Background\u00a0<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n (Description taken from University of St.Thomas)<\/span><\/p>\n The Master of Arts in Learning, Performance and Technology (MALPT) is a cohort\u2010based, interdisciplinary program that seeks to prepare learning, development (L&D) and change professionals to lead and facilitate the learning function of an organization and to leverage learning resources to strategically enhance organizational performance.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n The M.A. program promotes a community of practice for learning and development professionals to continue a professional development plan that expands and strengthens their competencies.\u00a0<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n As a student in the MALPT program, you will:\u00a0<\/em><\/span> The Masters program comprises of 33 credits (each course is 3 credits). There are 7 core courses and 4 elective courses, one of which can be a choice from a list of 5. As mentioned in the E-Learning certificate section, I am specializing in E-Learning as part of the Masters. For easier reference, I will re-list those courses first, followed by other courses I have taken thus far (expected completion spring 2017).<\/span><\/p>\n E-Learning Specialization courses<\/u><\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Additional courses taken for Masters<\/span>
\n \u2022 Lead and facilitate innovative learning solutions for organization needs\u00a0<\/em><\/span>
\n \u2022 Understand adult learning and development in the workplace and how to leverage it for performance\u00a0<\/em><\/span>
\n \u2022 Be able to design face-\u2010to-\u2010face, blended learning and online learning for a variety of purposes, using appropriate technologies\u00a0<\/em><\/span>
\n \u2022 Be capable of assessing system learning and change needs and designing appropriate learning\/change programs<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n
\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLHDT 548 \u2013 Designing & Evaluating for Online and Blended Learning\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLHDT 550 \u2013 Trends and Tools in E-Learning\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHRDO 549- Learning System Design & Delivery (Instructional Design)\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHRDO 597 \u2013 Performance Improvement, Assessment, Knowledge Management\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLHDT 571 \u2013 Clinical Practicum: Learning (HD) Technology\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t
\n<\/u><\/p>\n\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLHDT 528 - Integrating Technology into Teaching\/ Life Learning\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLHDT 592 \u2013 Strategic Applications of Learning Technology\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHRDO 561 - Adult Learning & Development in the Workplace\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t
\r\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHRDO 602 - Learning Systems Project Management & Evaluation\r\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\r\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t