Training and Development
The graduate program in Technology prepares students to become more effective leaders in today’s technological and global environment. Effective leaders help people perform at a level that can improve an entire organization. Study in Training and Development is suitable for students who aspire to be a part of performance improvement teams in industry and business.
Required Core (12 Hours For All MS Students)
- TEC 5103 — Science and Technology of Leadership
- TEC 5133 — Total Quality Systems
- TEC 5143 — Research in Technology
- TEC 5173 -- Global Technology
Training and Development Core Coursework (12 hours)
- TEC 5203 -- Analysis of Training and Development Issues
- TEC 5293 -- Strategic Employee Development
- TEC 5283 -- Instructional Systems Design
- TEC 5443 -- Assessment and Evaluation in Workforce Preparation
Electives (7-9 Hours)
- TEC 5233 -- Training Systems Management
- TEC 5213 -- Work Performance Technology
- TEC 5223 -- Instructional Technology
- OPD 4800 — Strategies and Processes of Teaching and Training
- OPD 4820 -- Change in Organizations
- OPD 4840 — Training Program Development
- OPD 4845 — Improvement in Organizations
- OPD 4855 — Web-Based Training and Instruction
- OPD 4890 — Accelerated Training and Learning
Graduate assistantships are available for qualified degree candidates. The graduate assistantships give students opportunities to supervise technology laboratories and assist faculty with research process. It also provides tuition waivers and monthly stipends.
