Online Master's in Training and Development
Academic title: M.A. in Education, Training and Development
30 Credits
to Graduate
January 11
Next start date
*Recommended apply date is minimum 6 weeks prior to next start date.
Online courses in training and development
An online master’s in education in training and development can help you advance to leadership positions in corporate training or make the transition to adult education. The online format is designed to fit your current work schedule, deepen your knowledge and bring new teaching strategies to your classroom or training facility.
U.S. News and World Report ranks CMU as among the best online master’s of education programs in the nation.
The focus of this concentration is on the adult learner. You’ll have courses in teaching methods and techniques, lifelong learning, and understanding the differences in college and adult learners. In your capstone project, you’ll design and develop strategic training initiatives within your organization. This practical application of course work allows you to use what you learned in class at work the next day.
You may be able to save time and money by earning credit toward your degree with our prior learning and certification-to-credit pathways.
Online master's in training and development overview
| Core credits | 12 |
|---|---|
| Concentration credits | 18 |
| Total credits to graduate | 30 |
How much does an online master's in training and development cost?
The cost shown below is based on the current tuition and fee estimate. Your actual cost of attendance for financial aid purposes may vary based on your assigned tuition rate, the number of credits you're enrolled in and the length of your enrollment period. If you're enrolled in a single module instead of a full semester, your housing and food, transportation and personal expenses will be adjusted based on the number of weeks you're enrolled (for example, 12-week or 8-week modules). If you're enrolled less than half-time, your cost of attendance will not include housing and food, personal expenses or loan fees.
- Military tuition benefits: Active duty, veterans and military-affiliated students may qualify for reduced tuition, waived fees and need-based awards.
What can you do with an online courses in training and development?
In the training and development concentration, you’ll analyze skill gaps and performance issues across a corporation, nonprofit or government agency. The program prepares you to design, implement and evaluate effective training strategies in a variety of roles, such as corporate trainer, instructional designer, e-learning developer or training and development director.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median pay for training and development specialists is $65,850 per year and the job outlook is 11% growth, much faster than average.
| Career | Projected Salary |
|---|---|
| Training and Development Manager | $127,090 |
| Program Director, Higher Education | $74,720 |
| Education Administrator (Postsecondary) | $103,960 |
All data and statistics in this section are from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Admission requirements
GPA: 2.7
Entrance Exam: N/A
When you apply for the MA in education and hold a baccalaureate or equivalent degree from a college or university of recognized standing, you may be granted regular admission, provided you have an overall cumulative undergraduate grade point average of 2.7 or higher (on a 4.0 scale).
Admission with stipulations may be granted when you do not meet the requirements for regular admission and evidence exists to support your potential for success in the program. Admission decisions are governed by the policies of Graduate Studies.