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Master of Science in WFED - University Park

The Master of Science in Workforce Education and Development degree programs is a 30-credit, (possibly) one-year, cohort-based program, and it is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance the capabilities of employees, teams, and organizations in corporate, governmental, nonprofit, or educational settings. We offer two emphasis areas: 

 

Talent Development – “Empowering Leaders in Talent, Career, and Organization Development” 

Students will gain core competencies in career development, training, organization development, needs assessment, research methods, and ethical leadership—all framed to produce tangible improvements in performance and engagement. Whether you aim to elevate a global enterprise or support a local business, this program provides a rigorous, flexible, and applied educational experience that fosters holistic development and change. Prospective career opportunities include roles such as Talent Development Specialist, Learning & Development (L&D) Manager, Organization Development Consultant, Workforce Development Specialist, Career Development Coordinator, or Corporate Training and Development Leader. 

 

 Program Structure & Course Sequence 

  • 424 Facilitating Career Development 

  • 471 Training in Industry and Business 

  • 540 Data Analysis OR STAT 500 Applied Statistics 

  • 572 Foundations in Organization Development and Change 

  • 573 Needs Assessment for Workforce Development Professionals 

  • 595A Internship 

  • 582 Assessing & Diagnosing OD 

  • 550 Research in WFED 

  • 596 Individual Studies (3 credits; can be split)  

  • Two Electives  

    • WFED 451: Lean-Sigma for Professionals 

    • WFED 472: Platform Skills for Workplace Learning and Performance OR WFED 588: Platform Skills 

    • WFED 501: Scholarly Writing for WFED 

    • WFED 529: Ethical Issues in WFED 

    • WFED 540: Data Analysis in WFED (if not taken in the core sequence) 

    • WFED 543: Evaluation of Investments in WFED  

    • WFED 880: Facilitating Groups and Teams 

    • WFED 884: Appreciative Inquiry 

    • WFED 886: Laboratory in OD 

 

International TVET – "Empowering Global Workforce Education Leaders” 

Students will gain competencies in career development, workforce training, curriculum design, needs assessment, research, and ethical workforce education leadership, and history and trends of workforce development worldwide. Whether you are a U.S. domestic student aiming for a career in international workforce development or an international student looking to advance TVET in your home country, this program provides a rigorous, flexible, and globally relevant education.  Prospective career opportunities include roles such as TVET Program Administrator (Government, NGOs, International Agencies), Workforce Development Specialist, Career and Technical Education (CTE) Trainer, International Skills Training Coordinator, Education Policy Advisor, or Corporate Training and Development Leader. 

 

Program Structure & Course Sequence 

  • 424 Facilitating Career Development 

  • 471 Training in Industry and Business 

  • 560 History & Philosophical Foundations of Workforce Education OR WFED 546 Work-Based Education in WFED 

  • 518 Curriculum & Instruction in WFED 

  • 540 Data Analysis in Workforce Education OR STAT 500 – Applied Statistics 

  • 573 Needs Assessment for Workforce Development Professionals (Online) 

  • 595A Internship (Your country) 

  • 550 Research in WF ED OR WFED 501 – Scholarly Writing in Workforce Education and Development 

  • 596 Individual Studies (3 credits; can be split) Master's paper 

  • Two Electives  

    • WFED 472 – Platform Skills for Workplace Learning and Performance OR WFED 588 – Platform Skills   

    • WFED 529 – Ethical Issues in Workforce Education and Development  

    • WFED 806 – Program and Facilities Management for Workforce Development Professionals  

    • Other specialized electives available based on student interests and career goals.  

 

M.S. Degree Requirements 

  • Completion of 30 credits (M.S) in degree status 

  • Completion of Scholarship and Research Integrity (SARI) requirements 

 

Application Process  

  • If you are ready to proceed to the application but have NOT read the Graduate School requirements, please visit their website. 

  • If you have read the Graduate School requirements and are ready to apply, you may proceed to the application. 

  

More Information 

  • Details of the M.Ed. program can be found in the WFED Handbook.  

  • To find out what WFED graduate courses are offered and when, please see our course list. 

  • For more information on the program and faculty, please contact the WFED degree graduate staff assistant: 

 

See the reflect for the International TVET and Talent Development.  

Contact: Dr. Hyung Joon Yoon, Professor-In-Charge, [email protected] 

Application Deadlines: April 15 (International students), June 30 (domestic students) 

Program Start: Fall Semester