Overview

TheMaster of Science in Talent Development at University of St Francis is a 10-course, 30 credit hour, affordable, online program.

It is designed for practitioners who are currently or would like to work in the fields of talent development, training, learning and development, human resources, employee relations, adult learning, instructional design, higher education administration, community education, corporate training, consulting, instructional design, and more.

Students will find both personal and professional growth in the study of talent development.

Program Mission

The Master of Science in Talent Development program provides quality educational experiences in an applied curriculum for professionals in the fields of talent development, human resources, and the delivery of programs for adults.

What you’ll learn

Increase knowledge of organizational capability practices including the design, delivery, management, assessment of talent development initiatives uniquely suited to adults.
You’ll be able to formulate and communicate a decision based upon quantitative, qualitative and strategic considerations.
Consult with various talent development stakeholders while building personal capability in the area of lifelong learning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Adult Learning and Development
Needs Analysis, Instructional Design, and Assessment
Talent Management: Acquiring, Developing, and Retaining Talent
Employment and Labor Laws
Talent Strategy and Change Management
E-Learning: Evolving Theory and Practice

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-17 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-04 00:00:00
Starting 2027-05-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

Blended, Online

Campus Location

Joliet, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Accepts transfer credit hours from another school
Accepts prior learning credit for cplp certification through the association for talent development (atd)
Bachelor’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited u.S. Institution or the equivalent from an internationally recognized institution
Minimum undergraduate gpa: 2.75 (some programs require 3.0) on a 4.00 scale
International applicants: course-by-course credential evaluation with u.S. Gpa and degree equivalency by a naces-approved agency
English proficiency alternative: completion of an english language program accredited by cea, accet, or englishusa
English proficiency waiver if secondary or tertiary studies were completed in specified english-language countries (e.G., australia, canada, uk, ireland, south africa, new zealand, bahamas, jamaica, cayman islands)

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

23970 USD / year

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Out-of-State

23970 USD / year

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Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

23970 USD / year

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Living costs

Joliet

United States

1100 - 1500 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Overview

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Programme Structure

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Duration

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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Living costs

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