<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>National University's online Education Specialist program in Global Training and Development explores the key issues that impact human performance, differentiated and accelerated learning theories, best practices for training and presenting to international audiences, and approaches for consulting global organizations. You'll have the opportunity to examine case studies of businesses leading the global workforce, organizational leadership, and the system dynamics of public educational organizations. Other topics include the role of technology in global training, the evaluation of training programs, and evaluating training programs. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Prior to enrolling in the Education Specialist program in Global Training and Development, you should have already earned a master's degree from an accredited institution. You may also have experience working in education or corporate training. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Education Specialist program in Global Training and Development requires 33 credits. It consists of 18 specialization credits, six foundation credits, six methods credits and three capstone credits. </p> <p><u>Courses for an Education Specialist in Global Training and Development</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th>Course Number</th><th>Course Title</th></tr> <tr><td><b>Required Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>EDU 8000</td><td> Foundations for Graduate Study in Education</td></tr> <tr><td>EDU 8001</td><td> Advanced Scholarly Writing</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8203:</td><td>Research Methods</td></tr> <tr><td>EDR 8204<br /> <b>OR</b><br /> EDR 8205</td><td> Advanced Qualitative Design and Measurement <br /> <br /> Advanced Quantitative Design and Measurement</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Specialization Courses</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>Select six courses from the following:</td><td /></tr> <tr><td>GTD 7000</td><td> Human Performance: Paradigms and Possibilities</td></tr> <tr><td>GTD 7005</td><td>Strategic Links for Successful Global Training</td></tr> <tr><td>GTD 7007</td><td>The Role of Technology in the Global Training Marketplace</td></tr> <tr><td>GTD 7011</td><td>Best Practices for Training and Presenting to International Audiences</td></tr> <tr><td>GTD 7013</td><td>Evaluating Training Programs</td></tr> <tr><td>GTD 7019</td><td>Trainer as Consultant in the Global Marketplace</td></tr> <tr><td>ED 7017</td><td> Systems Dynamics</td></tr> <tr><td>ED 7030</td><td>Development of Organizational Leadership</td></tr> <tr><td><b>Capstone Course</b></td><td /></tr> <tr><td>ED 7053</td><td> Education Specialist Capstone Project</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterGraduation">What Could I Do After Graduation?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>As a graduate of the Education Specialist program in Global Training and Development, you could seek employment opportunities with corporations, colleges or universities, government agencies or international organizations. Examples of positions you could pursue include: </p> <ul><li>Corporate Trainer </li><li>Instructional Designer </li><li>Postsecondary Teacher </li><li>Human Resources Director </li><li>Management Consultant</li></ul>