Learning and Organizational Change at Northwestern University

Programme overview

The Learning and Organizational Change (LOC) concentration examines key concepts and ideas about formal and informal change across levels of society - for example, individuals, groups, organizations, and sectors. Students learn how to analyze and solve organizational problems across contexts. They also acquire knowledge and skills in leading, anticipating, and responding to change.

Faculty: School of Education and Social Policy | Study mode: full-time | Location: Evanston, IL, United States

What you will study

All LOC students complete a one-quarter practicum internship for academic credit during their junior year, which allows them to use the skills and knowledge introduced in the classroom. In addition to core courses in life span development, quantitative and qualitative research, and statistics, students have the flexibility to tailor the program to their own interests.

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Application information

USD 71,802 a year (2026-27). Undergraduate tuition for 2026-27 (full-time $23,934 per quarter, fall/winter/spring); a single rate for all full-time undergraduate degree programmes; excludes room and board, student health, activity and athletics fees and health insurance. Source

Undergraduate terms run fall, winter and spring (quarter system); first-year applicants apply through Early Decision, Regular Decision or QuestBridge.

First-year deadlines for 2026-27: QuestBridge October 1, 2026; Early Decision November 1, 2026 (decisions December 2026); Regular Decision January 4, 2027 (decisions March 2027). Transfer: Early Decision March 1, 2027; Regular Decision April 1, 2027 (priority deadline for Bienen transfer applicants January 4, 2027).

Apply through the Common Application or Apply Coalition with Scoir (QuestBridge for QuestBridge applicants). The nonrefundable application fee is $75 or a fee waiver. Northwestern is test-optional and does not require SAT or ACT scores.

Graduate applications for 2026-27 open September 15, 2026; deadlines vary by programme. The Graduate School application fee is $95 and nonrefundable, paid by credit or debit card.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.northwestern.edu/apply/

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