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
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:
- Comprehend and apply training methodologies within an organizational context.
- Develop a comprehensive evaluation system to assess training program effectiveness.
- Exhibit effective communication skills in an organizational context.
- Analyze and defend a position relevant to a discipline-related topic.
- Critique ethical concepts and methodologies for making decisions.
- Assess research methods in the study of human behavior, learning, and organizational variables.
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| I. Required Graduate Studies | 6 hours |
| RGS6035 – Theory and Application of Research Methods | 3 hours |
| RGS6036 – Ethics for Decision Making | 3 hours |
| II. Major Requirements (5000/6000 levels) | 18 hours |
| HRT6610 Digital & Distance Learning | 3 hours |
| HRT6615 Adult Learning Theory & Foundations | 3 hours |
| HRT6605 Training Needs Analysis & Evaluation | 3 hours |
| HRT6565 Instructional Design | 3 hours |
| HRT6585 Facilities & Consultation | 3 hours |
| HRT6575 Organizational Change | 3 hours |
| III. Electives (5000/6000 level) | 12 hours |
| Student selected from available 5000/6000 level courses | 12 hours |
| Total | 36 hours |
Degree Plan Requirements
6hrs
Required Graduate Studies
18hrs
Major Requirements
12hrs
Electives
Certificate programs can be earned in conjunction with degree programs or as stand-alone certificates of study. Students may earn one or more certificates offered by Amberton while pursuing this degree.
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