Courses: Master’s in Corporate Training and Communication
Students complete 30 credits over 5 semesters with a time commitment of approximately 15-20 hours per week. The curriculum is designed to teach more than the textbook definitions of theory and strategy. You will achieve a heightened understanding of learning theories and instructional design coupled with strategic communication and communication research methods as well as the tools needed to leverage effective messaging within the organization. The selected coursework teaches practical skills that students can use right now.
Along with a capstone project or practicum applying what they learn, students complete courses in and gain a deeper understanding of:
- Learning theories and Instructional design
- Learning systems design
- Introduction to E-learning
- Strategic Communication
- Strategic Communication and Social Media
- Communication and Leadership
- Strategic Assessment and Evaluation
- Communication Research Methods
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Plan of Study Information
PLAN OF STUDY BY AREA |
CREDITS |
| Learning Design and Technology | 12 |
| Communication | 15 |
| Practicum | 3 |
GRAND TOTAL |
30 |
BELOW IS A SAMPLE PLAN OF STUDY FOR THE MASTER’S IN CORPORATE TRAINING AND COMMUNICATION
AREA |
COURSE # |
COURSE TITLE |
CREDITS |
TERM |
| Communication | COM 60111 | Seminar in Strategic Communication | 3 | 8 weeks |
| Communication | COM 60311 | Seminar in Crisis Communication | 3 | 8 weeks |
| Learning Design and Technology | EDCI 53100 | Learning Theories and Instructional Design | 3 | 8 weeks |
| Learning Design and Technology | EDCI 57200 | Learning Systems Design | 3 | 8 weeks |
| Learning Design and Technology | EDCI 56900 | Introduction to E-Learning | 3 | 8 weeks |
| Communication | COM 62111 | Strategic Communication and Social Media | 3 | 8 weeks |
| Communication | COM 65000 | Communication and Leadership | 3 | 8 weeks |
| Communication | COM 60511 | Organizational Culture and Internal Communication | 3 | 8 weeks |
| Learning Design and Technology | EDCI 57700 | Strategic Assessment and Evaluation | 3 | 8 weeks |
| Practicum | EDCI 57300 | Learning Design and Technology Practicum/Capstone | 3 | 8 weeks |