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Program Highlights

The mission of the Master of Science in Training & Development program is to prepare professionals to lead innovative, learner-centered training initiatives that enhance organizational performance.

Through comprehensive needs analyses, cutting-edge technologies, and adult learning principles, graduates design accessible and effective training programs aligned with strategic goals.

This degree can be completed 100% online.

Career Impact

This program prepares graduates to excel as learning and development leaders, training managers, instructional designers, consultants, and organizational change specialists in a wide range of industries.

With a strong focus on innovation and measurable results, the Master’s Degree in Training and Development is the gateway to transforming organizational learning and driving sustainable success in today’s rapidly changing world.

Earning Your Degree

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Degree Plan Requirements

6hrs

Required Graduate Studies

18hrs

Major Requirements

12hrs

Electives

The mission of the Master of Science in Training & Development program is to prepare professionals to lead innovative, learner-centered training initiatives that enhance organizational performance. Through comprehensive needs analyses, cutting-edge technologies, and adult learning principles, graduates design accessible and effective training programs aligned with strategic goals. The program emphasizes fostering collaborative environments, driving continuous learning, and applying technology and data-driven strategies to evaluate and improve learning outcomes, empowering organizations to thrive in a dynamic world.

This interdisciplinary program equips students with the expertise to design, implement, and evaluate impactful training and development strategies that address organizational challenges and promote workforce growth. Through a carefully designed curriculum, students will gain knowledge in the principles and practices of adult learning, digital and distance education, instructional design, and organizational change management. The program emphasizes a balance between theoretical foundations and practical applications, preparing graduates to lead innovative training initiatives in diverse professional settings.

This program prepares graduates to excel as learning and development leaders, training managers, instructional designers, consultants, and organizational change specialists in a wide range of industries. With a strong focus on innovation and measurable results, the Master’s Degree in Training and Development is the gateway to transforming organizational learning and driving sustainable success in today’s rapidly changing world.

A graduate with a Master of Science in Training and Development will be able to:

  • Analyze training and development methodologies, covering needs assessment, adult learning, implementation, and evaluation, to achieve organizational learning outcomes.
  • Evaluate modern learning and development strategies and technologies, measuring their impact on driving organizational objectives.
  • Design comprehensive and strategic training programs that enhance both organizational and employee performance.
  • Synthesize universal ethical principles to navigate complex issues with integrity.
  • Utilize research methodologies to generate insights and enhance professional practice.

 

RequirementsHours
I. Required Graduate Studies6 hours
RGS6035 – Theory and Application of Research Methods3 hours
RGS6036 – Ethics for Decision Making3 hours
II. Major Requirements (5000/6000 levels)18 hours
HRT6610 Digital & Distance Learning3 hours
HRT6615 Adult Learning Theory & Foundations3 hours
HRT6605 Training Needs Analysis & Evaluation3 hours
HRT6565 Instructional Design3 hours
HRT6585 Facilities & Consultation3 hours
HRT6575 Organizational Change3 hours
III. Electives (5000/6000 level)12 hours
Student selected from available 5000/6000 level courses12 hours
Total36 hours

 

 

Degree Plan Requirements

6hrs

Required Graduate Studies

18hrs

Major Requirements

12hrs

Electives

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Master of Science - Training & Development

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