Master's Degree Program in Instructional Systems with a Major in Performance Improvement and Human Resource Development
Overview
The Department of Educational Psychology and Learning Systems offers an online Master's in Instructional Systems with a Major in Performance Improvement and Human Resource Development.
The 36 semester credit hour Masters Program is designed for entry level and experienced individuals who desire a career in training, career and organizational development. It focuses on the analysis of human performance problems in the workplace, and the design, development, management, and evaluation of instructional and non-instructional solutions to those performance problems. The principles and techniques taught in this program cut across all organization and industry sectors - profits and nonprofits, public and private. Some specific occupations suited to this program include:
- Trainers
- Consultants
- Instructional Designers
- Human Resource Specialists
- Anyone contemplating a career in training, employee development and organizational change
The Master's Program is designed for full-time employees and graduate students who have, or will have, responsibility for the coordination of the various functions that pertain to human performance improvement, and in the leadership and managerial roles in training and human resource development.
Admissions
Applicants are encouraged to apply for admission, all of which may be accomplished online. Two FSU web sites will make this process relatively painless, but none the less requiring your patience:
- http://learningforlife.fsu.edu/online/prospective/apply.cfm
- https://admissions.fsu.edu/gradapp/
- Application information for the Master's Program and the Certificate Program is located at the departmental Web site: http://www.epls.fsu.edu
Requirements include submission of official college and university transcripts, submission of GRE scores, submission of three letters of recommendation, a comprehensive work history resume, a letter of intent and purpose statement, and submission of the FSU graduate application. Additionally, students are to submit a departmental application. Please review departmental requirements for admissions at the EPLS website.
Courses
All course work is available online so students can remain in the comfort of their home and complete the MS entirely online.
The 36 semester hour Master's of Science degree in Performance Improvement and Human Resource Development program consists of the following course requirements (subject to change):
Required Courses (21 hours)
- ADE 5083 Human Resource Development (3)
- EME 6691 Performance Systems Analysis (3)
- EDP 5216 Theories of Learning and Cognition in Instruction (3)
- EME 5601 Introduction to Instructional Systems (3)
- ADE 5189 Staff Training and Development (3)
- EDF 5461 Introduction to Program Evaluation (3)
- EME 6635 Field Internship (3)
- EDF 8966 Comprehensive Examination: Professional Portfolio (0)
Electives (15 hours):
- EDP 5217 Principles of Learner Motivation (3)
- ADE 5385 Adult Learning (3)
- EDG 6925 Instructional Materials Development (3)
- EME 5603 Systematic Design of Instruction (3)
- EME 5608 Trends and Issues in Instructional Design (3)
- EME 6636 A Systems Approach to the Management of Change (3)
- EME 6631 Managing Instructional Development (3)
- EME 6415 Development of Computer Courseware
- EME 6631 Design and Development of EPSS
- EME5457 Introduction to Distance Education
- EME6635 Design of Online Collaborative Learning
- ADE 5672 E-Learning for Managers
Costs
The costs associated with distance learning courses vary by department and program. Each online program has additional costs that are covered through an auxiliary budget. For information about costs, go to http://learningforlife.fsu.edu/online/prospective/graduateprograms/instructsystems.cfm
Financial Aid & Fee Waiver
Out-of-state distance learning students who are fully admitted to FSU or who are special students are eligible for a partial tuition waiver. Financial aid is also available for students who are enrolled in at least six semester hours of coursework each semester.
Contact Information
For information on application procedures, contact distance learning coordinator Ms. Mary Kate McKee at mmckee@oddl.fsu.edu. She may be reached by telephone at 850-644-8792 or email at mmckee@oddl.fsu.edu.
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U.S. Mail
Department of Educational Psychology and Learning Systems
Attn: Online Master's in Instructional Systems with a Major in Performance Improvement and Human Resource Development
307 Stone Building
College of Education
Florida State University
Tallahassee , FL 32306-4453
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