Penn Chief Learning Officer, EdD
The PennCLO Executive Doctoral Program prepares the Chief Learning Officer (CLO) and other senior-level executives for success in their roles as learning and talent development leaders. Developing an organization's talent is a critical component of its success. Learning leaders who are committed to human capital development within organizations must use evidence-based practice to create and oversee leadership development, learning, and managerial initiatives. The program provides a rigorous academic environment where members build the skills necessary to ensure successful learning outcomes that will align with the organization's strategy.
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Curriculum
A total of 21 course units is required for graduation.
| Code | Title | Course Units |
|---|---|---|
| Evidence | ||
| EDCL 7150A & EDCL 7150B | Qualitative Data Analysis and Qualitative Data Analysis | 1.5 |
| EDCL 7160A & EDCL 7160B | Quantitative Data Analysis and Quantitative Data Analysis | 1.5 |
| EDCL 7170A & EDCL 7170B | Research Design & Delivery and Research Design & Delivery | 1 |
| Technology | ||
| EDCL 7010A & EDCL 7010B | Learning Technology in the Workplace and Learning Technology in the Workplace | 1.5 |
| EDCL 7020A & EDCL 7020B | Technology Strategies for Corporate Learners and Technology Strategies for Corporate Learners | 1.5 |
| EDCL 7030A & EDCL 7030B | Managing Technology in the Workplace and Managing Technology in the Workplace | 1 |
| Leadership | ||
| EDCL 7040A & EDCL 7040B | Individual Effectiveness and Individual Effectiveness | 1 |
| EDCL 7050A & EDCL 7050B | Organizational Leadership and Organizational Leadership | 1 |
| EDCL 7060A & EDCL 7060B | Functional Leadership and Functional Leadership | 1 |
| EDCL 7070A & EDCL 7070B | Learning Leader as Performance Consultant and Learning Leader as Performance Consultant | 1 |
| Master's Thesis and Preparation for Dissertation | ||
| EDCL 7140A & EDCL 7140B | Masters Thesis (CLO) and Masters Thesis (CLO) 1 | 1 |
| Learning | ||
| EDCL 7080A & EDCL 7080B | Organizational Effectiveness and Organizational Effectiveness | 1.5 |
| EDCL 7090A & EDCL 7090B | Organizational Learning and Organizational Learning | 1.5 |
| EDCL 7100A & EDCL 7100B | Individual and Social Learning and Individual & Social Lrng | 1 |
| Business Acumen | ||
| EDCL 7110A & EDCL 7110B | Marketing For Executives and Marketing For Executives | 1.5 |
| EDCL 7120A & EDCL 7120B | Finance for Executives and Finance for Executives | 1.5 |
| EDCL 7130A & EDCL 7130B | Management for Executives and Management for Executives | 1 |
| Dissertation | ||
| EDCL 9950 | Advanced Dissertation Research Methods 2 | 0 |
| Total Course Units | 21 | |
- 1
Penn-CLO master's thesis can be either be taken independently or concurrently with academic 'blocks'.
- 2
Taken twice over the fall and spring term. Graded with an Satisfactory or Unsatisfactory grade. Spring term carries no cost of attendance. If students do not finish all required milestones by uploading their dissertation at the end of the spring EDCL 9950 they will continue on in either EDUC 9950 or EDUC 9900 depending on their progress on coursework and completion of other milestones like the Oral Proposal Hearing.
Required Milestones:
Master's Thesis
The Master’s Thesis consists of a complete literature review of a proposed topic that will be the foundation for a first draft of the student's dissertation literature review.
Qualifications Evaluation (Also known as Program Candidacy)
The purpose of program candidacy is to provide rigorous review and feedback to Ed.D. students regarding their academic progress within the first two years of study. Program candidacy is a prerequisite to doctoral candidacy.
Preliminary Examinations (Also known as Doctoral Candidacy)
The preliminary examination is a test of knowledge in the candidate’s area of specialization. The examination requires students to demonstrate knowledge and reasoning in the key content areas in their specialization as specified by the academic division. The format of the examination varies from program to program, but must include at least six hours of examination, at least three hours of which must be written.
Oral Proposal
All doctoral candidates must present their dissertation proposals orally and in person to the dissertation committee.
Final Defense of the Dissertation
The final dissertation defense is approximately two hours in length and is based upon the candidate’s dissertation.
The degree and major requirements displayed are intended as a guide for students entering in the Fall of 2025 and later. Students should consult with their academic program regarding final certifications and requirements for graduation.