Program Highlights
This degree program provides students with the opportunity of designing an interdisciplinary program of study that brings fields of inquiry together in unique combinations not otherwise offered as a program at the University.
This program can be completed through a combination of online and on-campus courses or 100% online.
Career Impact
Graduates will use their unique program of study in a wide range of careers including management, team leadership, communication, and social sciences.
Earning Your Degree
Degree Plan Requirements
6hrs
Required Graduate Studies
30hrs
Major Requirements
The Master of Arts in Professional Development provides a broad-based, interdisciplinary curriculum from the fields of business, communication, counseling, human behavior, and human resources and training to meet the specific learning goals of the adult student. Graduates will use their unique program of study in a wide range of careers, including management, team leadership, communication, and social sciences. The mission of the Master of Arts in Professional Development program is to provide adult students with the unique opportunity to design a personal interdisciplinary program of study that brings fields of inquiry together in unique combinations not otherwise offered as a program at the University. The program provides students with a basis to accomplish their own goals of advanced learning and development by educating them in the fields of business, communication, counseling, human behavior, and human resources. The program may be completed through a combination of campus and online courses or 100% online.
A graduate with a Master of Arts in Professional Development will be able to:
- Analyze critical thinking skills and concepts from business, communication, counseling, or human development to enhance innovative thinking and decision-making skills.
- Evaluate communication strategies for effectiveness in diverse professional contexts, focusing on adaptability and leadership.
- Create structured frameworks for problem-solving, leveraging critical thinking and strategic planning to address and resolve real-world challenges effectively.
- Synthesize universal ethical principles to navigate complex issues with integrity.
- Utilize research methodologies to generate insights and enhance professional practice.
| Requirement | Credit Hours |
|---|---|
| I. Required Graduate Studies | 6 hours |
| RGS6035 Theory & Application of Research Methods | 3 hours |
| RGS6036 Ethics for Decision Making | 3 hours |
| II. Major Requirements | 30 hours |
| Thirty (30) hours of graduate level courses selected by the student from one or more of the following areas*: | |
| Business Administration | |
| Communication | |
| Counseling | |
| Human Behavior & Development | |
| Human Resources & Training | |
| Psychology | |
| Religion/Ethics | |
| Sociology | |
| Total Credit Hours | 36 hours |
| *Graduate certifications may be completed while fulfilling degree requirements. See the University's website for a listing of certifications offered. | |
Degree Plan Requirements
6hrs
Required Graduate Studies
30hrs
Major Requirements
This certificate program can be earned in conjunction with the following degree programs or as a stand-alone certificate of study.
- Adult Training & Development
- Agile Project Management
- Applied Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Change Management
- Christian Counseling
- Conflict Management & Resolution
- Customer Service
- Data Analytics
- Digital Marketing
- Diversity Awareness
- Entrepreneurship
- Executive Communication Skills
- Executive Leadership
- Forensic Accounting
- Human Resource Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Project Management
- Soft Skills
- Strategic Leadership
- Training & Development
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Sample Courses
BUS5415 – Social Media in Business BUS5425 – Entrepreneurship BUS5460 – Customer Service Best Practices HBD5722 – Developing Human Potential HBD5735 – Human Resource Inventory HBD6776 – Leadership Theories/Practice HRT6560 – Organizational Culture HRT6565 – Instructional Design [Formerly: Development of Training Programs] HRT6570 – Leadership and Team Development HRT6575 – Organizational Change HRT6585 – Facilitation and Consultation
Master Of Arts - Professional Development
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