Training and Development - International Students
The graduate program in Training and Development prepares individuals to work as program developers, teachers, and trainers in formal and informal settings such as educational institutions, business and industry, community agencies, health care organizations, and continuing and professional education.
Students will learn to analyze training needs as well as design, deliver, and evaluate training programs.
Other job opportunities include: program designer, training technologist, needs assessment analyst, researcher, transition specialist, career development advisor, training consultant, and employer marketing.
This 36 semester hour program may be completed on either a full-time or a part-time basis. Most courses are offered in the evenings or at other times convenient for working adults.
Courses
TDEV 510 Utilizing Effective Instructional Techniques
TDEV 511 Managing the Instructional Environment
TDEV 527 Developing Instructional Resources
TDEV 552 Introduction to Training and Development
TDEV 553 Management Development for Educators and Trainers
TDEV 597 Theories of Adult Learning
TDEV 597 Survey Design and Assessment
HIED 595 Research Methodologies
Plus, twelve (12) semester hours of graduate level electives approved by the major advisor for Training and Development.
An approved sequence of at least twelve (12) hours within a second subject area may be designated on the graduate record as a minor.
Graduate courses within an approved certification sequence are often utilized as electives within the MS in Training and Development.
Required documents for admission:
- Application fee, $75.00, US dollars (this may be paid online when you apply)
- Official transcripts (with a copy of the provisional certificate or diploma)
- Official sponsor statement
- Bank Statement from the sponsor, must reflect a balance of at least $17,500 USD (must be less than 1 year old)
- TOEFL or IELTS: Official TOEFL (IBT at least 79, or CBT at least 213, or PBT at least 550) or IELTS (at least 6.00 band) must be less than 2 years old.
- Application
- Official GRE scores
Application Packet Submission Deadline:
Application Packet Submission Deadline Information:
- To be considered for the spring semester, the deadline is October 1
- To be considered for the summer semester, the deadline is February 15
- To be consider for the fall semester, the deadline is May 15
