Master's in Learning and Development
Gain insight to the strategies needed to effectively facilitate and manage adult learning. Organizations continue to invest in improving employee performance, and in this program you will learn to lead learning and development efforts by leveraging your technology, facilitation, and evaluation skills. From design to implementation, learn to strategically execute entire L&D programs and specialized initiatives.
At a Glance
Free Application
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Skills You'll Learn
Design, execute, and assess projects
Facilitate training to audiences with diverse needs
Evaluate and manage the impact of projects using relevant metrics and analytics
Curriculum
Master of Arts in Communication Management with a concentration in Learning and Development requires completion of 48 credit hours (12 courses).
All students are required to complete a zero-credit Student Success Course.
Sample Schedule
Plan out your schedule and determine your preferred timeline for completing your master's degree—finish in as few as 18 months or take up to five years.
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Interested in a graduate certificate?
Explore our four and six course graduate certificates in Learning and Development.
Take a Course Before You Apply
We know how important it is to get started when you're ready and that's why you can enroll in a course before you officially apply.
Career Outcomes
Predicted outcomes for graduates of Learning and Development
Demand for training and development professionals is expected to grow 11% through 2026 due to training and development courses at the workplace, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Innovations in training methods will continue as organizations use technology and social networks in their training programs.
Job prospects with experience developing online and mobile training programs will have a competitive edge.
Job Titles
Instructional Designer Salary: National Average
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One-on-one career coaching and mock interviews
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Résumé and cover letter guidance
Hear from Our Students
"I think the return on investment for me is very tangible. It helped me get a higher-level role and it helped me secure a better life for myself." —Martha Brown, graduate.
Flexible Online Classes
We understand the demands of balancing work, friends and family, and school can be challenging. That's why at University College, you can complete your program entirely online. Our online learning platform makes it easy to work anywhere at any time.
Advisory Board
Our programs are developed and updated with the input of advisory boards composed of industry leaders and employers. This ensures that you'll learn what employers are looking for, and gain the most current information with a view to future industry trends, connecting you to future success.
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Accreditation
University College programs maintain the highest level of accreditation offered by The Higher Learning Commission, one of the regional accrediting bodies recognized by the federal government. The University of Denver and all of its academic programs are regionally accredited by this commission, and regional accreditation is the highest standard for universities in the United States.