Organization, Information, and Learning Sciences

Victor Law, Program Director
Organization, Information and Learning Sciences Program
Zimmerman Library, Room 241
MSC05 3020
1 University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001
(505) 277-4131
https://oils.unm.edu/

Distinguished Professor
Charlotte N. Gunawardena, Ph.D., University of Kansas

Professor
Gary Smith, Ph.D., Oregon State University

Associate Professors
Sung 'Pil' Kang, Ph.D., Indiana University, Bloomington
Victor Law, Ph.D., University of Oklahoma
Vanessa Svihla, Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin

Assistant Professors
Amir Hedayati-Mehdiabadi, Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Stephanie Moore, Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado
Oleksandr Tkachenko, Ph.D., University of Minnesota, Minneapolis

Supporting Faculty
Karl Benedict, Ph.D., University of New Mexico
Mark Emmons, Ed.D., University of New Mexico
Glenn Koelling, M.L.I.S., University of Denver
Alyssa Russo, M.L.I.S., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
Lori Townsend, M.L.I.S., San Jose State University
Adrienne Warner, M.L.S., Texas Woman's University

Secondary Appointments
Leah Buechley, Ph.D., University of Colorado, Boulder
Aeron Haynie, Ph.D., University of Florida
Christopher Holden, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, Madison
Eli Wilson, Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles


Introduction

The field of learning sciences advances the knowledge and practice of learning from multiple theoretical perspectives and disciplines. The Organization, Information, and Learning Sciences (OILS) program offers a unique perspective on learning sciences by concentrating on the convergence of organization development, information design and data management, and instructional design and instructional technology. The program focuses on learning at the individual, group, and organizational levels.

OILS offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees for individuals interested in improving the learning experiences of adults in businesses, non-profits, government, and schools through the application of instructional and organizational practices and technologies, and methods for designing, managing, analyzing, visualizing, and preserving data and information. The OILS program prepares leaders who facilitate organizational learning, instructional technology, and data management initiatives in real-world settings.

Learning is a life-long process, which is stimulated by active participation, a respect for individuals’ past experiences and diversity, critical reflection, and dialogue.


Courses

IADL 1110. Introduction to Information Studies. (3)



OILS 102. Online Learning and Strategies for Success. (3)



OILS 293. Topics. (1-3, no limit Δ)



OILS 320. Managing Information for Professionals. (3)



OILS 391 / 591. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 18 Δ)



OILS 401. Ethics and Diversity Training in the Workplace I. (1)



OILS 402. Ethics and Diversity Training in the Workplace II. (2)



OILS 403. Ethics and Diversity Training in the Workplace. (3)



OILS 405 / 505. Management of eLearning Systems. (3)



OILS 407 / 507. Management of eLearning Systems I. (2)



OILS 408 / 508. Management of eLearning Systems II. (1)



OILS 418. Creativity in the Wild. (1)



OILS 419. Framing Wicked Problems. (2)



OILS 420. Creativity and Technical Design. (3)



OILS 421. Production and Utilization of Instructional Materials. (3)



OILS 440. Survey of Human Resource Development. (3)



OILS 457. Leading the Training Organization. (3)



OILS 466. Principles of Adult Learning. (3)



OILS 470. Workplace Training. (3)



OILS 471. Designing Training. (3)



OILS 472. Training Techniques. (3)



OILS 473. Analyzing and Measuring Training and Performance. (3)



OILS 481. Technological Change and Society. (3)



OILS 483. eLearning and Instructional Technology. (3)



OILS 492 / 592. Workshop. (1-4 to a maximum of 13 Δ)



OILS 493 / 593. Topics. (1-3, no limit Δ)



OILS 495. Field Experience. (1 to 6, may be repeated four times Δ)



OILS 500. Contemporary Instructional Technologies: Survey. (3)



OILS 501. Presentation Technologies. (3)



OILS 502. Instructional Multimedia. (3)



OILS 503. Digital Video Techniques for Instruction. (3)



