Master of Professional Studies, M.P.S.

Strategic Leadership Concentration
Human Resources Leadership Concentration
Training and Development Concentration

MPS Required Core

Strategic Leadership Concentration: 33 Hours

For the Strategic Leadership concentration, students will complete seven of the following courses, including at least one course from each of the five subject areas.

Leadership Theory

Research Data Analysis

Organizational Structure and Change

Communication

Strategic Planning and Assessment

Professional Project

The Master of Professional Studies program requires every student to complete a professional project as the culminating experience in earning the degree.

PRST 5998 - Professional Project 3

Human Resources Leadership Concentration: 33 Hours

For the Human Resources Leadership concentration, students will complete the three required core courses and the following:

Students will complete the following four courses: 12 hours
PRST 5040 - Human Resources Management 3
PRST 5600 - Statistical Analysis 3
PRST 5910 - Employment and Human Resources Law 3
PRST 5920 - Diversity in the Workplace 3
Students will select one of the following two courses: 3 hours
PRST 5310 - Leadership in Organization 3
PRST 5500 - Foundations of Leadership 3
Students will select two of the following courses: 6 hours
PRST 5400 - Instructional Design Training and Development 3
PRST 5700 - Conflict Management and Negotiation 3
PRST 5930 - Compensation and Benefits 3
PRST 5940 - Recruitment, Selection, and Retention 3

Professional Project

The Master of Professional Studies program requires every student to complete a professional project as the culminating experience in earning the degree.

PRST 5998 - Professional Project 3 (this course must be taken during the final semester of the program)
Students should begin planning their project when they enter the MPS program. They should consult their advisor about appropriate topics and submit their proposal for approval prior to the course.

Training and Development Concentration: 33 Hours

For the Training and Development concentration, students will complete the three required core courses and the following:

Training and Development Core: 15 Hours

PRST 5400 - Instructional Design Training and Development 3
PRST 5410 - Evaluation of Learning 3
PRST 5420 - Organizational Needs Analysis 3
PRST 5470 - Facilitation of Learning 3
PRST 5600 - Statistical Analysis 3 or
PRST 5770 - Computer-Based Decision Making 3
Specialization Option (choose two courses below): 6 Hours
PRST 5040 - Human Resources Management 3
PRST 5430 - Advanced Instrutional Design for Training and Development 3
PRST 5440 - Engaging the Adult Online Learner 3
PRST 5450 - Computer-Based Technologies for E-Training 3
PRST 5910 - Employment and Human Resources Law 3
PRST 5920 - Diversity in the Workplace 3
TECH 5105 - Project Planning and Scheduling 3

Professional Project

The Master of Professional Studies program requires every student to complete a professional project as the culminating experience in earning the degree.

PRST 5998 - Professional Project 3 (must be taken during the final semester of the program). Students should begin planning their project when they enter the MPS program. They should consult their advisor about appropriate topics and submit their proposal for approval prior to this course.