Professional Studies (M.P.S.)

Strategic Leadership Concentration
Human Resources Leadership Concentration
Training and Development Concentration

MPS Required Core

Strategic Leadership Concentration

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

PTMA 5040 - Human Resources Management 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.

PTMA 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.

Human Resources Leadership Concentration

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

Students will select one of the following two courses: 3 Hours

Students will select two of the following three courses: 6 Hours

Professional Project

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

PTMA 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

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

Training and Development Core: 3 Hours

Specialization Option: 6 Hours

Professional Project

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

PTMA 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 this course.