Master of Science (MS) in Education

Training and Performance Improvement Specialization

School of Education

The master's degree specialization in training and performance improvement is designed for professionals in roles that include training specialist, career counselor, professional coach, sales trainer, adult educator, and performance improvement consultant. Based on the American Society of Training and Development's (ASTD) Human Performance Improvement Model, this online program will teach you how to apply human performance technology to improve productivity in various organizational settings.

ENROLL NOW FOR CLASSES BEGINNING: Program starting soon! COST PER 4-CREDIT COURSE: $1,540 COST PER 6-CREDIT COURSE: $2,310 (pricing is subject to periodic adjustment) TOTAL QUARTER CREDITS: 48

Core Courses:

• ED5002 - Foundations of Theory and Practice in Master’s Studies - 4 credits
• ED5006 - Survey of Research Methodology - 4 credits

Specialization Courses (suggested sequence):

• ED7631 - Introduction to Training and Performance Systems (Prerequisite for specialization) - 4 credits
• ED7641 - Needs Assessment: Models and Procedures - 4 credits
• ED7662 - Designing Training and Performance Solutions - 4 credits
• ED7672 - Delivery Systems for Training and Performance Improvement - 4 credits
• ED7652 - Evaluating Training and Performance Improvement Systems - 4 credits
• ED7675 - Return on Investment in Training and Performance Improvement Systems - 4 credits
• ED5990 - Integrative Project - 4 credits

Choose one from the following:

• ED502 - Survey of Human Resource Development Research - 4 credits
• ED828 - Intellectual Development and Learning Styles Across the Lifespan - 4 credits
• ED830 - Coaching for High Performance - 4 credits
• ED7210 - The Delivery of Distance Education - 4 credits
• ED7673 - The Future of Corporate and Technical Training: Issues and Trends - 4 credits

Two elective courses:

• Choose any graduate courses.

Learn more about our related specializations

Master of Science (MS) in Organization and Management - Human Resource Management
Master of Science (MS) in Organization and Management - General
Master of Science (MS) in Organization and Management - Leadership

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