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MS - Training and Performance Improvement
This online program is designed to teach you how to apply human performance technology to improve organizational productivity based on the American Society for Training and Development's (ASTD) Human Performance Improvement Model. Course topics include analyzing systems performance; selecting, designing and implementing performance improvement solutions; and evaluating return on investment data to support training and performance improvement efforts in the workplace. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing advanced training, instructional design, or consulting positions in business, health care, government, or the military. Increase your career potential by earning the only master's Training and Performance Improvement specialization that includes valuable certification in ROI Methodology™ from the ROI Institute™.
PhD - Training and Performance Improvement
The specialization is designed to deepen your understanding of tactical and strategic issues that are critical to the success of performance improvement interventions, and provide you opportunity to advance the field through your own doctoral research based on the American Society for Training & Development's (ASTD) Human Performance Improvement model. People who choose this specialization are often pursuing director-level, chief learning officer, consulting, or higher education faculty positions in training, career counseling, performance improvement, or instructional design. Gain increased credibility as a leader in training and performance improvement through this PhD specialization that also includes valuable certification in ROI Methodology™ from the ROI Institute™.
MEd in Corporate Training and Knowledge Management
To infuse e-Learning into national and international teaching and learning models, corporate trainers and those who lead adult learning organizations must keep pace with changing education and training methods. The modern-day explosion of information and knowledge management tools has made accessing and creating information anytime, from anywhere, a new reality.
Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies - Training and Development
The Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies (BSPS) is specifically designed to accomodate adults who want to earn their bachelor's degree while fulfilling life obligations and is comprised of a wide range of interactive, professionally-oriented course work. The ability to identify avenues for innovative and unique training enhances and strengthens the organization. This program is an innovative undergraduate degree program that will prepare you to move into the professional ranks of an organization. The training and development concentration enables students to gain a deeper understanding of adult learning, develop and facilitate training based upon target audience needs, effectively develop and conduct needs assessments, effectively evaluate programs and understand the role that technology can play in enhancing training and development. Those entering with an associate's degree or equivalent can earn their degree in about two years. Courses are offered in an accelerated, 8-week format. Students can obtain a degree in four years (less with transfer credits). A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation.
Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies - Training and Development
The Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies (BSPS) is specifically designed to accomodate adults who want to earn their bachelor's degree while fulfilling life obligations and is comprised of a wide range of interactive, professionally-oriented course work. The ability to identify avenues for innovative and unique training enhances and strengthens the organization. This program is an innovative undergraduate degree program that will prepare you to move into the professional ranks of an organization. The training and development concentration enables students to gain a deeper understanding of adult learning, develop and facilitate training based upon target audience needs, effectively develop and conduct needs assessments, effectively evaluate programs and understand the role that technology can play in enhancing training and development. Those entering with an associate's degree or equivalent can earn their degree in about two years. Courses are offered in an accelerated, 8-week format. Students can obtain a degree in four years (less with transfer credits). A minimum of 120 credits is required for graduation.
Master of Education (MEd) Global Training and Development
The specialization from NorthCentral University prepares Learners to identify emerging workforce issues and to resolve the issues through effective training and instruction. The focus of the specialization are Instructional design and the incorporation of technology and teaching strategies for the adult learner. The Learner is prepared to address workplace issues such as the development of human capital and conflict resolution issues. Additionally, this specialization prepares Learners to develop and implement effective training in a variety of fields.
Doctor of Education (EdD) Global Training and Development
The specialization emphasizes systemic organizational and leadership capacity. The coursework entails practical and theoretical information from the areas of human resources, organizational leadership, and adult education as well as a series of research courses in which strategies are changed, reviewed, and prioritized for future effectiveness. The graduates from Global Training and Development are tomorrow's leaders in the field of training.
Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD) Global Training and Development
The specialization from NorthCentral University emphasizes systemic leadership and organizational capacity, verified through research and analysis of contemporary theory and practice. The coursework entails theoretical and practical information from the areas of organizational leadership, human resources, and adult education as well as a series of research courses in which strategies are changed, reviewed, and prioritized for future effectiveness. This specialization educates leaders in the field of training and development.
Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies in Education - Global Training and Development
The coursework of Global Training and Development entails theoretical and practical information from the areas of human resources, organizational leadership, and adult education as well as a series of research courses in which strategies are reviewed, changed, and prioritized for future effectiveness. The graduates from this program are tomorrow's leaders in the field of training. The CAGS emphasizes systemic leadership and organizational capacity.
The Nebraska Safety Center at UNK offers the Driver Education Endorsement for addition to the Nebraska Teaching Certificate. This endorsement program also provides the courses necessary for non-certified teachers to be approved by the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles. The nine credit hour program consists of three undergraduate courses offered for three credit hours each. This coursework can be completed online; however, observation of range and simulation, as well as demonstration of teaching proficiency, must be completed at the Nebraska Safety Center Driving Range in Kearney, Nebraska. This laboratory component can be completed in a minimum of three to five days. Students pursuing certification in other states must check with their State Department of Education for certification requirements. For Nebraska students, undergraduate tuition is $167.25 per credit hour; non-resident online students, undergraduate tuition is $258.50 per credit hour for (2009-2010 rates). Fees are additional.
Learning Methodologies and Training Technologies
This course reviews theories and develops skills for the planning, evaluation and selection of traditional and new technology-driven learning and training methods. Course participants will review relevant research and learn how to choose the most effective training methodologies, technologies and content resources appropriate to the needs of different audiences. It provides an overview of learning methodologies and training technologies, with an emphasis on emergency management. Students can apply to this sixteen week course as either matriculated or non-matriculated in the Fall, Spring, or Summer semesters.