Training and Development

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) with a major in Training and Development is tailored to the working adult and is the only graduate program of its type in Alabama. The Training and Development program is designed for professionals who work as trainers, instructional designers, and program managers in business, industry, education, military, government and non-profit organizations. The degree emphasizes the use of strategic communication and instructional design and technology in workplace training and development. Program completers will gain foundational knowledge of theories underlying best practices for adult learning and how to effectively apply this information in the workplace.

The online Master of Training and Development degree program provides the opportunity to explore the following:

• Mastery of cutting-edge adult education tools and best practices for instructional design and curriculum development
• Human performance development knowledge and practice skills
• Program design, development and training skills
• Advanced understandings and skills in applications of learning theory incorporating principles, research and practice
• Skills and knowledge required to succeed in adult education and training careers

Concentrations in Leadership and Human Performance focus on the knowledge and applied processes used to effectively lead and improve workplace performance and individual learning in organizations. Concentrations in Instructional Systems Design and Instructional Media Development provide the information and skills training to analyze instructional tasks; design and deliver instructional programs; and perform evaluative procedures on instructional products and services.

EACH STUDENT MUST ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR KNOWING THE ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE THAT IS BEING PURSUED.

Program components for the Master of Education degree with a major in Training and Development:

Students earning the Master of Education (MEd) degree with a major in Training and Development must satisfy all general University requirements for graduate programs and meet all financial obligations before a degree is awarded.

The Masters in Training and Development includes:

• 9 hours of core course requirements
• 24 hours in concentration areas

The Training and Development program concentrations include:

• Instructional Systems Design
• Instructional Media Development
• Leadership
• Human Performance

Core Course Requirements

Required

ED 505	Research and Professional Communication	3
CE 510	Culture, Diversity, and Ethics in the Workplace	3
ED 515	The Adult Learner	3

Total Credit Hours: 9

Concentration and Training and Development Elective Course Requirements - Must select 2 concentrations

In addition to the Training and Development core, students must complete all coursework for two of the concentrations below.

Instructional Systems Design Concentration

Instructional Systems Design Courses (4 courses required):

ID 520	eLearning Design	3
ID 620	Advanced eLearning Design and Instructional Strategies	3
ID 500	Foundations of Development, Design, and Performance Improvement	3
ID 610	Personnel Training Design and Development	3

Total Credit Hours: 12

Instructional Media Development Concentration

Instructional Media Development Courses (4 courses required):

ID 530	Digital Asset Design and Creation	3
ID 630	Digital Lesson and Training Development	3
	Or
ID 635	Special Project in Digital Lesson and Training Development	3
ID 540	Multimedia Development for Digital Environments	3
	Or
ID 545	Special Project in Multimedia Development	3
ID 640	Digital Training Delivery	3

Total Credit Hours: 12

Leadership Concentration

Leadership Courses (4 courses required):

ED 600	Industrial Management and Teambuilding	3
ED 610	Technology for Educational Leaders	3
ED 560	Mindful Leadership	3
ID 610	Personnel Training Design and Development	3

Total Credit Hours: 12

Human Performance Concentration

Human Performance Courses (4 courses required):

ED 510	Technology for Teaching and Training	3
CE 550	Performance Analysis and Assessment	3
ED 690	Worksite Learning Practicum	3
ED 580	Trainingand Development in the Modern Workplace	3

Total Credit Hours: 12

Total Credit Hours: 33