Professional Studies
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Professional Studies, Training and Development Concentration, M.P.S.
The Training and Development concentration of the MPS degree (Master of Professional Studies) is an interdisciplinary graduate degree program for working professionals who wish to earn a graduate degree and excel in their careers.
This program is:
- Designed for the working adult
- Available Completely Online
- Provides a Flexible Schedule
- Does NOT require a GRE with 5 years of work experience
The value of education is increasingly critical to a successful workplace, and the need for teachers and trainers to provide that education has grown exponentially. This Training and Development concentration offers preparation for teaching adults in the corporate training environment or facilitating courses in an online environment.
The program culminates with a professional project. This program has been recognized by Grad School Hub as the 2nd most affordable online training and development program in the country as well as one of the fastest training and development programs in the nation by Great Business Schools. This 30-hour program combines the social sciences and the professions to make it directly applicable to the working adult who wants to increase income and promotion possibilities. Since it is 100% online and available 24/7, it easily fits almost any schedule.
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MTSU students take advantage of free remote tutoring in 200 courses
MTSU is continuing its remote tutoring into the fall as the option proved quite successful and popular with students during the modified spring semester when the university went to online learning because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Office of Student Success is again leading the remote tutoring method during the fall semester, with opportunities for hundreds [ Read More ]
Independent website praises two MTSU master’s degree programs
An editorially independent website ranks two of MTSU’s graduate-level degree tracks as among the best in the nation. Intelligent.com, a privately funded Seattle-based company, rates the university’s master’s degree programs in training and development seventh best in the nation, and the website deems MTSU’s master’s degree in finance programs 25th in the country. For the [ Read More ]
News Briefs
MTSU students take advantage of free remote tutoring in 200 courses
MTSU is continuing its remote tutoring into the fall as the option proved quite successful and popular with students during the modified spring semester when the university went to online learning because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Office of Student Success is again leading the remote tutoring method during the fall semester, with opportunities for hundreds [ Read More ]
Independent website praises two MTSU master’s degree programs
An editorially independent website ranks two of MTSU’s graduate-level degree tracks as among the best in the nation. Intelligent.com, a privately funded Seattle-based company, rates the university’s master’s degree programs in training and development seventh best in the nation, and the website deems MTSU’s master’s degree in finance programs 25th in the country. For the [ Read More ]
Professional Studies, Training and Development Concentration, M.P.S.
The Training and Development master’s program is designed for those interested in organizational needs analysis, instructional design, human resources management, and other areas of training and development. Some potential career paths for graduates from this program:
- Case Consultant
- Enterprise Support and Training Specialist
- Lead Delivery Specialist
- Leave of Absence Analyst
- New Equipment Training Instructor
- Senior Communication Specialist
Employers of some of our Training and Development graduates include:
- Deloitte
- City of Franklin
- Brown and Brown
- Kellog Brown and Root
- State of Tennessee
- Middle Tennessee State University
The Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Handbook: https://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/human-resources-managers.htm
MTSU’s Career Development Center
MTSU offers a comprehensive Career Development Center that serves students throughout the full student experience and beyond. They collaborate with faculty and staff to equip students with the tools to be marketable to the world of work and continuing education.
Students can schedule an appointment or check online resources and job boards at mtsu.edu/career.
Students can find current internship opportunities by talking to faculty and visiting the University job and internship board called Handshake .
Wondering what you can do with your major? Check out our What Can I Do with A Major In guides.
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