Training and Development
2005-2007 Graduate Academic Catalog | Catalogs

As today’s organizations seek to maximize their investment in human capital, they look to experts in the field of workplace learning and performance to guide their efforts. The Graduate Program in Training and Development prepares students for key positions in training, instructional design, e-learning, performance improvement, and organization development.This unique program combines an in-depth study of current practices with relevant theory and hands-on experience. Students learn from faculty with proven expertise in the field, and the emphasis is on up-to-date practices such as current and emerging technologies used to deliver training.

The graduate programs include a Master of Arts in Training and Development, a Graduate Certificate in Training and Development, a Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design, a Graduate Certificate in E-Learning, a Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching, and a Graduate Certificate in Performance Consulting. The complete degree program and all graduate certificates are available on both campuses as well as fully online.

Master of Arts in Training and Development (MATD)

The 36-semester-hour Master of Arts in Training and Development is designed according to current American Society for Training and Development competencies. To prepare for an array of career opportunities, studentslearn about training delivery,instructional systems design, organization development, evaluation research, and e-learning. In addition, students specialize in one of three areas: E-learning, organization development, or instructional design. They also choose from a range of electives to meet their individual needs and interests.

In addition to 11 courses, students choose either a three-semester-hour master’s thesis or a project. The thesis is a research paper based on formal study and experience. The project is applied research in a specialized area or a practicum in a training and development environment.

Core courses:

	Trdv 400	Introduction to Training and Development	3
	Trdv 411	Instructional Methods and Delivery	3
	Trdv 422	Adult Learning Theory and Application	3
	Trdv 434	Evaluation Research Methods	3
	Trdv 435	Organization Development	3
	Trdv 450	Learning Technologies	3
	Trdv 451	Instructional Systems Design	3
	Trdv 490	Master’s Thesis
	or Trdv 499	Master’s Project	3

A student who has not completed a thesis or other final project must maintain continued registration during subsequent semesters until completion of the project by registering for the appropriate zero-credit course (course number followed by “Y”). Students who have not maintained continuous registration for thesis or other final project will be required to register for all intervening fall and spring semesters prior to graduation.

Concentration:

		Students select one of the following three areas of concentration
		and take two courses in that area	6

E-learning:

Trdv 432 E-Learning Strategy
Trdv 438 Blended Learning Solutions
Trdv 439 E-Learning Course Design
Trdv 453 E-Learning Course Production

Organization Development:

Trdv 426 Organizational Communication
Trdv 427 Organization Analysis and Design
Trdv 433 Managing Organizational Change
Trdv 441 Human Performance Technology

Instructional Design:

Trdv 429 Curriculum Planning and Development
Trdv 439 E-Learning Course Design
Trdv 441 Human Performance Technology

Electives:

		In consultation with an advisor, students select two electives from
		the following list or from any areas of concentration	6

Trdv 420 Career Development in Organizations
Trdv 421 Facilitation and Presentation Skills for Trainers
Trdv 423 Team Building and Leadership Skills
Trdv 424 Communication and Consulting Skills for Trainers
Trdv 425 Project Management
Trdv 428 Workplace Diversity
Trdv 431 Global Training
Trdv 437 Creativity in the Workplace

Graduate Certificates in Training and Development

The Graduate Certificates are an option for persons interested in this field who are not pursuing a master’s degree or who wish to enhance their current master’s degree. Admission requirements are the same as for those pursuing the MA in Training and Development, and certificate courses will count toward the full degree. The certificates are available on either campus as well as fully online. Students earn the certificate after completing a 15-semesterhour course of study:

Graduate Certificate in Training and Development

	Trdv 400	Introduction to Training and Development	3
	Trdv 450	Learning Technologies	3
	Trdv 411	Instructional Methods and Delivery
	or Trdv 451	Instructional Systems Design	3
		Two additional training and development courses	6

Graduate Certificate in E-Learning

	Trdv 400	Introduction to Training and Development	3
	Trdv 450	Learning Technologies	3
	Trdv 451	Instructional Systems Design	3
		Two additional e-learning courses chosen from the list below	6

Trdv 432 E-Learning Strategy
Trdv 438 Blended Learning Solutions
Trdv 439 E-Learning Course Design
Trdv 453 E-Learning Course Production

Graduate Certificate in Instructional Design

	Trdv 400	Introduction to Training and Development	3
	Trdv 434	Evaluation Research Methods	3
	Trdv 439	E-Learning Course Design	3
	Trdv 451	Instructional Systems Design	3
		One elective in training and development chosen from the list below	3

Trdv 411 Instructional Methods and Delivery
Trdv 422 Adult Learning Theory and Application
Trdv 441 Human Performance Technology

Graduate Certificate in Online Teaching

	Trdv 401	Online Teaching Theory and Application	3
	Trdv 422	Adult Learning Theory and Application	3
	Trdv 451	Instructional Systems Design	3

Graduate Certificate in Performance Consulting

	Trdv 400	Introduction to Training and Development	3
	Trdv 424	Communication and Consulting Skills	3
	Trdv 435	Organization Development	3
	Trdv 441	Human Performance Technology	3
		One elective in training and development chosen from the list below	3

Trdv 423 Team Building and Leadership Skills
Trdv 425 Project Management
Trdv 426 Organizational Communication
Trdv 427 Organization Analysis and Design
Trdv 428 Workplace Diversity
Trdv 433 Managing Organizational Change

Admission

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline from an accredited institution with an undergraduate grade point average of at least 2.7 on a 4.0 scale. A written statement of academic and professional goals is required and a current resume is recommended. For additional information, contact the Graduate Program in Training and Development.

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