Overview
Leveraging adult learning theories and instructional design strategies, explore how to blend traditional training strategies with up-to-date technologies in order to deliver needs assessments, design, delivery, implementation, and evaluation with the Learning and Development program of the University of Denver.
Skills You'll Learn
Design and execute projects from needs assessment through design, delivery, implementation, and evaluation
Identify, analyze, choose, and defend best instructional strategies and techniques to achieve learning objectives
Evaluate and communicate impact of projects using most relevant metrics and analytics
Career Outcomes
Predicted outcomes for graduates of Learning and Development
Demand for training and development professionals is expected to grow 11% through 2026 due to training and development courses at the workplace, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Innovations in training methods will continue as organizations use technology and social networks in their training programs.
Job prospects with experience developing online and mobile training programs will have a competitive edge.
Job Titles
- Professional Development Manager
- Training Developer
- Development Director
- Learning and Development Manager
- Consultant
- Training Specialist
- Business Coach
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Managing Learning in Organizations
- Instructional Design
- Adult Learning Strategies and Theories
- Integrating Learning and Development Technologies
- Finance for HR Professionals
- Principles and Practice of Human Resources
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Education Human Resource Management Adult Education View 116 other Masters in Adult Education in United StatesAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
- Earned a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale in previous undergraduate work or a 2.5 on a 4.0 scale for the last 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits (approximately two years of work) for the baccalaureate degree.
- English Proficiency.
- No GRE or GMAT Scores.
- Application Form.
- The $75 application fee is currently being waived for all applicants.
- Official Transcripts.
- Photocopy of Current Passport.
- A personal statement (two-pages double-spaced, 450-500 words) is required and should be submitted via the application status page.
- Résumé.
- Please submit an official copy of your final diploma or final degree certificate along with all appropriate official translations.
- Financial Verification Form.
Tuition Fee
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National
23808 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 35712 USD for the full programme during 18 months.
Living costs for Denver
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.