Talent Development (M.S.) GRADUATE PROGRAM

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

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Talent Development (M.S.) will help you build organizational capability practices including the design, delivery, management, assessment of talent development initiatives uniquely suited to adults. This program is for professionals seeking roles in areas such as: talent development, human resources, learning and development, training and development, education, higher education, human performance, instructional design, organizational learning, consulting, or employee relations.

This degree meets the growing need for performance-based learning in:

• Corporations

• Higher education

• Service industries

• Military services

• Government and community agencies

• Community education

• Religious organizations

• Non-profits

• Health care delivery systems

• Professional education

• ...and more

Dr. Bonnie J. Covelli, USF Associate Professor

“The workplace is changing, and so are we. This program is designed specifically to fit the needs of the current work environment and to help professionals in the field, or those looking to transition into the field, to approach talent development with a lens toward building talent capabilities. Courses are grounded in research-based practices while providing students the opportunity to put theory into practice.”

FEATURES

Offered completely online, this program is designed for working professionals. With three semesters per year and two eight-week sessions each semester, there are six entry points for the program. USF designs course schedules three years in advance so that students with busy professional lives can plan their degree path, with the option to complete in as few as 12 months. The program features ten courses carefully selected to provide students with a fastpaced, comprehensive curriculum.

BENEFITS

Position yourself for new occupations in today’s workforce. Enhance your skills in the area of human resources, training, learning and talent development for corporations, health care, education, non-profit organizations and more.

FINANCING YOUR EDUCATION

Students are eligible for financial aid in the form of student loans, payment plans and tuition reimbursement deferment. All students should submit the Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) at studentaid.gov. USF’s code is 001664.

OUTCOMES

Graduates of this program will be able to:

• Increase knowledge of organizational capability practices including the design, delivery, management, assessment of talent development initiatives uniquely suited to adults

• Develop professional capability and awareness of ethical practices in the field of talent development

• Consult with various talent development stakeholders while building personal capability in the area of lifelong learning