Program Overview

Master of Education in Adult Learning, Training and Organizational Development

The Master of Education in Adult Learning, Training and Organizational Development at Temple University's College of Education and Human Development is designed to equip students with the theory and practice to lead and advocate for change in a variety of settings. This interdisciplinary program will develop the breadth of knowledge necessary to become a leader in advocacy, community engagement, and organizational development.

Program Overview

The program focuses on the following areas:

• Community development and social change
• Organizational dynamics
• Nonprofit leadership and management
• Research and evaluation
• Field-based experience

Theories on advocacy, communication, conflict resolution, organizational dynamics, and community engagement can be immediately applied in non-profit and for-profit settings. Classroom instruction and assignments draw on students' experience along with training in conceptual, theoretical, and methodological applications.

Target Audience

Students in the Adult Learning, Training and Organizational Development MEd have diverse educational and professional backgrounds and hold academic degrees in varied fields, including:

• Business
• Communication
• Education
• Liberal arts
• Hospitality
• Nursing
• Psychology
• Social work
• Sports psychology

Students work in and prepare for diverse positions, such as Training and Development Specialists, in a wide range of organizational sectors, including local and global nonprofit and for-profit organizations in education, community, corporate, government, and religious settings.

Classes and Curriculum

The Adult Learning, Training and Organizational Development MEd program consists of 36 credits, including 27 core credits and 9 elective credits. All courses are taken on Temple's Main Campus in Philadelphia. Students can attend full- or part-time and may take up to five years to complete the program.

Related Graduate Degrees

• Higher Education EdD
• Higher Education MEd
• PhD in Policy and Organizational Studies with a concentration in Adult and Organizational Development

Related Graduate Certificates

• Institutional Effectiveness

Tuition and Fees

Tuition rates are set annually by the university and are affected by multiple factors, including program degree level, course load, in-state or out-of-state residency, and more.

• Pennsylvania resident: $1,148.00 per credit
• Out-of-state: $1,577.00 per credit

Accreditation

This program is listed with the Association for Talent Development and the Organization Development Network.

Program Details

Individual faculty advisors will guide students in navigating the curriculum and selecting the appropriate coursework to achieve their academic and professional goals. A graduate academic advisor will also be available to help with scheduling, policies, and procedures to ensure smooth passage through the program.