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The Fall 2023 Semester Starts August 14
We’re now accepting applications for the Fall 2023 semester!
About Our Master of Education in Training and Development Program
The Master of Education in Training and Development can assist you in providing a more comprehensive and effective education in a variety of learning environments.
The M.Ed. in Training and Development has four concentrations, of which students are REQUIRED to choose two:
- Concentration in Instructional Systems Design
- Concentration in Instructional Media Development
- Concentration in Leadership
- Concentration in Human Performance
Why Choose Athens State for Your Master of Education in Training and Development Degree?
Graduates will gain foundational knowledge of theories underlying best practices for adult learning and how to effectively apply this information in the workplace as training and development specialists, training and development managers, and education administrators.
The job market potential for graduates of the program includes the management of in-service education and training in business and industry, health-related institutions and agencies, military agencies, institutions of higher education, K-12 education, and related self-employed activities.
As the university with the lowest cost of attendance of all public, state institutions in Alabama, Athens State provides you the best value for your investment.
“As a first-generation college student and product of a single-parent home, I understand the sacrifices that my mother made every day that motivated me to make my life better. My Athens State experience allowed me to complete my Bachelor of Science degree in Education with the help of a foundation scholarship.”
Dr. Fred Abernathy
Collaborative/Special Education, ’00
About Athens State University
Athens State University, the oldest continuously operating higher-education institution in Alabama, is an upper-division university that meets the needs of students often left underserved in other learning environments. We exclusively serve transfer students – whether they’re returning adult learners or younger undergraduate transfers – and provide them with career-focused education that will prepare them to enter the workforce. Our faculty members are uniquely attentive to the needs of both students and employers, and they develop curricula to serve each group equally. Students graduate from Athens State with the confidence to seize control of their careers and find success in their professional endeavors.