OILS 504. Instructional Use of Computer Simulations and Games. (3)



OILS 505 / 405. Management of eLearning Systems. (3)



OILS 506. Exploring Virtual Worlds and Virtual Reality in Online Learning Environments. (3)



OILS 507 / 407. Management of eLearning Systems I. (2)



OILS 508 / 408. Management of eLearning Systems II. (1)



OILS 510. Designing Knowledge Management Solutions. (3)



OILS 513. Digital Information Management. (3)



OILS 515. Introduction to Spatial Data Management. (3)



OILS 517. Applied Aesthetics for Learning Design. (3)



OILS 532. eLearning Course Design. (3)



OILS 533. Leadership of Online Learning Systems [Management of Learning Technology]. (3)



OILS 534. Mobile Learning: Introduction to Mobile Learning and Mobile Learning Design. (3)



OILS 535. Culture and Global eLearning I. (1)



OILS 536. Culture and Global eLearning II. (2)



OILS 537. eLearning Course Design I [E-learning Course Design I]. (1)



OILS 538. eLearning Course Design II [E-learning Course Design II]. (2)



OILS 540. Foundations of Human Resource Development. (3)



OILS 541. The Adult Learner. (3)



OILS 542. Theory and Practice of Organizational Learning. (3)



OILS 543. Instructional Design. (3)



OILS 544. Program Evaluation. (3)



OILS 545. Cross-Cultural Issues in Adult Learning. (3)



OILS 546. Framing Designs for Learning. (2)



OILS 547. Prototyping Designs for Learning. (1)



OILS 549. Building Social Capital in Learning Organizations. (3)



OILS 551. Training and Development. (3)



OILS 552. Team Development and Facilitation. (3)



OILS 553. The Role of Wisdom in Adult Learning Across Cultures. (3)



OILS 554. Consulting and Project Management. (3)



OILS 555. Mentoring and Adult Career Development. (3)



OILS 557. Human Performance Improvement. (3)



OILS 558. Leading Change. (3)



OILS 559. Positive Psychology in Organizations. (3)



OILS 560. Ethics as Design and Reflective Practice I. (2)



OILS 561. Ethics as Design and Reflective Practice II. (1)



OILS 570. Research Foundation in Social and Learning Sciences. (3)



OILS 571. Assessment for Learning and Performance I. (2)



OILS 572. Assessment for Learning and Performance II. (1)



OILS 583. Graduate Teaching I. (1-3 to a maximum of 3 Δ)



OILS 591 / 391. Problems. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



OILS 592 / 492. Workshop. (1-4)



OILS 593 / 493. Topics. (1-3, no limit Δ)



OILS 595. Field Experiences. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



OILS 596. Internship. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



OILS 597. Capstone. (1, may be repeated twice Δ)



OILS 598. Directed Readings in Organization, Information, and Learning Sciences. (3-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



OILS 599. Master's Thesis. (1-6, no limit Δ)



OILS 600. Science, Technology and Society. (3)



OILS 601. Advanced Instructional Design. (3)



OILS 604. Current Research Methods for the Study of Learning. (1 or 3 to a maximum of 15 Δ)



OILS 608. Advanced Seminar in Organizational and Program Evaluation. (3)



OILS 635. Research in Online Education. (3)



OILS 639. Advanced Instructional Technology Seminar. (3)



OILS 641. Advanced Seminar on Organization Development and Consulting. (3)



OILS 642. Advanced Seminar in Organizational Leadership. (3)



OILS 661. Seminar: Transformational Learning. (3)



OILS 690. Dissertation Proposal Seminar. (3-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



OILS 693. Topics in Organization, Information, and Learning Sciences. (1-3, no limit Δ)



OILS 696. Research Practicum. (3-6 to a maximum of 12 Δ)



OILS 698. Directed Readings in Organization, Information, and Learning Sciences. (1-3 to a maximum of 6 Δ)



OILS 699. Dissertation. (3-12, no limit Δ)



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