | January |
| February 1 | Spring II | Late February |
| May 1 | Summer | May |
Careers
Earning the award-winning and adult-designed B.S. in Organizational Leadership and Learning is a worthwhile investment. In today's economy combined with technological advances, you will learn the skills needed for the 21st century workplace and position yourself for advancement opportunities or a possible career change. Graduates are employed in leadership roles in a wide range of industries and fields including healthcare, human resources, project management, information technology, early childcare education, and more. Alumni hold titles including Manager of Training and Team Development, VP of HR, SR. IT Systems Analyst, District Sales Manager, Sr. VP and General Manager, and more. Take the step today and apply. Earn up to 48 credit hours tuition free from work and/or military training and finish in 12 classes.
FAQs: Organizational Leadership & Learning
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
The CTE track is designed for career and technical education instructors participating in the Kentucky New Teacher Institute. It is for professionals who have obtained positions as teachers of career and technical education in technical centers or secondary schools. Courses focus on teaching, evaluation and classroom management skills. To qualify, an individual must document 2,000 hours of prior work experience in an approved occupation. Three of the qualifying years of work experience must have occurred in the last five years of their work history. The 64-hour Rank Change program requires 21 hours in the industrial education track, 24 hours in the Occupation/Specialization, and 20 hours in general education. Graduates of this program receive a Rank II from the Department of Education by completing the TC-1 form.
Counseling and Human Relations
All organizations perform better when their leadership is of top quality. This is true of the counseling and human relations field, in which great leadership can move an organization from adequate to exceptional. The Counseling and Human Relations (CHR) track provides a profound educational experience from world-renowned faculty to assist students with honing their natural skills and talents.
Students in this track become well rounded leaders by developing foundational knowledge of mental health needs within culturally diverse populations, mental health methodology and techniques, and the skills to effectively incorporate this knowledge into leadership and management roles. Students acquire both interpersonal and intrapersonal skills to tactfully resolve conflict, negotiate solutions, build relationships and maintain workload balances which culminate in authentic leadership. Graduates can advance professionally and further their education by pursuing a master’s program in Counseling, Human Resources, Social Work or other related disciplines.
Digital Leadership/IT
This track is for business professionals who seek to develop their leadership skills as well as their knowledge in Information Technologies (IT). The curriculum focuses on organizational and employee effectiveness, work morale, and more, while also providing broad-based technology knowledge.
Gain the expertise to effectively lead employees in the rapidly changing technology field and in industries that technology impacts. UofL has partnered with several technology industry vendors including IBM, Google, Microsoft, and Adobe to provide the opportunity to earn recognized technology micro-credentials in certain courses, at no additional cost. Faculty and staff work with individual students to determine which micro-credentials are the best fit for their experience and career path. The Digital Leadership/IT track includes an applied leadership project, which can conveniently be completed within your workplace.
Early Childhood Education (ECE)
The ECE track will provide the credentials needed to reach the National Association for the Education of Young Children’s level 3 status, for exceptional teaching practices and leadership. In addition to the level 3 status, obtaining this bachelor’s degree will also prepare you as a leader in your organization and provide you with access to higher pay and greater job security, and a path to alternative teacher certification or advanced education at a master’s level. Graduates of this program can earn additional teaching certifications by completing their Master of Arts in Teaching online at UofL. Note: Graduates of this program will not be licensed or certified to teach in K-12 classrooms. This program is designed for Pre-K classrooms.
Healthcare Leadership (HCL)
The HCL track is designed specifically for healthcare professionals who are seeking to lead in the 21st century healthcare field. The curriculum is based on the National Center for Healthcare Leadership's (NCHL.org) competency model; the first of it's kind in the United States. Students capitalize on their existing knowledge and experience to obtain their bachelor’s degree at their own pace. This is done using the innovative method known as competency-based education (CBE). The degree will help healthcare professionals enhance their skills in leadership, organizational change, workplace development and performance, project management and advance in their organizations.
This track offers two enrollment options: flex option and term option
Flex option: Students have 32 weeks to move through the program materials at their own pace, providing more flexibility and self-direction.
Term option: Students enroll in 8-week courses and complete each course within a pre-determined time frame, offering the benefits of accelerated courses within a more traditional university structure.
Human Resource Development
This track is specifically designed for business professionals who would like to start or advance their career in the Human Resource field. Develop your fundamental knowledge of Human Resources as well as the analytical and strategical skills necessary for the modern HR role. This track focuses on coaching and talent management, mediating conflict, data analytics needed to understand human dynamics in the organizational environment, employee satisfaction, and more. Successful completion of this program will help prepare graduates for the Certified Professional Human Resources (PHR) exam.
Leadership, Training and Organizational Development (LTOD)
The LTOD track is designed for professionals seeking to develop 21st century skills in leadership and knowledge for improving organizational and employee effectiveness related to productivity, work satisfaction, morale and/or quality of work life. This option is designed for professionals across industries and the armed services who seek to and/or work with clients and/or various stakeholders to enhance workplace learning and improve organizational performance. All courses are available online, face-to-face in the evenings in Louisville
Project Management for the Modern Workforce
This track is designed for business professionals who want well-rounded skills in managing a multitude of projects in any industry and those who seek a pathway to a project management role or career. This track goes beyond traditional project management knowledge, providing students the opportunity to expand their expertise and successfully respond to organizational change in areas of technology, logistics and personnel management, effective communication, data analysis and efficiently built structures. Upon successful completion of this program, students will be prepared to pursue the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) or the Project Management Certification (PMP).
As a student you are welcome to participate in the Emerging HR Professionals Mentor Program managed by Shelly Trent who is the KY SHRM College Relations Director. If you're interested in participating contact Shelly Trent via email shellytrent@live.com.
Yes, as long as you have been admitted to the College of Education & Human Development and the BS OLL degree program. The academic counselor will work with you to identify the necessary courses and options for completing courses through UofL or through the Kentucky Community and Technical College System.
No, you will earn those credits free of charge! In other words, by completing the LEAD 300 Credit for Prior Learning course (which is a 3-credit hour class at normal tuition cost), and submitting a completed portfolio in which you will document and validate your work experience (i.e., on-the-job training, professional development, etc.) and/or military and /or industry training; you will be credited (based upon Committee decision), at NO cost, up to 48 credit hours depending upon area of study chosen.
Tuition amounts may change each year as determined by the UofL Board of Trustees. For current tuition rates, please visit the Bursar's Office Tuition page.
Please visit the Financial Aid website or contact the University of Louisville Financial Aid office at 502-852-5511. There are currently 21 outside "degree specific" scholarships and website links for additional scholarship information.
Yes. Please visit the Bursar's Office website on tuition for details.
The orientation will help you to understand the academic culture and expectations for each academic unit and the resources available to you. You will complete this step online or on campus. Learn more by going to the online orientation website.
You must have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours with a GPA of 2.25. If you do not meet this requirement, the University has "online" and campus based options to help you get that done.
Please contact the Kentucky State Board of Proprietary Education at 502-564-3296 ext. 227.
You can find information about translation on the World Education Services website.
Yes. One of the requirements for graduation is satisfactory completion of the courses within the area of study chosen. Students admitted into this program, will receive a Program Sheet with the academic and exit requirements.
Yes. For example, some students will go on to a Master of Science in English, Human Resources and Organization Development, etc. The graduate program you are seeking will be the determining factor. For more information on Graduate Programs offered, visit the Graduate School website.