2024-25 MLTD Handbook

This Handbook is designed to provide masters students in the Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development (OLPD) information about graduate programs and procedures. The Handbook augments and is not a substitute for other sources of information. The information in this handbook and other University catalogs, publications, or announcements is subject to change without notice.

University offices can provide current information about possible changes.

Master of Learning and Talent Development

The Master of Learning and Talent Development is an entirely online graduate degree that prepares you to lead training and development in organizations, assess when various development strategies are needed, and implement and evaluate solutions for organizational change. The program is classified as  “Plan C” (coursework only) Master’s program, meaning that any capstone activities will take place within the framework of regular courses. The total number of credits needed to complete the master’s degree is 33 or more semester credits. The program curriculum includes 11 defined courses offered in asynchronous format. 

In the asynchronous modality, courses are offered entirely online, with students participating on their own time each semester. 

Program Milestones

Step 1: Taking Courses/Credits

• Take the 11 courses defined in the MLTD Curriculum. 

• MLTD program students are not allowed to enroll in graduate minors.

• All students must register for at least one course or credit every Fall Semester and every Spring Semester. Students who do not register in the Fall or Spring Semester will be automatically dropped from the program and will need to apply for readmission if they wish to return. Note that re-admission is never guaranteed. 

Step 2: Completion of the Degree

• • Complete 33 credits of coursework with a passing grade C+ or above

  • Submit their Graduate School Application for Degree form online by the first day of the intended month of graduation and complete all program requirements by the last day of the month of graduation.

  • Review the university’s Graduation Steps page to understand all steps to graduation after completing coursework.

  • All MLTD course requirements must be completed in five calendar years from the start of the program.