Master of Arts

Program Requirements
Admissions Requirements
Courses

Program Requirements

The Master of Arts requires a minimum of 36 credits hours. Students must complete seven required core courses (totaling 21 credits), five elective courses (totaling 15 credits) and take a final comprehensive examination.
Four Core Courses (12 credits) - Taken in first 18 credits  Credits

EDUC 602: Instructional Systems Development I*

3

EDUC 603: Instructional Systems Development II

3

EDUC 605: Adult Learner

3

EDUC 671: Principles of Training and Development

3

Three Advanced Courses (9 Credits) - Taken after 21 credits

EDUC 771: Research Design in Education

3

EDUC 792: ISD Internship

3

EDUC 794: ISD Project Seminar

3

Choice of Five Elective Courses (15 Credits)

EDUC 612: Learning Communications

3
EDUC 641: The Online Classroom 3
EDUC 643: Principles of Distance Education 3
EDUC 647: Corporate Distance Training 3
EDUC 648: Consulting for Training & Performance 3
EDUC 649: Best Practices in Training & Performance 3
EDUC 681: Survey of Instructional Technology Applications 3
EDUC 682: Instructional Technology Design and Development 3
EDUC 683: Multi-media Project Management 3
EDUC 689: Project Management 3
EDUC 689: Current Issues & Trends in Instructional Technology 3
EDUC 689: Managing & Training Performance 3
EDUC 690: Individual Projects 3
EDUC 796: Human Performance Technology 3


Comprehensive Exam

All M.A. students are required to complete a comprehensive exam at the conclusion of their program of study. The purpose of the comprehensive exam is to evaluate a student's ability to analyze, synthesize and problem-solve a case study within the context of training and development.

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TOTAL number of credits:

 

36

*EDUC 602: Instructional Systems Development I must be taken in the first nine credit hours of the program.

Elective Credits

Students enrolled in the ISD-Training Systems Master's program may select 15 credits of electives from the following group of courses. It is possible with the approval of the program director to take some electives that are not in this group. Please contact the graduate program director for details.

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Admissions Requirements for Master’s Degree
  • Bachelor's degree: Earned from a regionally accredited college or university or an equivalent degree from a comparative foreign institution  
  • No specific undergraduate degree is required
  • GREs or the GMAT are not required

Optional Interview

An in-person or a phone interview is not required, but prospective students may have questions concerning the program. The purpose of the interview is to address any questions or concerns that you may have. It also is an opportunity to discuss your career plans, and to see how the program can help you reach your goals. Dr. Greg Williams, the graduate program director, is available to talk with prospective students on the phone or to meet with them in person. Dr. Williams can be reached at gregw@umbc.edu, or by calling 410-455-6773.

NEW! Applying Online

Save money by applying for the program online! Pay only a $50 application fee (instead of $70) and get your materials to us immediately. To apply, go to the UMBC Graduate School Online Application Site and follow the instructions to create an account.


Applying by Mail - Application Packet Materials

Students applying for the Master’s degree must submit the following materials:

  • Completed application for admission (use form below)
  • Completed residency forms (use form below)
  • Three recommendations (forms below acceptable)
  • Graduate School Statement of Goals (use form below)
  • Official transcripts from undergraduate institution(s)
  • Non-refundable $70 application fee (use form below)

Forms for Admission

The following application forms referenced above are available by clicking here: http://www.umbc.edu/gradschool/admissions/forms.html.

  • Application
  • Residency Form
  • Recommendation Forms
  • Graduate School Statement of Academic Goals
  • Application Fee - Credit Card Payment Form   

Completed Application Packets Should Be Sent To:

Dr. Greg Williams
Graduate Program Director – ISD Training Systems
UMBC – Academic Building IV, B Wing, Room 473
1000 Hilltop Circle
Baltimore, MD 21250

Applications materials may also be faxed to 410-455-1322.

Graduate Tuition and Fees

Graduate students are charged a per credit hour rate for tuition and other fees. UMBC tuition and fees may be paid by check, credit card, cash or employer-provided benefits. Some students may qualify for student loans, graduate assistantships or Veteran's benefits. For more information on graduate tuition and fees, click here.

Financial Aid and Veterans Affairs

The Office of Financial Aid maintains and coordinates a variety of scholarships, grants, loans, student employment opportunities and veteran's benefits. Students wishing to be considered for financial aid resources must complete and submit a "Free Application for Federal Student Aid" (FAFSA) to the U.S. Department of Education (listing UMBC's Federal School Code: 002105). The FAFSA may be completed on the web at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. A listing of other financial resources is available through the UMBC Office of Financial Aid.

Graduate Assistantships

The Graduate School has graduate assistantships available to qualified, full-time, degree-seeking students. Applications are accepted in the spring of each year. The graduate assistantship appointment is a 10-month contractual position, beginning in August. Appointment benefits include: financial stipend, tuition remission for 10 graduate credits per academic year and health insurance.

Detailed information about assistantships and their responsibilities, benefits and stipend levels is available in the Graduate Assistant Policies and Guidelines handbook.

Fellowships, Loans, Financial Aid

Information about federally subsidized and unsubsidized loans, the federal work-study program and other forms of need-based assistance is available from the UMBC Office of Financial Aid.

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