Training and Talent Development

Program Description

In this program, professionals will learn the key principles relevant to training and development, including adult learning theory, needs assessment, training methodology, and analysis, design, development, implementation, and evaluation of training.  The Training and Talent Development Track within the PBC in Professional Studies will help HR professionals in more traditional roles to learn these emerging training and talent development skills. Based in Rockville, Maryland, at the Universities at Shady Grove, the program offers evening, weekend, and select online courses for busy professionals.


Degrees Offered:
Post-baccalaureate Certificate

Tracks/Concentrations: N/A

Department: Psychology

Part-Time or Full-Time: Full-Time, Part-Time

Online or On-Campus: The certificates are offered in a blending learning format, some courses are offered online and some are offered in a face-to-face format. The face-to-face courses are offered at the Shady Grove campus.


Admissions Requirements

GPA of 3.0 or above
Introduction to Psychology OR General Psychology, in addition to one undergraduate course in Research Methods or Statistics
Goal statement (not to exceed 2 pages)
Current Resume

3 Letters of Recommendation

Term of Admission: Fall only

Application Deadline: May 1


Contact Us

Main Contact Info:  443-612-1316 (Shady Grove)

Graduate Program Director:

Dr. Elliot Lasson, 301-738-6171, elasson@umbc.edu
Dr. Greg Williams, 410-455-2360, gregw@umbc.edusonnensc@umbc.edu

Graduate Program Coordinator:

Karina Jenkins, 443-612-1316, sgprofessionalprograms@umbc.edu

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